Much needed repairs to Copps Hill Terrace located between Commercial and Charter Streets was one of several topics addressed at last week’s NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Reportedly, the Terrace, listed…
Author: Phil Orlandella
50,000 Lights Illuminate Columbus Park
Close to a thousand people attended the 10th Friends of Christopher Columbus Park holiday tradition lighting of the park’s trellises at a cost of $25,000. Michael Galvin, The City’s Chief of Public Property, on behalf of Mayor Thomas Menino threw…
Local Soccer Teams Compete in South End
Boys and girls ages 9-11 North End Athletic Association Soccer Teams recently ventured to the South End to compete against teams from that neighborhood. “This is the second time these two neighborhoods have gotten together to played a few games,”…
Committee Addresses Roof Deck Expansion
Proposals to expand a head house and the purchase of a restaurant were discussed at the last NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting held at the Mariners House in North Square. 50 Snow Hill Street, David Thyresson has filed…
Lovejoy Wharf Development Public Hearing Held
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) recently conducted a public hearing at City Hall regarding the development of Lovejoy Wharf proposing the rehabilitation of the existing 160 North Washington Street building into office space and the existing 131 Beverly Street building…
Local Eatery Voted Best Brunch in Boston
Ferrara’s Kitchen + Bar on Salem Street is one of, if not the busiest place to enjoy breakfast in the North End. Many local residents can be seen frequently dining at the eatery that was voted Best Brunch in Boston…
Council Denies Second Floor Restaurant Addition
It was a busy evening at the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting as several requests were discussed and voted on and two information presentations were presented. John Romano of MassDOT and Jeff MacLean the Location Manager for a TV pilot…
RUFF Names Officers/Committee Chairs
RUFF (Responsible Urbanites For Fido) has named its officers and committee chairpersons. The Executive Committee consists of: Chairperson Amy Hand, President Leslie Horn, Treasurer Jenna Hitchko and Secretary Anya Potter. Committee Chairpersons are: Parks Director Tim Braun, Marketing Director Tony…
RUFF Seeks Non-profit Status
One of the fastest growing neighborhood groups is RUFF (Responsible Urbanites For Fido). RUFF has been recognized by neighborhood groups, residents and elected officials for their total involvement in the community by helping to keep the area clean and for…
Committee Has Concerns on Some Proposals
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee is now under the understanding that the owner of 7 Baldwin Place, Dr. Anthony Bova and the abutter on Noyes Place, Maryanne D’Amato are expected to discuss the development plans that affect the abutter’s…