NEWNC Unanimously Opposes 2 Snelling Place Proposal

Two voting items were on the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) February 11 monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet St.

The Council voted unanimously to not support a proposal to build a one-story addition, expansion of live space in the basement and a private roof deck at 2 Snelling Place.

One of butter oppose the project, proposed for the three-story building that would not exceed the 55-foot height limit set in the North End. The actual height of the building proposed was 43 to 45 feet. North End Attorney Daniel Toscano represented the applicant.

Another unanimous vote was given to support plans for the Old North Foundation to build a water table structure in the Unity Street entrance side, with the poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” placed on it.

Funding for the new piece of art/history will be granted by Boston’s Edward Ingersol Brown Fund.

Reverend Stephen Ayres, President of the Old North Foundation, presented the plans and other information related to the north side of the church.

Representatives for Northeastern University presented the Council a proposal of a working study of the existing Nazzaro Community Center to identify potential mixed-use scenarios for the community facility owned by the City.

They made it clear that the study was only a guideline and not for actually determining what should occur in the over 100-year-old building which is currently being considered by the Boston Landmarks Commission for landmark status.

Many Council members and residents in attendance wanted to make absolutely sure the study should have no bearing on plans for the building scenario.

            Once completed, the study will be made available to the community and anyone that requests a copy.