The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 22-1 in opposition to a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street. The proposal, presented at NEWRA’s October meeting, was a revised version of an earlier petition that was opposed by NEWRA in July. The original plans proposed a full one-story addition to the top of the Read More…
Members of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association (CWECA) are asking community members to support legislation proposed by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to preserve the 40-year grandfathered uses of Commercial Wharf that would allow unit owners to continue living in their first-floor homes. CWECA’s lawyer Bill Zucker spoke at the October North End / Waterfront Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support a first floor addition at 23 Unity Street at their October meeting. Attorney Dan Toscano presented the proposed project to construct a first floor rear addition to the existing building at 23 Unity Street, which abuts the property of Old North Church. Watch the Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association began their October meeting with a series of important updates. Watch the full video above or skip to points of interest below. President Cheryl Delgreco began with a reminder of the annual NEWRA Fall party taking place October 30 from 6pm – 8:30pm at the Pilot House. There Read More…
The centennial celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast was featured on WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle on Friday evening. Watch the video above! This year was the 100th Feast of Saint Anthony, held in Boston’s North End August 23 – 25, 2019. The largest Italian festival in New England attracted hundreds of thousands to Endicott, Thacher and N. Read More…
Benjamin Adeyinka, Housing Court Deputy Court Administrator presented resources offered by the Housing Court at the September North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting. Watch Adeyinka’s presentation in the video above and follow along with this timeline. (1:30) The housing court was started in 1972 in Boston to combat urban blight. There are now six Read More…
Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets in the North End was recently featured on the YouTube channel OnlyGood TV. Shop owner Bobby Eustace narrates this 8-minute video where he talks about the history of the 87-year-old shop. Eustace took over the shop from Ralph Polcari, son of the founder, Anthony Polcari. Read More…
Community preservation was the topic of a presentation at this month’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Thadine Brown, director of community relations, City of Boston, provided an overview of how the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding is being used for projects related to historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing. With Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 7-0 to support the construction of a new roof deck at 8-12 Battery Street. Representatives from Greylock Roofing Company and Mediate Management presented plans for a replacement roof deck at the September NEWNC meeting. The building recently had a new roof put on and, during that Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its September 2019 meeting this week starting off with a number of notable reports and community updates. Watch the video below or skip to points of interest with the timeline. (00:17) Announcements from Vice President John Pregmon: The North End Street Sale will be taking place Read More…
A perfect late summer night brought large crowds to Boston’s waterfront for the 7th Annual Illuminate the Harbor fireworks show. Festivities kicked off at Columbus Park where Berklee’s Them Fantasies performed as families enjoyed lawn games. Boston Harbor Now also handed out special viewing glasses at Piers Park and Fan Pier to create an added fireworks effect. The dazzling displays Read More…
Just as dramatic and a bit faster than last night’s Flight of the Angel was a flyover by the Royal Air Force aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, on Monday morning as part of the American #redarrowstour. The jets came in from the north and flew over Boston Harbor toward the Seaport and did a few Read More…