MassDOT is preparing for the closure of the Callahan Tunnel for the full rehabilitation of its deck down to the steel supports (floor beams) and the pouring of a new deck. Other repairs that will take place will include the…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Residents Call for Trash Time Change
North End/Waterfront residents are clearly indicating that a change in the neighborhood’s trash system needs to be changed. Last week a petition, with almost 800 signatures of local residents, was presented to Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina by North End…
NEWRA Committees Expresses No Objection to Three Requests
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee monthly meeting (Nov. 19) involved discussions on two items, a transfer of a beer and wine license and development of projects at the Boston Garden, 80 Causeway Street and the redevelopment of the Government…
Prince St. Restaurant Seeks to Extend License
Artu Restaurant, 6 Prince Street, Nancy Frattaroli has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to extend the licensed hours for non-live entertainment to 2am. No other license or business changes have been requested. The owner seeks…
Wild Duck Expands Storage Space
The Licensing Board for the City of Boston has approved a request by Sal DiGirolamo, manager of The Wild Duck, 92-96 Salem Street to expand the all alcohol beverage retail establishment into the basement to increase storage capacity. The store…
Cooper Street Legal Occupancy Change Requestedby
Patricia Trodella is attempting to change the legal occupancy at 28-30 Cooper Street from a two family to a three family dwelling, allowing legal use of the first floor as a residence. Prior to a damaging fire a couple of…
Community Groups Support Plans for Seasonal Outdoor Patio
North End resident and businessman Frank DePasquale has purchased the restaurant formerly called Ida’s and the buildings at 2 Mechanic Street and 11 Board Alley. Plans down the road are to renovate the existing residential buildings for short term residential…
NEWNC Tables 5-story Building Request
Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Tom Tinlin told residents at last week’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting that his department does investigate fraudulent handicap spots and placards and reports them to the proper authorities. The commissioner also addressed several…
North End Committee Planning Beautification/holiday Event
Members of the North End Beautification Committee are working with local shopkeepers to put together their annual tree planting event on Cross Street in conjunction with the North End Christmas Stroll. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by Caffe…
Statistics Show Less Crime in North End
Part 1 crimes in the North End have continuously decreased over the past ten months according to a District A-1 Boston Police report. (listed below) Reportedly, District A-1 has the lowest Part 1 crime rate compared to other neighborhood Districts…