The Boston Public Schools announced sweeping changes to the City’s school configurations on Tuesday, and one of those changes included moving the Josiah Quincy Upper School off of Arlington Street in Bay Village. Interim Supt. Laura Perille announced sweeping changes…
Month: May 2019
Downtown Trash Contract Back in Hands of Capitol Waste
Citing a much lower cost, and much better tools to hold accountability, the Public Works Department has awarded all five trash collection contracts to Capitol Waste – including the downtown neighborhoods where many troubles existed from 2009 to 2014 when…
News Briefs
Davis Companies Look at June Groundbreaking Demolition has begun on the Davis Companies project at the corner of Herald and Shawmut in the New York Streets area. The large residential project will be fully under construction this summer. Officials said…
Beacon Hill Art Walk Set for Sunday June 2
The 30th Annual Beacon Hill Art Walk is your opportunity to see original art created by local artists in remarkable and unexpected locations. Visitors will get a rare look into private gardens, alleyways, and courtyards in one of Boston’s most…
Tufts Says It Plans to Develop New York Streets Parking Lot in Three Years
An operations manager from Tufts Medical Center told the East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) that they do intend to develop the empty lot between Harrison Avenue and Washington Street in the near future, but in the meantime would put more…
401 Park Phase One Complete, Time out Market to Open in Coming Weeks
The 401 Park building, formerly known as the Landmark Center, was finally revealed to the public on May 17. Phase One of the project began in 2017, and includes 1.1 acres of open space along Park Drive, restoration and improvements…
Ellis South End Elects Slate of Leaders for the Coming Year
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association held its 55th Annual Meeting with a packed house in the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology on Tuesday, May 14. Chair John Alekna welcomed everyone to the meeting, and bid his farewell as the…
Bay Village Rattled by Mike and Patty’s Trash, Traffic; Wants More Info on Marijuana Proposal
Two major topics were up for discussion at the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) Planning and Licensing meeting on May 20, including issues with traffic, trash, and patrons at the Mike and Patty’s sandwich shop on Church Street, as well…
For the Record
From the May 22 South End Landmarks Commission, City Hall: •1767-1769 Washington St. (Alexandra Hotel) Applicant: JBVentures, CBT Architects Proposed Work: Partial demolition of the existing structure, restoration of the street facing façades, and the construction of a 13 story tower at…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…