Three full-liquor licenses proposed at NEWRA January meeting

There will be several items of community interest on the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) January 8 public meeting agenda, according to President Cheryl Delgreco.

The 6:30pm meeting at the Nazzaro Center will start with NEWRA Committee Reports, that include a Boston Police Safety update.

Kiyan Williams artist, Emily Rose Navarro project coordinator, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will discuss a new six-foot store sculpture for the Copps Hill Terrace to commemorate the legacy of Phillis Wheatley Peters, the first black woman to publish a book of poetry.

She is buried in an unmarked grave in Copps Hill Burying Ground which will be open to visitors in mid-April.

Three restaurants are filing for application in accordance with 2025 legislation to upgrade beer, wine and liqueurs license to full all alcohol beverage licenses.

Appliers: Wicked Craft Company, 54 Salem Street. Rocco’s Cucina and Bar, 450 Commercial Street and Pizzeria Regina, 11 Thatcher Street.

A proposed new six-story building with 13 residential units, ground floor retail and elevator at 133-135 North Washington Street will also be on the NEWRA agenda.

Project requires zoning relief for height, density and other use related violations identified in ISD refusal letter.