First steps were taken at a public hearing to raise the age to purchase all tobacco and nicotine products, including e- cigarettes in the City of Boston to 21. Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined public health officials, advocates and local…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEAA North End Christmas Parade Dec 13
As they have done for 45 straight years, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will hold its very popular North End Christmas Parade starting at Puopolo Park on Commercial Street with the arrival of Santa Claus by helicopter at 1pm…
NEWRA Supports Salem Street Beer and Wine License/Defers Rooftop Request
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at its November monthly meeting deferred a request for an expanded roof deck and supported a beer and wine license for an existing Salem Street business. A request by Alison Bonney to remove the proviso…
Three Agenda Items Supported by NEWNC
Three agenda items were supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at its November monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Theo’s Cozy Corner, 162 Salem Street (owner Jovenil Batista Cristo) receive support to pursue a Common Victualler…
Salem Street Five Story Addition Plans Deferred by Board of Appeals
It’s back to the community for a request by the owner of 92-96 Salem Street (Nicholas D’Amore) to develop a five-story addition in the rear of the building and change the occupancy from six residential units and two stores to…
Board of Appeal Supports Extended Living Space
A request by Lesley Hankins to extend living space into the basement at 2 Michelangelo Street was approved by the Boston Inspectional Services Department Board of Appeals. No construction is required. This has been an existing condition for many years.…
Earl and Joanne Cate Receive Good Neighbor Award
Earl and Joanne Cate who sponsored the Triangle Garden in on Commercial Street were the recipients of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Good Neighbor Award presented to residents and/or businesses that help keep the community clean, healthy and beautiful. “This…
North End Public Safety Meeting November 5
North End Public Safety meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6pm in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. Members of the District A-1 Boston Police, including Commanding Officer Ken Fong, will be at these…
Take Our North End Parking Spaces,Please
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has approved an 18-month pilot program throughout the city leasing parking spaces to private businesses without holding any public hearing or community meetings, setting off sparks in the North End where there is simply not enough…
Rachel Revere Park Improvements Discussed at Public Meeting
Several local residents turned out for the third public meeting held by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation to further discuss upcoming improvements to the Rachel Revere Park located in North Square. Four concepts for the design and construction…