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…
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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…
Ernesto’s Pizzeria
A mural of Frank Sinatra is shown on the security grate of Ernesto’s Pizzeria on Salem Street.
DPW Has Re-surfaced Most of the Sidewalks on Salem Street
City of Boston Department of Public Works (DPW) has re-surfaced most of the sidewalks on Salem Street. Reportedly, some new lighting is possible for the street in the near future.
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…
St. Anthony of Padua Procession
In celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast Day, a procession was held from Saint Leonard Church through the streets of Boston’s North End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Anthony was carried on the shoulders of dedicated worshipers accompanied by…
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…