Featured Government

North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Named Chair of Prominent House Ways and Means Committee

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, 40, has been named Chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee by Speaker Robert DeLeo. The appointment comes ten years after the Democrat from Boston’s North End was first elected to the Mass. House of Representatives through a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Speaker Sal Read More…

Event Notices

Residents’ Association Feb. 14 Agenda: Updates from Rep. Michlewitz and Councilor Edwards; Proposal for Chase Bank at 50 Salem Street

The February North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.

Community Featured Government

Residents’ Association Letter to Mayor Walsh Regarding New Community Center

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) discussed at their January meeting a list of priorities to be included in a letter about the new community center to Mayor Marty Walsh. In the letter, NEWRA expresses support for the City’s efforts to create a community center that meets the current needs of the North Read More…

Featured Meetings

Community Center Priorities Discussed at Residents Association

It has been relatively quiet since the dramatic October 2018 community meeting highlighting the discourse of establishing a new community center and the future of the existing Nazzaro Center. At its January 2019 meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took up the discussion as part of an upcoming letter to communicate their Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Meetings Photos & Videos

Proposal for Molasses Flood Memorial, 100 Years Later

At the time of its 100 year anniversary, a proposal has emerged to create a memorial to commemorate the 1919 Great Molasses Flood in Boston’s North End. Leland Mercer Alexander, a recent graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, presented his concept to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their January 2019 meeting. Read More…

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Residents’ Association Jan. 10 Agenda: Molasses Flood Memorial, Cutillo Park Update, Nazzaro Center Discussion

The January North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.

Featured Meetings

Residents’ Association Committee Reports and ZLC Updates

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its December 2018 meeting on December 13, starting with a series of committee reports. Watch the video above and follow along with this timeline. (00:32) NEWRA President Cheryl Delgreco opened the meeting with a thank you to everyone who helped with the annual NEWRA party held at the Read More…

Featured Meetings

Residents Ask for Transparency Around the Nazzaro Center’s Future

North End resident Ellen Hume, along with Kirsten Hoffman and Marie Simboli, are organizing a petition to Save the Nazzaro Center from sale for private use and redevelopment. They are also seeking support for “landmarks” status to ensure historic preservation of the building. In their presentation to the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on December 13th, Hume alleged a lack Read More…

Featured Health & Environment Meetings

Plastic Bag Ordinance Presented at Residents’ Association

Stephanie Acquario, Plastic Bag Reduction Coordinator for the City of Boston, presented details about the plastic bag ordinance that went into effect Friday, December 14, at the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association December meeting. Beginning Friday, December 14, every retailer in the city will be transitioning away from plastic bags to paper, compostable or Read More…

Event Notices

Residents’ Association Dec. 13 Agenda: Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum, New Plastic Bag Ordinance, Save the Nazzaro Center

This month’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, December 13, 2018. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. See the full agenda posted below.

Community Featured Meetings Photos & Videos

Residents Association Praises Knights for Building Affordable Housing [Video]

The Knights of Columbus received a warm welcome at the November 2018 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) where a voice vote of acclamation was made in support of the 23 new senior affordable housing units at 41 N. Margin Street in Boston’s North End. The Knights of Columbus (Ausonia Council #1513) would also have just Read More…