For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
Month: September 2017
Election Season Ramps Up for Preliminary Mayoral Debate
By Seth Daniel Just weeks before the Mayoral Preliminary election, the two major mayoral candidates have jumped full-on into campaign mode this week, with Mayor Martin Walsh holding a large rally in the Back Bay on Monday morning and Councilor…
Security Concerns Met with Action at the Fenway Victory Gardens
By Beth Treffeisen Each summer, the Fenway Victory Gardens come to life with blossoming flowers, colorful vegetables and greenery that attracts many passersby who stop, and take in the fresh air that is otherwise untouched by the urban environment around…
Mayor Walsh, Others, Not Sold on Safe Injection Facility
By Seth Daniel A major showdown over safe injection facilities (SIFs) for opiate users took place on Beacon Hill this week, with an official hearing held on a proposed bill that would potentially allow such facilities in Massachusetts. However, though…
Davis Companies Files PDA for Shawmut Ave,Overall Block Could Yield 500-Plus Units
By Seth Daniel In a coordinated approach with two abutting property owner, the Davis Companies has been the first to submit detailed plans for the Shawmut and Herald Street Block in the New York Streets neighborhood – a block that…
News Briefs
MOHR & MCPHERSON CLOSING IN SOWA Signs went up last week that the anchor Mohr & McPherson Furniture showroom and store in the SoWa Art and Design District is closing its doors forever. This week, a note went up on…
South End Landmarks Commission Denies New Billboard
By Beth Treffeisen In a move to try to replace and update the existing rusting billboard located on a residential building that over looks Washington Street in the South End, a representative of the owner, Mike’s City Diner, failed to…
Gov Baker Nominates South End Attorney for Judgeship
Gov. Charlie Baker has nominated Thomas J. Barbar of the South End to serve as an associate justice in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. Barbar has over 20 years serving clients in the private sector specializing in family law,…
Landmark Center Project to Move from Residential to Offices
By Beth Treffeisen Seeking to capitalize upon the Fenway neighborhood’s emergence as a premier office destination, Samuels & Associates proposes to refocus its’ redevelopment plans for Landmark Center, scrapping plans for an addition containing 550 apartments with a 110,000-square-foot retail…
The Big Move on Sept 1
By Beth Treffeisen September 1 for many in the city means it is time to pack up and move apartments. Across the downtown neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, the Back Bay and the Fenway, many new and long-time residents of Boston…