NEWRA Z+L Committee Refer Request
A proposal to add a partial 6th floor condo (56-foot) at 109 Prince Street (56 -foot) was on the North End Waterfront Residence Association’s recent zoning and licensing committee public meeting agenda.
Plans also included a head house, 395 square feet of living space and a small roof deck on the lower level within the alcove of the building.
Some abutters attended the meeting and did not voice any disapproval.
The request was forwarded to the NEWRA March 12th meeting.
Friends of the North End Library Seeks Renovation Funding
The movement by the Friends of the North Library’s renovation committee have notified the Boston City Council Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, members and other residents of their intention to try to have the Boston City Council incorporate funding in the city’s budget to make some renovations and obtain modern equipment for the facility built in 1965.
“Right now, we are at a pause waiting to hear from the council on our request to be placed in the city budget by the council which will hold a budget hearing this April.” Committee Chairman Roy Harrington said.
In a 2013 Boston Public Library Facilities review the North End Library was identified as one of six branches that qualified for a future capital improvement.
While other libraries received funding, the North End Library did not advance to the design phase from the original list identified in 2013 according to information provided by the Friends Committee with multiple branches that were not on the list jumping ahead of the local branch.
“The library still remains a vital community resource,” according to the committee.
Boston Harbor Distillery Coming to Greenway
This spring, Boston Harbor Distillery will be the new beverage garden attraction on the Greenway.
The distillery brings new offerings in local flavors from customers to enjoy.
N.E. Residents Briefed on Tall Ships July Visits
Sail Boston 250 held a community meeting briefing in the Nazzaro Center updating the activities that will occur when the tall ships return this July.
In the past, this highly successful attraction drew many thousands of visitors not only to the Tall Ship’s location but to the North End historical sites and the numerous Italian restaurants in the community.
N.E. Historic Museum Making Progress
Progress for the completion of Boston’s first North End Historic Museum at 3 Little Prince Street on the Freedom Trail seemed to be on target for completion this spring or fall.
Located a stone’s throw away from Paul Revere’s house and a 10-minute walk from the Paul Revere Mall and the Old North Church, the museum will be on the first floor of the building.
“Establishing a North End Historic Museum has been one of our longtime goals since our inception in 2011” said North End Historic Society President, Tom Domigella.
The site of the museum was made possibly but the generosity of Frank DePasquale of Pasquale Ventures, who purchased the first-floor condo space at 3 Prince Street, providing the Society a 5-year lease management.
In addition, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee arranged a substantial grant for the museum because of its cultural importance to the community.
A special fundraising event to support the museum will be held on March 23 at Umbria Restaurant, Hanover Street hosted by Frank DePasquale starting at 6pm.
The North End Historical Society is attempting to raise the final 80,000 needed to complete the project and to open June 30 in time for the 250th Anniversary of America, the Tall Ships and the World Cup ceremonies.
Donations range from $100 to $25,000, can be sent to: NEHS, PO Box 130152, Boston, MA 02113 or online: Northendboston.org.
Collection of Clothing for Homeless Women Still Underway
John Romano, Jr, Father Michael Della Penna, pastor at St. Leonard Church and Ausonia Council Knights of Columbus #1513 will once again conduct a clothing collection for the Rita A. DiMento Women’s Clinic at St. Anthony’s Shrine at Arch Street Church.
The collection helps the most vulnerable members of the society’s homeless women by providing new items of clothing or a cash donation.
St. Joseph’s Hall on Prince Street will be a collection site on Saturday, March 21st from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm followed by a 5:00 pm mass at the church where a second collection will take place.
Currently, items can be dropped off starting now at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.
For pick-up call Romano at 617-750-9749.
Artist Selected for the Dewey Square Mural
It’s now official, the Rose Kennedy Conservancy along with Embrace and Everyone250 have commissioned Rixey for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural following the conservancy’s first-ever National Open Call for the site.
Boston-based Rixy was selected to realize Boston’s most iconic artwork in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary.
Rixy’s proposal is entitled “The Midnight Ride.”
The artist will be on-site painting the 70’ x 76’ Dewey Square mural wall by hand with an all-woman painting team throughout May using area-based paint.
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament
The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Michele Wu and the Boston Bruins Foundation have once again partnered to host this year’s Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament during the April Public School vacation week.
Starting on April 20, tournament games will all be played at the O’Sullivan Street Hockey Courts at Garvey Park, 340 Neponset Ave in Dorchester.
Teams will compete in five categories: Mites ages 6-8, Squirts ages 9-10, Pee Wee ages 11-12, Girls U8 and Girls U10.
This is a great way to have something to do during school break.
To register a team in the tournament, contact Damien Margarden at 617-961-3088.
City Dog Licensing Registration Underway
The Boston Parks and Recreation Departments Animal Care and Control Division has reminded city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is Tuesday, March 31st.
This process can be completed online, by mail or in person at the department’s clinics.
Dog licenses are not just required by law; it help to quickly find and return your pet to you should it get lost.
As part of this year’s licensing, Boston’s most-popular dog names of 2025 have been revealed.
The top male dog’s name was Charlie with 118 registered pups and the leading female name was Luna with 137 registrations.
Clinics are open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm until June 6th at eight BCYF Community centers.
For info, visit: Boston.gov/animals or call 617-635-1800.
Lockhart Receives Third Lantern Award
Boston’s Pops conductor, Keith Lockhart, was recently honored with the Third Lantern Award by the Old North Church at the recent reenactment of the famous “One if by land, two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple that helped ignite the American Revolution in 1775.
The 30-year Pop’s conductor was honored for his unifying leadership through music as the nation celebrates it’s 250th Anniversary.
NEWNC supports 109 Prince Street project
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at its March monthly meeting voted 4-0 in support of a request by the owner of 109 Prince Street to add a partial 6th floor to the property.
Work consists of a roof top solarium with 395 square feet of living space, along with a roof deck and small deck on the 4th floor within the alcove of the building.
The project does not exceed the 55-foot height limitation in the district.
Six businesses seeking to upgrade their liquor licenses to full liquor were supported by NEWNC.
The list includes: Arua Trattoria 227 Hanover Street, Dolce 227 Hanover Street, Aqua Pazza 135 Richmond Street, Caffe Dello Sport 308 Hanover Street and Modern Pastry Underground 257 Hanover Street.
Coming up at the West End Museum
The West End Museum will be offering a walking tours on Sunday, March 22, at 11 a.m.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this Women of the West End Walking Tour will illuminate the rich history of women in the neighborhood.
And on Thursday, March 26, Boston-themed Trivia is back by popular demand at The Pennyweight Hotel. Flex your local knowledge, enjoy great food, tasty drinks, and have lots of fun. Sign up with a team or join one on the spot. The winning team will receive a prize from the museum.
More information and links to purchase tickets can be found online at: www.westendmuseum.org/programs