July 2021 NEWRA Meeting (July 8, 2021)

Meeting Summary
This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on July 9, 2021.

Votes
51 North Margin Street:​ NEWRA voted 17-1 against this proposal.

Letter to the Massachusetts DEP: NEWRA supported sending a letter by a unanimous voice vote. The final letter can be read by clicking here.

Video Archive
A recording of this meeting is available for viewing on YouTube.

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 7 pm, via Zoom. Details on using Zoom are provided at the bottom of this post. 

7:00 pm - Welcome 

7:05 pm - Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu 
At-large City Councilor Michelle Wu will present her vision for Boston and take your questions.
 
7:30 pm – Boston Public Market
The Market is seeking approval to pursue an on-premises annual all-alcoholic beverages liquor license. Presenting: Cheryl Cronin, CEO, Boston Public Market.  
 
7:45 pm - Mayoral Candidate John Barros
John Barros, former chief of economic development, City of Boston, will present his vision for Boston and take your questions. 

8:10 - pm ZLC
51 North Margin Street Realty Trust is requesting to construct a 4-story vertical addition on top of an existing 2 story building with a change of occupancy to a multifamily residential building, to constitute a 6-story, 4-unit dwelling with 5 stories of residential over one level of parking/lobby area with 4 parking spaces. Presenting Nicholas Zozula, attorney. 

8:30 pm - NEWRA Letter on Proposed State Regulations Approving Municipal Harbor Plans
Discussion and vote on a draft letter commenting on proposed state regulations that would approve the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan and authorize a 600-foot tower at the Harbor Garage.