Last week’s 10th annual Greenway Gala was attended and supported by over 400 guests. Co-chaired by Mike Carragher of VHB and Jay Hooley of State Street,  the event raised over $500,000 in support of the Greenway Conservancy. Mayor Martin …
Month: June 2018
Mayor Inks Short-Term Rental Ordinance
In what came a no surprise, Mayor Martin Walsh signed a city-why ordinance establishing guidelines to better track and regulate short-term rentals in Boston. Originally filed by the Mayor, with amendments by the City Council, and conversations with residents, advocates…
Higher Parking Fines Proposed
Major parking fines could be increased considerably if the Boston City Council approves a proposal by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. 11 parking fines are being considered by the Council. The potential increases are relevant to resident permit parking tickets from…
NEWNC Supports K of C Plans for Housing
Three potential legal occupancy changes and the conversion of a building into affordable elderly apartments were supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at the June 11 monthly meeting. One agenda item was withdrawn and the Council did not…
Sheafe Street Proposal Approved by NEWRA
A request by Peter McGinnis to change the legal occupancy at 27 Sheafe Street from five residential units to eight residential units was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association at their June 11 meeting in the Nazzaro Community Center.…
News and Notes
BPDA passes Smart Utilities Policy A Smart Utility Policy that will ensure that new large developments are taking steps to create a more resilient city has been passed by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). The new policy was…
NEMPAC Opera Group Performs at Faneuil Hall
Returning to the Great Hall at Faneuil Hall, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) performed their production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni on June 21 and 23. NEMPAC presented a fully staged opera sung in the original Italian…
NEAD/NEW Health Conducted Annual Drug Awareness Day
On Wednesday, June 6, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) held their annual drug awareness day for students and teachers at the Saint John and Eliot Schools. The goal of the event was to make…
Community News
NEWRA Monthly Meeting The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 7 PM in the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA will not meet during the month of August. Carousel Coloring Book The Greenway…
Opinion
North2South baseball tournament a success The annual North2South Baseball Tournament between North End and South End teams (2 games) home and away, was a successful and enjoyable contest. Sponsored by Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, both teams received hats, shirts and awards…