The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, held its monthly membership meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center on November 8, 2012. The following is a summary of the issues heard and votes taken. NEWRA President Jim Salini took the gavel for the first time after October’s annual meeting and elections. He said that among Read More…
I am going out on a limb and saying these North End residents on Noyes Place (at Salem Street) are not in favor of the proposed Nuisance Control Ordinance. $1000 Huge North End Bro Pad 1 bed available in a 4 bed apartment. Amazing apartment!!!! 2 floors, 2 living rooms, wrap around couch, surround sound, Read More…
NEWRA’s ZLC Committee has distributed its meeting agenda, shown below, for Tuesday, October 23rd, 7pm at the Mariner’s House in North Square. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 Read More…
Need a hug? Wonder Women of Boston has partnered with a local non-profit clothing company, The D.O.N. Clothing, to spread 10,000 hugs across Boston to raise money for several youth programs. The North End Hug Station will be on Salem Street across from North End Fish Market from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this Saturday Read More…
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Salem Street residents, businesses and visitors. The street construction work is almost done. According to the Department of Public Works, Contractor Lorusso Corp will be working in Salem Street in the North End doing permanent repair patching on Tuesday 10/23 and Wednesday 10/24. The Read More…
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office tells the story of an armed robbery early Thursday morning at Bova’s Bakery at the corner of Prince and Salem Streets in the North End, all for the love of a cannoli. Fortunately, no one was injured. “An Irishman who had just begun his vacation in Boston was arraigned Read More…
Boston Transportation Department representatives from traffic enforcement and engineering attended the July 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting regarding crosswalk signage and parking restrictions in the neighborhood. Traffic enforcement officers clarified that residents cannot park beyond the 2 hour limit in visitor spots, unless it is specifically posted for resident parking. A follow-up with Ryan Read More…
“Everyone knows the Captain of Prince Street,” says Julie Westman, who sends in this classic North End photo. “He’s been holding court here with his jukebox since the year 19xx.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect.” Click Read More…
Despite some intense questioning, the zoning variance that would allow for a CrossFit Boston fitness center at 133 Salem St. was unanimously supported last week by both neighborhood groups, NEWRA (member vote: 23-0) and NEWNC (council vote: 10-0). (See this previous video post for the NEWNC presentation.) David Crocini, property owner, plans to reside at Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council held its monthly meeting on June 11, 2012, the first public meeting since the recent election for six of its twelve seats, including three members that are new to the council – Toni Gilardi, John Pregmon and Gennaro Riccio. (See Election Results for 2012 North End / Waterfront Read More…
We checked in with Rita, Lisa and Nicky DiPietrantonio at La Galleria 33 to see how the production was coming along for an upcoming episode with Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay and his show “Kitchen Nightmares.” For those who have seen the show, the first scene is usually the “nightmare” where diners are encouraged to be Read More…
A representative from the Fox TV production, “Kitchen Nightmares,” also known as Upper Ground Enterprises spoke at Monday’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting regarding its plans for filming at La Galleria 33. The production will be located on Salem and Cooper streets from May 16 – 22, 2012. Watch the video for more Read More…