When we last left the legal wrangling over the open space at the end of Long Wharf, the “North End Ten†group of residents notched a win in December 2013 when Superior Court Judge Fahey remanded the case back to…
Month: February 2014
Sexual Assault Reported on Unity Street
Boston Police are reporting that a woman in her early 20’s was sexually assaulted around 1:11 am on February 15th on Unity Street in Boston’s North End. The victim said the man pushed his way into her foyer as she…
Police Investigate North End Alleged Sexual Assault
The main topic at the upcoming District A-1 Boston Police North End Public Safety meeting will be without question the alleged sexual assault on a 20-year-old woman that took place on Saturday, February 15 at around 11 on Unity Street.…
Councilor LaMattina Schedules Trash Public Hearing March 3
Trash collection contracts have been put out to bid by the City of Boston that is looking for ways to improve its trash collection services, especially in the downtown neighborhoods, including the North End/Waterfront. Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina at…
Licensing Board Should Notify Community Groups of Applications
A complaint, by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association, has been sent to the Licensing Board for the City of Boston for approving applications before the community group has had the opportunity to review them at their Zoning, Licensing and Construction…
Residents Have to Be Involved Before Final Decisions Are Made
It was nice for city planners to attend neighborhood meetings to advise residents of their plans to make the neighborhood a bike route. The problem is, the plans were basically cast in stone before they were revealed to residents. Many…
Obituaries 02-25-2014
Albina Citro Lifelong North End Resident Albina Citro, a lifelong resident of the North End, passed away on February 20. She was 97 years old. She was the daughter of the late Michele and Christina (Petrosino) Citro; dear sister of…
Council Supports Frattaroli’s Plans for Commercial Street Eatery
Discussion on the potential new ownership of Davide Restaurant at 326-328 Commercial Street and his requested changes became a little hot and heavy between abutters and other Commercial Street residents and possible owner Donato Frattaroli and his Attorney William Ferullo.…
NEWRA/BHCA/WECA Comment on Government Center Garage Project
It came as no surprise that the North End/Waterfront Association, the Beacon Hill Civic Association and the West End Civic Association jointly send a letter to Sec. Richard K. Sullivan, Jr., Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs commenting on…
NEWNC President Passacantilli Resigns
Stephen Passacantilli has resigned his position as president and his elected seat on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council to work at his new job at City Hall. Stephen was presented a plaque by his colleagues for his many years of…