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Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on December 9, 2021. 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, December 9, 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 - John Romano, liaison, City of Boston Neighborhood Services John Romano will provide an update on city services, upcoming holiday events, etc. 7:15 pm Cross Street Boutique Hotel Bill Caulder and the development team will provide an update to the proposed hotel development project. Renew Your 2022 NEWRA Membership Online Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on November 18, 2021. 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, November 18, 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 - Anthony D'Ambrosio, candidate, Mass. State Senate Candidate presentation and Q&A. 7:20 pm - 114 Prince St. Greg McCarthy is proposing to add a fourth story addition with a deck, and to make a finished garden level space legal living area. gregmccarthyrfr@gmail.com 7:30 pm - Lydia Edwards, candidate, Mass State Senate Candidate presentation and Q&A. 7:45 pm - Gazit, Faneuil Hall Marketplace Center Gazit Horizons presents plans to renovate Marketplace Center by filling in overhangs on the ground and second level retail and vertically constructing seven stories on top that will span a newly designed pedestrian portal leading from Quincy Market to the Greenway. Alison Lies, Chief Investment Officer, Gazit. 8:00 pm - 250 Hanover St. Fiore Colella, owner of Fiore's Restaurant (250 Hanover St) is proposing an addition to the existing building by adding three floors of residential use above containing nine apartments (height 54' 9"). Ryan Gaza, attorney, rgazda@mqmllp.com Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86902517537?pwd=WGRUU3VxRnFaTXVHdjFBNVdXS2RrUT09 Meeting ID: 869 0251 7537 Passcode: 119137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,86902517537#,,,,*119137# US The ZLC will hold a meeting about two items on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm, at the Mariner's House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor. Please note that this meeting will occur in person.
250 Hanover Street Fiore Colella, owner of Fiore's Restaurant and 250 Hanover St. is proposing an addition to the existing building by adding three floors of residential use above containing nine apartments (height 54' 9"). Ryan Gaza rgazda@mqmllp.com 114 Prince Street Greg McCarthy is proposing to add a 4th story addition with a deck, and to make a finished garden level space legal living area. gregmcarthyrfr@gmail.com 166 Salem Street Developer Greg McCarthy is proposing change occupancy from one commercial and nine residential to nine residential condominium units; extending living space in first floor apartment to garden level and adding decks. gregmcarthyrfr@gmail.com Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on October 14, 2021. The Executive Committee was retained without a new election. Video Archive A recording of this meeting is available for viewing on YouTube. Comment Letter The final version of the comment letter NEWRA voted to send can be read by clicking here. The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 14, 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 - City of Boston Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George Councilor Essaibi George will discuss her vision for Boston and answer your questions. 7:20 pm Annual Meeting In response to continuing pandemic conditions and related NEWRA interim operations, the Executive Committee seeks a vote by the membership to extend the terms of current officers an additional year, to October 2022. 7:30 pm ZLC 396-398 Hanover Street Table by Jen Royle LLC has appealed to the Board of Appeal to remove the proviso allowing a restaurant with take-out limited to "this petitioner only." Operated as My Cousin's Place proposal asks to continue to operate as a restaurant with take-out. Presenting Thomas Miller, attorney, tmiller@mqmllp.com 5 Garden Court Top Pro Construction, Inc. has appealed to the Board of Appeal on behalf of Garden Court Condominiums to enlarge the living space, garden level Unit 1. Presenting Greg McCarthy, gregmcarthyrfr@gmail.com 7:45 pm - City of Boston Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu Councilor Wu will discuss her vision for Boston and answer your questions. 8:00 pm – North End Cross Street Boutique Hotel Bill Caulder, developer, will present updates to the hotel project located at 42 Cross St. Project details can be found at: BPDA The ZLC will hold a meeting about two items on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00 pm, at the Mariner's House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor. Please note that this meeting will occur in person.
396 Hanover Street Table by Jen Royle LLC has appealed to the Board of Appeal to remove the proviso in the Board's May 8, 2012 decision allowing a restaurant with take-out limited to "this petitioner only." The space was most recently operated as a cafe' known as My Cousin's Place. The property is located in a Multifamily Residential/Local Services Subdistrict, where a take-out restaurant with total gross floor area not exceeding 1000 square feet is a conditional use in the basement and first story. Appellant proposes to continue to operate the space as a restaurant with take-out, serving sandwiches, coffee and gelato. Presenting: Thomas Miller, attorney, tmiller@mqmllp.com 5 Garden Court Top Pro Construction, Inc. has appealed to the Board of Appeal on behalf of Garden Court Condominiums to enlarge the living space for Unit 1 by excavating the basement to the garden level. The property is located in a Multifamily Residential Subdistrict. The zoning violation identified by ISD is Floor Area Ratio Excessive (North End District zoning code is 3.0.). Existing FAR (presumably pre-code) is 4.0. The proposal will add 627 square feet of living space, resulting in an FAR of 4.7. No units are being added to the existing 4-unit building. Presenting Greg McCarthy gregmcarthyrfr@gmail.com Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on September 9, 2021. 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, September 9, 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 - John Romano, liaison, Office of Neighborhood Services, City of Boston Will discuss the North End Outdoor Dining Committee and provide an update on the Charlestown bridge construction. 7:15 pm - Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Will provide a legislative update. 7:45 pm – City Councilor Lydia Edwards Will discuss city council initiatives and last month's ZBA hearing. 8:15 - Love Your Block Will present their final design for the North End. Presenting: Victoria Wright, Alicia Tremblay. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676665223?pwd=MnR2eFhTTGFrMllQQVpLSXQ3c3hvdz09 Meeting ID: 816 7666 5223 & Passcode: 900423 One tap mobile +19292056099,,81676665223#,,,,*900423# +13017158592,,81676665223#,,,,*900423# The ZLC will hold a meeting about one item on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:00 pm, at the Mariner's House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor. Please note that this meeting will occur in person.
Isabelle Restaurant, 2 Prince St. Cristobal de Paz and Martin Aliaj have agreed to purchase Pellino’s Restaurant and will present their plans for their new restaurant, Isabelle, and the transfer of a liquor license. No physical or closing hour changes. Presenting, Carolyn Conway, attorney. We have decided to cancel our August 12 meeting, as it conflicts with the opening night of the Fisherman's Feast. We'll see you at the next NEWRA meeting on Thursday, September 9 at 7 PM. We hope you enjoy the Feast!
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. Meeting Summary This meeting occurred as scheduled, via Zoom, on June 22, 2021. Video Archive A recording of this meeting is available for viewing on YouTube. The ZLC will hold a meeting about one item on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.
51 North Margin Street 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, so as 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. |
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