The Herald covers the City Council hearing on potential legislation that would prevent Segways from using the sidewalks and instead have them use the streets, similar to bicycles. “It’s not that I want to ban them like other cities have, but Boston is a walkable city. It’s ranked as one of the top walkable cities Read More…
The debate regarding Segways on North End streets and the Rose Kennedy Greenway is reviewed in this video of the Emily Rooney show. Councilor Sal LaMattina and a Segway Inc. representative discuss the issue and the ongoing defiance by Boston Gliders, a franchise operation operating out of Mercantile Wharf on Commercial Street. A concerned reader Read More…
Adam Gaffin reports on today’s Segway hearing at City Hall. “Matt Dailida, a Segway consultant, blamed all the Segway perception problems in Boston on Boston Gliders <in the North End>, which he said is in no way associated with Segway. Later, he called Boston Gliders’ operation “appalling.” <City Councilor> “LaMattina, who called for the hearing, Read More…
Chuck Burlap of Boston24.com Action News pokes fun of Councilor Sal LaMattina taking a hit from a Segway in an experiment with Commissioner Tom Timlin. Universal Hub reported that at a recent City Council hearing, LaMattina recalled the stunt from when he was in the City’s Transportation Department. “It hurt,” he says. The Segway bit starts about Read More…
The following message was sent to the President of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), Stephen Passacantilli, by a representative of Segway Inc. regarding recent neighborhood and city meetings for Segway tour operator, Boston Gliders. It is posted here with permission. Dear Mr. Passacantilli, I represent Segway Inc., located in Bedford, N.H. Segway Inc. is Read More…
It was announced at last night’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting that the Licensing Board denied the C.V. License (food/non-alcoholic beverage) for 75 Commercial Street. This is the location where Boston/Orlando Gliders is expanding their Segway Adventure Tours operations. Francine Gannon, Commercial St. resident, shared the thanks of the neighbors who spoke against the Read More…
The Globe’s Andrew Ryan recaps recent North End/Waterfront neighborhood meetings regarding the segway tour operator, Boston Gliders, and their pending C.V. license (food and non-alcoholic beverages) for 75 Commercial Street. “Unhappy residents accuse the company of hogging pedestrian space and using sidewalks on Commercial Street and the nearby Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway to teach the Read More…
Here are the highlights from the February 12th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz announced that Governor Patrick signed the Green Ticket Bill into law. This issue was the subject of his maiden speech in the State House of Representatives. NEWRA’s Clean Streets committee, along with Councilor Sal LaMattina, strongly supported Read More…
In a vote of 9-1, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) opposed the common victualler (C. V.) license for Segway Tours, also known as Boston Gliders, at 75 Commercial Street. At the February 8th meeting, owner Allan Danley presented his plan to serve coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages to his clients before and after their Read More…
Boston’s Licensing Board heard two applications this week, including C.V. licenses (food/non-alcoholic beverages) for Nick’s Famous Deli on 66 Cross Street and Segway Tours (Boston Gliders) on 75 Commercial Street. Nick’s Famous Deli (66 Cross Street, the former Martignetti’s Liquors site) – Although the initial application indicated closing hours up to 2:00 am (with 4:00 Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 pm The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Quick updates on several planned construction projects and license applications in the neighborhood. 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM 75 Commercial Street, Segway Tours, Allan Read More…
Boston Gliders at 73 Commercial St. has applied for a 7-day, C.V. license (food, non-alcoholic drinks). The licensing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 am in City Hall Room 809A (see details below). Boston Gliders is the Segway Adventures & Rentals store that does segway tours through Boston. Their website is: www.bostongliders.com. Read More…