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…
Author: Phil Orlandella
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…
News, Notes and Whatever
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…
Over 250 Turn Out for NEAA Baseball Opening Day
“It was a fantastic day with a terrific family fun atmosphere with over 250 people filling Langone Park for the North End baseball program opening day,” Baseball Coordinator John Romano boasted. Five games were played, a family breakfast, a BBQ…
Cutillo Park Completion Scheduled for Late Spring To Early Summer
The long-awaited opening of the refurbish Cutillo Park on Stillman Street (weather permitting) is expected to occur late spring or early summer according to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Listed below is a general construction update that has been…
News, Notes and Whatever?
NEWRA Committee Reviews Two Requests Two requests, a beer and wine license transfer and a varience for a common roof deck, were on the April 23 North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning and Licensing public meeting at 7pm. Being held at…
Four EV charging stations slated for North Street
The demand for EV charging is growing and city officials are gearing up to meet the challenge. As part of the ongoing demonstration efforts, the City of Boston’s EV Charging Program, installation of 120 curbside electric vehicle charging ports, will…
In Brief
NEWRA Supports/Opposes Proposals Two voting items were on the of a request by much North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center and North Bennet Street. NEWRA voted 2 to 16 opposing a request by…