After a confusing debate regarding alleged zoning issues at Monica’s Mercato Pizza in Boston’s North End, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) deferred its vote pending clarification from City Hall. This is a follow-up discussion to a January 2015 vote where NEWRA supported Monica’s new pizzeria operating in the lower level of 130-130B on Salem Street at the Read More…
It has not been a good year so far for fires in the North End. Last month, it was the hoverboard fire on Hanover Street, and a utility room fire on North Street before that. This weekend, Boston Fire Department said “careless disposal of smoking material” caused a small blaze early last Saturday morning in the rear of Read More…
Neighbors woke up on Tuesday to massive flooding in the heart of Boston’s North End on Prince and Salem Streets. Resident reports indicate brown water inside with no pressure in some cases. On the scene, Gabor Korodi captures the incredible water flowing in front of Bova’s Bakery with these early morning photos. 7:00 Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 2-4 to oppose plans for a 5-story addition in the rear of 92-96 Salem Street, owned by Nicholas D’Amore. Represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, the property owner is looking to develop the space and change the legal occupancy of the premises from 6 residential units to 11, keeping zoning Read More…
In a close vote of 16-15, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the application to allow for a take out permit for Monica’s Mercato new pizzeria, located at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is already in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently Read More…
Photo mystery: The North End once had a Jewish enclave. The photo above looks like it was taken in the early Twentieth Century and the legend said it was the corner of North Bennet and Salem Streets. But, I think that isn’t accurate. Can any of our urban sleuths who read NorthEndWaterfront.com identify the location? At the Read More…
Construction at 124-126 Salem Street is well underway as shown in these images shared by Adam Castiglioni. The project is expected to include 2,000 square feet of 1st floor commercial space and 9 residential units above. Also see Neighborhood Groups Vote to Support 124-126 Salem Street Building Development, Sans Parking
Construction has begun at 124-126 Salem Street in the building formerly occupied by Pasta e Pomodoro restaurant on the first floor. Adam Castaglioni shares the note posted on the door that explains the renovated property will house 9 residential units and 2,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. An open house was held Read More…
Well, that didn’t last long! After recently repaving Salem Street into a smooth road without lots of patches, crews have started digging up certain pieces for under roadway work, apparently related to NStar power issues. Steve Ayres captures the scene this week in front of the Old North Church. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEUGgp2BdGI] The conditional use application to allow the opening of Restaurant Rigoletto at 115-117 Salem Street received a 23-7 supportive vote on May 8th from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Represented by Attorney Diane Modica, Salem Group LLC owners Clara Diaz, Nestor Patino and chef Alex are seeking to change the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLFMUFA7ArA] Boston Police have released this video showing a possible suspect in the sexual assault on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. The video is from the area of Salem & Hull streets that night near the location of the attack. Police are interested in speaking with this individual immediately. If you are this Read More…
Boston Police are investigating a sexual assault at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, on the eve on St. Patrick’s Day, in the area of Hull and Salem Streets in Boston’s North End. This is the second indecent assault in a month on women living in the North End within a few blocks of each other. Read More…