Nancy Brennan, Executive Director of the Conservancy for the Rose Kennedy Greenway has accepted a position as Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Brennan will depart the Conservancy, effective January 15, 2013 to begin working…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Public Safety Meeting Jan. 3
Boston Police, District A-1 will hold its monthly North End Public Safety meeting this coming Thursday, January 3 at 6:30pm in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. Police will present crime statistics for the past thirty days and…
Committee Supports Liquor License Transfer
Massimo Tiberi’s plans to purchase Marco’s Restaurant at 233 Hanover Street was recently supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Executive Committee. The purchase requires the transfer of the existing beer, wine with cordials license with no changes to hours…
Battery St. Resident to Serve on Board
Robyn Reed of Battery Street has been named by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association as their designee to the Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors, according to NEWRA President Jim Salini. Reed, a ten year resident, is a representative of NEWRA…
Salem Street Proposals on Hold
Two Salem Street proposals have been placed on hold until the applicants can present their plans to the community. Reportedly, both sets of plans are being revised and will be discussed at a future North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and…
Spirited North End Christmas Parade
Hosted by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), the 42nd annual North End Christmas Parade made its way up and down community streets spreading holiday cheer and handing out candy and balloons. It all started with the arrival of Santa…
RUFF Sets Membership and Activity Goals
Many new goals are being established by RUFF for the upcoming months and the community group is seeking new members and current members to participate in future events, programs and fundraisers. Next month’s (January) meeting will be an important month…
Council Supports Two Liquor License Transfers
Two transfers of beer, wine and liqueurs licenses were approved by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at their monthly meeting held last week at the Nazzaro Community Center. Represented by Attorney William Ferullo, the Council supported a request by…
Police Report 30 Day Crime Statistics
For the first time in the past ten monthly public safety meetings there were no loud party complaints by residents to Boston Police. Lifestyle issues like loud party incidents were usually on the lips of residents at these meetings. However,…
Local Artist Plans Wall Art for Gassy
North End artist Nathan Swain has been working with the Boston Parks Department and other agencies to produce wall art (murals) on the first and second levels of the DeFilippo Playground on Prince and Snow Hill Streets. Currently things appear…