By Phil Orlandella
A request by the owners of Petrova Chocolates to open a retail chocolate store at 61 Salem Street with a beer and wine package license was supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at their April monthly meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.
Special European wines will also be sold at the new store.
Mark Callahan, head developer of Copper and Hall, for information purposes only, discussed plans to convert the office space at 123 North Washinton Street for residential use.
Ky’ Ron Owens of the Boston Office of Emergency Management discussed how to be prepared for emergencies in the city.
NEWRA President Kevin Fleming announced that the election of the Council’s Board of Directors will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street from 10am to 2pm.
He noted that candidates must secure 25 signatures from residents to be placed on the ballot for the six open seats for two-year terms.
He said nomination papers are available at the Nazzaro Community Center and can be returned there no later than Monday, May 5 at 6pm.
Fleming encouraged residents to take out nomination papers to serve on the community Council.
The next NEWNC meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at 6:30pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, open to the public.