Community Food & Drink Real Estate

Voting Results – NEWRA’s August 13th Meeting

Here is a summary of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on Thursday, August 13th at the Nazzaro Community Center. BRA Presentation of Cross Street Plan Peter Gori, Senior Manager, showed the proposed 98 outdoor patio seats for the businesses on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets in the space formerly occupied Read More…

Real Estate

BRA Favors Eastat’s Residential Plan for Parcel 9

After considering the four finalists for Parcel 9’s development along Blackstone Street at Haymarket, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has thrown its weight behind Eastat Realty. The BRA expressed its opinion in a letter to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority,  the owner of the property. Eastat’s Proposed Residential Project for Parcel 9 Includes a Ground Floor Read More…

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Armenian Park Delay by BRA Discussed at NEWRA Meeting

A scheduled presentation on the Armenian Heritage Park by Architect Don Tallelian did not happen at this week’s NEWRA meeting because the Boston Redevelopment Authority requested it be delayed pending its own review. Despite the lack of a formal presentation, an update was provided by Victor Brogna who is co-chair of NEWRA’s zoning committee. The Read More…

Real Estate

NEWRA Supports Two Zoning Relief Applications

 www.NEWRA.orgAt the June 9th monthly North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting, there were 2 supportive votes for zoning relief applicants. Chad Wolfson of 5 N. Hudson Street received a 43-1 vote in support of his application to construct a raised deck behind his residential building’s first floor unit. The rear of the building faces Langone Read More…

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Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings

A few reminders for upcoming neighborhood meetings in the next week: Thursday for NEWRA, Monday for NEWNC and Tuesday for FOCCP. See the Calendar for all upcoming meetings & events in the North End/Waterfront community. NEWRA-North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00pm Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St Click here for complete agenda Read More…

Real Estate

North End Groups Send Joint Letter on Parcel 9

In an expression of neighborhood unity, three North End neighborhood groups submitted a joint comment letter regarding the proposals for Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St.). Input was coordinated by the North End Central Artery Advisory Committee (NECAAC) along with participation from the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Based on Read More…

Community Real Estate

NEWRA Opposes Harbor Garage Proposal

In a special meeting, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) approved a letter to public officials that “strongly opposes the project.” NEWRA believes “the project is too massive and totally out-of-scale for this waterfront site.” After a line-by-line editing of the 5-page letter, NEWRA members overwhelmingly approved the letter which will be available for submittal Read More…

Real Estate

115 Salem St. Applies For Coffee Shop

Giovanni Grimaldi and his son presented their plans to open a coffee shop at 115 Salem St during the North End/Waterfront Resident’s Asssociation (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) committee meeting on Tuesday, June 23. This is the location that was formerly Dave’s Curtains. For now, no alcohol license is being requested for the shop Read More…

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NEWRA’s June Meeting Vote Summary

Here is a rundown of the issues and votes from the June 11th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. It was announced that NEWRA’s membership is now at 317 members. NEWRA’s Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee will be having an important meeting next Tuesday, June 23 (Pilot House, 7pm) to review and vote on Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Fairmont Battery Wharf Updates Neighbors

Don Birch, the consultant to Fairmont Battery Wharf, updated the neighborhood on recent actions regarding its proposals for outdoor patios and valet parking on Commercial Street at NEWRA’s ZLC committee meeting.  For background, please see this previous post. Building 3 (Sensing Restaurant) – The Licensing Board granted the Fairmont Battery Wharf’s petition for 86 patio Read More…

Transportation

NEWRA Opposes Fairmont’s Valet

NEWRA (North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association) voted to oppose Fairmont Battery Wharf’s proposal for a valet license covering 4-5 parking spaces on Commercial Street. Don Birch of Leggatt Properties and consultant to Battery Wharf, presented the proposal. Battery Wharf’s garage has the capacity for 376 spaces using a 2 level lift system, although only there are Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

NEWRA “Tables” Fairmont’s Outdoor Seating

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) “tabled” its discussion on Fairmont Battery Wharf proposals for outdoor alcohol service at two restaurants. Matthew Sterne, manager of the Fairmont Battery Wharf at 377 Commercial St, presented the hotel’s plans to amend its existing 2 am indoor license to add two distinct outdoor dining patios with a 10 Read More…