The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) recently presented its “Good Neighbor” Award to the Nazzaro Community Center Youth Program for their outstanding efforts in cleaning up several parks and playgrounds. The teams participated in the recent Boston SHINES Clean-Up project…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEWRA Committee Tracking Major Development Projects
Several major redevelopment projects with heights of up to 600 feet, millions of square feet of residential, office and commercial space and thousands of residential units are planned in the North Station, Bulfinch and Government Center areas, according to David…
Public Comment Period Hearing for Government Center Project
An extremely important public hearing was held by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) regarding the potential development of the Government Center Garage by Bulfinch Congress Holdings, LLC. The meeting was held to discuss the Project Notification Form (PNF) filed with…
Representative Michlewitz Endorses Richie for Mayor
Mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie has picked up the endorsement of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz whose district includes the North End/Waterfront community. “Charlotte is clearly the most qualified candidate in the field,†Michlewitz noted. “Her wealth of experience in the…
NEWRA Members Elect Officers
At their June monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected officers. Once again Stephen Passacantilli was elected President, Philip Frattaroli was elected Vice-President and John Pregmon was elected Secretary. NEWRA is an…
Chamber Rekindles “Little Italy†Theme
The North End Chamber of Commerce has rekindled the use of the label “Little Italy†on their taxi-top advertisement and official stationary. The Chamber is also planning a thirty-second commercial with the theme “My North End†for Comcast. The commercial…
Feast Move Gets No Blessing from NEWNC
A proposal to move Saint Joseph’s Feast from Hanover Street, where it has always been held, to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) was not supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Based on many abutters opposition for numerous reasons…
Tigers Win 2013 Playoff Championship
The Tigers, after winning the 2013 North End Athletic Association Divisional Championship, followed up their impressive regular season performance capturing the league’s playoff crown. “The Tigers looked like the best team in the league right from the start of the…
Callahan Tunnel Rehab Project Meeting June 20
An information meeting will be held by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. The project, which will have traffic impacts, includes rehabilitation of the tunnel’s deck, curb line, gutters and replacement of the wall…
Crime Rate Remains Down
City of Boston District A-1 Police reports indicate that the crime rate in the North End is down for the fifth consecutive month. Commanding Officer Captain Thomas Lee reported that the North End once again has the lowest percentage of…