Cross Street Hotel project approved by BPDA
The Regional Review reports. Download the full Board Approved Memorandum here:
Spotted: Signs for "The Flamingo" at former Four Winds space - plus: A walk down memory lane
With a fresh coat of paint and absent its signature maroon awnings, the new owners and operators of the property have started to transform 266 Commercial Street - formerly occupied by the Four Winds. - into The Flamingo. The Four Winds was one of the North End's longest operating establishments, opening in 1963 and closing the fall of 2019.
Neighborhood Council annual election
The annual election for North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will be held on May 14, 2022. There are currently 6 open seats available on the council. All North End residents 18 and older (City of Boston, Ward III, Precincts 1, 2, 3, or 4) interested in running for a seat on NEWNC are required to collect 40 signatures from North End residents over 18 years of age. The deadline for submitting signatures is May 2nd. Candidates may scan or take photos of their completed nomination papers and send by email to tanialeegreen@gmail.com.
Dates, one-way Hanover, fees discussed at second North End Outdoor Dining Meeting
The Office of Neighborhood Services held its second community meeting on outdoor dining in the North End on Thursday night. About 75 residents, restaurant owners, and other concerned parties were in virtual attendance. Facilitators John Romano and Ciara D’Amico got right to the point.
March NEWNC meeting recording
Watch the March 2022 NEWNC meeting. Summary forthcoming.
Second community meeting for outdoor dining scheduled
A second community meeting on updates for the 2022 outdoor dining season in the North End will be held Thursday, March 17th at 6pm. Hosted by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services and the North End Outdoor Dining Committee, the announcement informs us that the committee will "share plans" as well as "address constituent questions / concerns". Get your 🍿.
Car-driving Eliot school parents asked to avoid Unity Street (again)
In the strongest worded message to the Eliot School community yet, Michael Rubino - Senior Director of Operations - requested that parents who drive their children to the Eliot School avoid using Unity Street altogether during the hours of morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
We are requesting that families not drive or live park on Unity Street between the hours of 7:45AM-8:45AM and 2:45PM-3:30PM. The safety and wellbeing of our community is at the center of this request.
March NEWNC meeting agenda
The North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting Monday, March 14th.
Agenda items include zoning relief change for 121 Salem Street - which most recently housed that weird pill/candy store. Sandra Russo wants to serve take out ice cream there instead.
Cross Street Hotel public meeting
The BPDA hosted a virtual meeting for public input on the proposed Cross Street Hotel - the third such meeting to take place. Representatives from Fort Point Associates and developer Bill Caulder presented updated designs including a reduced footprint, fewer total rooms, facade changes, and a much larger open walkway to Morton Street/Cutillo Park.
February 2022 NEWNC meeting recording
The North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its monthly meeting Monday night, 2/14.