A request by Greg McCarthy, developer at 166 Salem Street was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) by a 6-3 vote. Plans call for an occupancy change from 1 commercial space to 9 residential condominium units. NEWRA casted…
Month: February 2022
Tunnel of Love at Columbus Park Trellis and Beyond
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s 5th annual “Tunnel of Love†has been expanded beyond the trellis into the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and beyond, creating more signs of love on the Waterfront. Throughout the month of February,…
Changes Made to North End Outdoor Dining Program
Outdoor dining will continue in the North End from April 8 to Labor Day with several changes according to Boston Planning and Development Agency. This will be the third consecutive year outdoor dining has taken place in the neighborhood. Closing…
North End, Surrounding Areas Weekly COVID Positive Test Increases Slightly
With Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate falling below 5 percent for the first time in months, Mayor Michelle Wu and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu announced last week that the City’s “B Together†policy, which requires patrons and staff of certain…
Maria Stella Gulla Retires from NE/WE NSC After 25 Years
The end of January marked a bittersweet milestone for Maria Stella Gulla, who retired after 25 years of service with the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC), nearly 8 of which she was director. Retiring will allow…
Sen. Edwards Kicks off Talks with Her Community Transition Committee
Last week Senator Lydia Edwards kicked off her Community Transition Committee through a virtual meeting to discuss housing. After being sworn in Edwards asks residents to advise her on constituent and public policy issues impacting the Senate district. While last…
Cross Street Developer Presents Changes to Hotel Project
The local developer looking to transform the former site of J. Pace & Sons, Maria’s Pastry and Living Luxury on Cross Street into a boutique hotel, presented changes to the project at a Boston Planning and Development Agency hosted community…
In Brief
FOCCP Recognizes Sponsors Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have sent a grateful message to their fountain condo donors for contributing to the trellis blue lights that brightened the winter evenings to festive events in every season. These loyal neighbors…
NEMPAC Welcomes John Romano Jr. And Andrea Pagliuca to the Board
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) announced this week the addition of two new members to the popular music and performing arts center’s board of directors. The North End’s John Romano Jr. and Andrea Pagliuca joined the…
City Holds Budget Listening Session for Districts 1, 3, and 4
The City of Boston held a budget listening session for Districts 1, 3 and 4 on Feb. 19 as part of its Budget Listening Tour. Approximately 65 people tuned into the Zoom session to learn about the city’s budget process…