At last night’s NEWRA meeting, the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee provided an update from the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) on the outdoor seating and “woonerf plan” for the Cross Street sidewalk in front of the former Martignetti’s location. Nick’s Famous Deli and DePasquale’s Pasta Shop have received a license from MassPike to share outdoor Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association elected a new slate of officers for the coming year at the October 8th annual meeting. The one year terms will be for the period of October 2009 through October 2010. President: Mark Paul, Prince Street (for a second term) Vice President: Stephanie Hogue, Henchman Street Treasurer: Sanjoy Mahajan, Jackson Read More…
NEWRA voted 27-19 to support the application at 115A Salem Street for Sapori di Napoli (Giovanni Grimaldi, Manager). The cafe is is applying for a C.V. 7-day beer and wine license (cordials to come later) in the space next to the Pushcart Pizzeria. This would be Grimaldi’s second license in the North End, adding to Read More…
In a vote of 42 – 2, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the “change of use” application by Go Bananas Market. The store is moving directly across the street to 64 Salem Street to a larger space with hours from 7am to 9pm. Owner Frank Scire is adding deli take-out service that will Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will have their Annual Meeting at 7pm this Thursday, October 8th at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda includes 2 licenses and a Greenway update. Plus, there will be officer elections and refreshements after the meeting. *Annual Meeting Agenda* Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 Read More…
In a response to the Boston Globe’s editorial on late-night revelry in the North End, the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Mark Paul submitted the following letter that was published today. The editorial came the day after the Globe’s front page story, “A Culture Clash in the North End.” ………………………………………………………………………………………… Backers of wee hours hear only Read More…
“Go Bananas” is moving directly across the street to 64 Salem Street. The neighborhood grocery will continue to be operated by Frank Scire who has been on Salem Street for the last 20 years. At 1600 square feet, the new space is twice as large as compared to the existing location at 65 Salem Street. Read More…
Faced with conflicting views from the two neighborhood groups, the Boston Licensing Board granted Sophia Anderson a fortune teller permit to operate at 215 Hanover Street. The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 30-16 in favor of a fortune teller permit for Sophia Anderson to operate on the 2nd floor of 215 Hanover Street. The NEWRA vote Read More…
This week, Lia Tota and the Supermarket Committee came back to the neighborhood seeking support for a reinvigorated effort toward a supermarket project in the Bulfinch Triangle. The proposed site is next to the Avenir, a new apartment complex adjacent to North Station on Parcels 2A and 2C which are currently owned by MassPike and Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 43-0 in support of a headhouse modification at 105 Prince Street. The condominium association is seeking zoning relief to rebuild and expand the headhouse on the roof of the 5-story residential building. The headhouse and surrounding roof area had leak and drainage issues. Their contractor intends to add 2 Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:00 pm, ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo Street ***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING*** This meeting will be held at the ABCD Center at 1 Michelangelo Street (off Charter Street) This is a 1-time change as a courtesy to the flea market that will be held from 3pm-7pm Read More…
Last night was the Annual Summer Party for the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The big occasion was held at the Pilot House which was packed with residents spilling out onto the harborside patio on a steamy night. With great food, desserts and a staffed bar, fun was had by all. NEWRA’s summer party seems Read More…