The protection steps for workers employed by businesses that have been issued a food and/or liquor license in the City of Boston that would illegally deny fairly earned wages is a solid policy that will protect workers from this practice.…
Month: October 2015
Is There Any Room for Compromise on Hotel Proposal?
It appears that there is going to be a lengthily battle between Waterfront residents and the developer (JW Partners) to build a hotel on Lewis Wharf. A large throne of opponents filled the Nazzaro Community Center gym to express both…
Still Performing
Plenty of excitement and fun still from street entertainment on the Greenway. (photo by Phil Orlandella)
Heavy Opposition Mounted for Lewis Wharf Hotel Proposal
By Phil Orlandella More than 300 people attended the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) public meeting to discuss the potential development of a hotel on Lewis Wharf. Most of the people in attendance oppose the project for several reasons including height,…
North End Ten Celebrate Battle Victory in the Long War of Long Wharf
By Matt Conti A group of local residents, loosely referred to as the “North End Ten,†celebrated the recent federal court ruling against the Boston Redevelopment Authority and its plans to lease the space at the end of Long Wharf…
NEWNC Supports Zoning Request for 88 Prince Street
By Phil Orlandella Due to Columbus Day holiday, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its monthly meeting a week early on Monday, October 5 in the Nazzaro Community Center. Only one voting item was on the agenda, a request…
NEWRA Elects Officers
By Phil Orlandella North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at its October annual meeting elected officers for the neighborhood organization. Elected were: President Ford Cavallari, Vice-President Dave Goggins, Secretary Jennifer Cramppon and Sergeant-at -Arms Robyn Reed. The next NEWRA monthly meeting…
Buona Sera Fundraiser Benefits Local NSC
By Phil Orlandella State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina joined other elected officials and celebrities at ABCD’s 5th annual Buona Sera (Good Evening) fundraiser to benefit the North End and West End needy. A wine reception…
Permanent Dog Park Established in Gassy
By Phil Orlandella Many North End dog owners are wagging their tails now that it has been confirmed by RUFF that the DiFilippo Park on Prince and Snow Hill Streets has been officially approved as a permanent dog park this…
Wu Campaigning on Housing and Education Issues
By Seth Daniel When Boston City Councillor Michelle Wu entered the race for her first term in office two years ago, she hoped to be able to gain a seat on the Council so she could help people and help…