The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously on two agenda items and heard plans for security for the upcoming North End feast at the group’s July 8 public meeting held at the Nazzaro Center. According to newly…
Author: Phil Orlandella
First North End Waterfront Climate Alliance Workshop held
Formed in January 2024, the North End Waterfront Climate Alliance (NEWCA) kicked off its first set of stakeholders workshops last June. District-wide flood protection plans being put to get by the non-profit community group with the goal of protecting…
Deplorable trash/rodent conditions continue on Morton Street
Stillman Street residents, along with those living in the immediate area, have had to deal with deplorable trash and rodent conditions for many years and the nasty problem still exists and has spread into the recently opened Cutillo Park. Residents…
Cutillo Park Finally Opened
Without any formal ceremony the long-awaited opening of Cutillo Park on Stillman Street, North End has finally opened for the public to enjoy. Reportedly, weather conditions and contractor problems delayed Boston Parks and Recreation Department from opening the park gates.…
Newly Appointed ISD Commissioner Addresses Issues at NEWRA Meeting
Newly appointed Commissioner of the City’s Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Tania Del Rio and Assistant Commissioner of Constituent Services at ISD Jesse Thomas attended and address community issues at the May monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA)…
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Old North Designated Site of Conscience Last year, the Old North Church and Historic Site was designated as a Site of Conscience by the International Coalition of Sites and Conscience (ICSC). Founded in 1991, the ICSC is the only global…
Six Residents Win Seats on NEWNC
Like many past North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) elections, history repeated itself with not enough candidates filing nomination papers to qualify for a spot on the ballot to conduct a competitive race for the six seats open in 2024. …
NEWRA Opposes Change of Hours; Defers Vote on Beer and Wine Transfer
At the May monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) two items were on the agenda. NEWRA voted 13-1 in opposition of a request by Fish Taco, 227 Hanover Street to change the hours of operation from 7am…
NEWNC Upcoming Election
This Saturday, May 18 the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will conduct its annual election for six seats on the Council. The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street is the voting site, open from 10am to 2pm. Community residents…
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Outdoor Street Dining Still Not on the Menu Still upset about not being able to provide outdoor street dining in the North End, restaurant owners staged another rally to gather support for their endeavor to have Mayor Michelle Wu reverse…