Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold their annual fundraiser, “A Park for All Seasons Monte Carlo Evening” on Saturday, November 16 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf from 7pm-11pm. The 10th annual event will start with a reception from…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEWRA Raises Concerns on Garage and Garden Projects
Approval to send comment letters to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), related to proposed projects, was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) based on facts presented by the association’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting. Co-chaired by David…
NEWNC Supports Agenda Items
It was a relatively uneventful and quick (1 hour) North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWNC members voted on four requests before them, supporting all of them. A request by Margot Seligman to…
NEWRA Sees No Issues with Two New Proposals
Three presentations were discussed at the recent North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee monthly meeting held on September 24. “Two of them were subsequently approved by NEWRA Executive Committee not to bring these appeals before members for…
Bike Paths Slated for Two More Streets
Nicole Freedman, Director of the City of Boston Bike Program told residents at a recent North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting that the city plans to add bicycle lanes on North Washington and Cross Streets in the near future.…
NEWRA Elects Officers to One-year Terms
At their monthly meeting last week held in the Nazzaro Community Center membership of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted unanimously to elect five NEWRA officers for the 2013-14 one-year terms. NEWRA with a membership of approximately 300 elected the…
LaGalleria 33 Receives NEWRA Good Neighbor Award
LaGalleria 33, 125 Salem Street was the recipient of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award. The eatery was presented the community award for continuously cleaning the sidewalk and curb in front of the business. “Rita and Lisa…
Three North End Requests Have Hearing Dates
Nancy Frattaroli, manager of Artu located at 6 Prince Street, has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to extend the hour of operation on the eatery’s entertainment license that allows for a cassette player, radio, television…
Bike Markings Will Follow Salem Street Repaving
Once the repaving of Salem Street, from Cross to Charter Streets is completed, the City of Boston will be installing bike pavement markers on the entire street. The repaving process will apparently begin the week of October 15 and a…
Connolly/LaMattina Chamber Speakers
Mayoral candidate John Connolly and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina were guest speakers at last week’s North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) monthly meeting. Saint Leonard’s Hall on Prince Street was filled to capacity with North End residents and members…