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June 2023 NEWRA Meeting (June 8, 2023)

6/4/2023

 
NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.
 
6:30 pm - Welcome 

6:35 pm -  Captain Sean Martin, Boston Police Dept, Area A 
Meet the new captain for our district. 

7:00 pm Al Dente and Benevento Restaurants
Owner Joe Bono seeks to increase seating at his two restaurants on Salem Street:
Al Dente from 36 to 49 and Benevento's from 40 to 60.  

7:20 pm Community Update & Discussion
Report on sidewalk conditions and repairs.

May 2023 NEWRA Meeting (May 11, 2023)

5/7/2023

 
NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.

6:30 pm - Welcome 

6:35 pm -  Community Preservation Act, City of Boston
Thandine Brown, director, Rakia Islam, manager, engagement & operations, will discuss the application and funding process for affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation. 

7:00 pm Walk Massachusetts 
Iolando Spinola, senior program manger, Walk Massachusetts, will discuss their mission to improve walkability across Boston and the state. 

7:20 pm Community Update & Discussion
190 Salem St. - ISD invited
Sidewalk & Street Repairs 
North End Waterfront Climate Alliance

April 2023 NEWRA Meeting (April 13, 2023)

4/6/2023

 
NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.

6:30 pm - Welcome 


6:35 pm -  North End Historic District 
Should the North End have Historic District protections? Boston Landmarks Commission’s Rosanne Foley, Chelsea Blanchard and Nicholas Armata will discuss past efforts and process moving forward.

7:15 pm Flamingo Restaurant, 266 Commercial St.  
Owners Jairo Dominguez and Ty DiStasi will discuss restaurant operations and address neighborhood concerns. 

March 2023 NEWRA Meeting (March 9, 2023)

3/6/2023

 
NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.

6:30 pm - Welcome 

6:35 pm -  Sumner Tunnel Closure
MassDOT, engineering firm Howard Stein Hudson and the contractor will provide an update on the closure of the Sumner Tunnel. 
 
7:00 pm - Sail Loft, 80 Atlantic Ave
Has applied for permanent outdoor dining patio on a portion of the public sidewalk. NEWRA vote. 

7:15 pm - Bencotto, 357-361 Hanover St
Seeking to increase seating capacity from 49 to 60 patrons. NEWRA vote. 

Updates
Outdoor Dining
North End Historical Society
Causeway St. Tower Proposal 

February 2023 ZLC Meeting (February 28, 2023)

2/23/2023

 
Note: Due to expected inclement weather, this meeting is no longer in-person.
​

The ZLC will hold a meeting about two items on Tuesday, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom. See the “Join Zoom Meeting” section below for instructions.


Sail Loft  
80 Atlantic Ave
M. Cooke, Inc. d/b/a The Boston Sail Loft has applied to the City for a permanent outdoor dining patio on a portion of the public sidewalk. An 8-foot wide portion of the sidewalk and the entire bike path will be left unobstructed. No parking spots will be affected.


Bencotto 
357-361 Hanover St
Bencotto Restaurant is seeking to increase its seating capacity from 49 to 60 patrons, by adding 11 seats. No work is to be done.

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February 2023 NEWRA Meeting (February 9, 2023)

2/2/2023

 
This month’s meeting has been cancelled. MassDOT will present at a later date on the upcoming Sumner Tunnel closure. There is no outdoor dining update at this time. 


See you on Thursday, March 9!


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NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.

6:30 pm - Welcome 
​
6:35 pm -  Upcoming Sumner Tunnel Closure
MassDOT, engineering firm Howard Stein Hudson and the contractor will update the community on the upcoming four month closure of the Sumner Tunnel. 

7:00 pm - Marathon Daffodils 
Diane Valle, president, will discuss this year's plans to adorn the city and Boston Marathon route with daffodils. 

7:15 pm - North Washington & Causeway Streets - Tower 
Update on NEWRA and West End Civic Association outreach to city officials on the proposed 700' tower at North Washington & Causeway. ​

Special NEWRA Meeting on Outdoor Dining (January 12, 2023)

12/20/2022

 
Thursday, January 12, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Nazzaro Center  
 
​

NEWRA will host a special meeting for the neighborhood on Thursday, January 12 to discuss with city agencies and elected officials the impacts the outdoor dining program is having on the community. The City of Boston Outdoor Dining team will attend. Updates to follow with elected officials and other agencies planning to attend. 

December 2022 NEWRA Meeting (December 8, 2022)

12/3/2022

 
Click below to download the letters sent related to the 251 Causeway Street proposal.
2022-12-weca-newra-letter-on-251-causeway-proposal.pdf
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NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM, at the Nazzaro Center.

6:30 pm - Welcome 

6:35 pm - Captain Robert Ciccolo, Area A, Boston Police Dept.
Public safety, bike safety, traffic management at Keaney Square, Q&A 

7:00 pm - Outdoor Dining Update 

Ciara D’Amico, North End liaison, will be on hand to hear from neighbors regarding outdoor dining. 

7:15 pm - 251 Causeway St Development Update 
Update on NEWRA - West End Civic Association on proposed 700' tower at North Washington & Causeway. 

7:30 - 8:15 pm Holiday Celebration
Join your neighbors for coffee and pastries! 

November 2022 ZLC Meeting (November 22, 2022)

11/14/2022

 
The ZLC will hold a meeting about three items on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm, at the Mariner's House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor. Please note that this meeting will occur in person.

341 Hanover St Wine Bottega  
New owners Ani Ajemian and Matthew Diekmann
applied to Licensing Board to transfer existing retail wine and malt license to their company, GNILES LLC.

354-356 Hanover St LLC 
Heart and Sole retail store & new building owner, seeks to change occupancy from two residential units and one store to three residential units and one store. No interior changes.

38B Fleet St
Christopher T. Fiumara, building owner, seeks to change legal occupancy from five residential units and one detached retail store to five residential units and one detached take-out, small restaurant (a conditional use in the multifamily residential subdistrict).

November 2022 NEWRA Meeting (November 10, 2022)

11/4/2022

 
NEWRA will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm, at the Nazzaro Center.
Please take note of the new start time of 6:30 PM.

6:30 pm - Welcome 


6:35 pm - Nikki Stewart, executive director, Old North Illuminated
Update on the crypt renovation project. 
 
6:40 pm - Captain Robert Ciccolo, Area A, Boston Police Dept.
Will discuss public safety, traffic management at Keaney Square and answer questions 

7:00 pm - Sidewalk, Crosswalk & Street Repairs, Carla Tankle, manager constituent relations, Boston Transportation Dept.
Discussion on plan and timeline to repair sidewalks and streets, crosswalk repainting, traffic, light synchronization. 

7:30 pm - 251 Causeway St Proposed Development 
Update on NEWRA ZLC work with West End Civic Association on proposed 700' tower at North Washington & Causeway. Membership vote.
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