Owner Joyce Pedi of 102-104 Prince Street has filed to construct a one story addition on both buildings. At 104 Prince Street, an additional change in legal occupancy is also being sought to go from four to five residences. The buildings will be up to 55 feet (before mechanicals / headhouses) after the renovation and addition. Presented Read More…
Owner Seth Nock, 16-18 Battery St. has filed to change the legal occupancy of the existing premises from nine residential units to ten residential units and construct a one story addition and a private roof deck. Attorney Daniel Toscano represented the owner at the December 8th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, December 8, 2014, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. Reports from the Offices of Local Elected Officials 5. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Read More…
Head of Boston Inspectional Services, William “Buddy” Christopher, spoke recently to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to discuss general issues associated with the department. Mr. Christopher said that ISD has been tasked by Mayor Walsh to: Expedite the permitting process for applicants. Uphold minimum standards for housing. Improve the experience at ISD. Change the Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. The following item is on the agenda for 204-204A Hanover Street, the building formerly occupied by High Gear Jewelry on the ground floor. Zoning and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w61zWcKVOFM] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 28-6 in support of a proposal by North End restauranteur Frank DePasquale, represented by attorney William Ferullo, regarding a zoning variance proposal for Full Comp. Inc., d/b/a Acqua Seafood Grille, at 1 Mechanic Court. The meeting was on April 10, 2014 at the Nazzaro Read More…
by Peter Petrigno I was recently referenced in a comment stream as the one “who conceived and forcefully pursued the 55-foot height limit initiative.” The article was NEWRA Response to NEWNC Proposal: “Reality Trumps Nostalgia.” It pleased me to see that after all these years some in the North End remember how I secured both Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APRVRpTBgL0] For the second time this week, the conditional use application for Restaurant Rigoletto at 115-117 Salem Street has been tabled, pending further discussions with abutters. A 40 minute discussion was held at the March 13th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The Salem Group LLC is pursuing an expanded Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AIU6ZPh48U] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) heard and supported the zoning relief a new 5-story residential building at 210 Endicott Street, owned by Robert DelloRusso. The height of the planned building will be 51 feet, with a private roof deck and four parking spaces. After a short discussion, members voted 33-3 Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTTv7M6kEqc] Restaurant Rigoletto (former Sapori di Napoli / Cafe Napoli) at 115-117 Salem Street presented to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on March 10, 2014 at the Nazzaro Community Center, North End, Boston. Represented by Attorney Diane Modica, Salem Group LLC owners Clara Diaz, Nestor Patino and chef Alex returned Read More…
The following response is from the Executive Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding the proposal to unify the two groups by members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Reality trumps nostalgia The March 11 proposal published by the members of the North End Neighborhood Council missed an Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A0Wv2a1Oo] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on March 10, 2014 regarding a zoning variance request at 210 Endicott Street. At 210 Endicott Street, Robert DelloRusso has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals to remove the existing structure to construct a five story building with 4 residential units (2 bedrooms Read More…