Protests broke out again on Aug. 20 over the sale of the Tubman House on Mass Avenue, and the mural on the building was defaced early Monday – only days after the project was approved to move ahead with demolition…
Month: August 2020
Shaping a City: After a Lifetime in the South End, the Hershfangs Leave the Neighborhood
Boxes of old photos, remembrances of friends long gone and paperwork that was once critical to changing the shape and culture of Boston and the South End have been leaving the long-time West Rutland Square home of Herb and Ann…
Election Commissioner Confident on Mail-In Voting, Election Process
So much skepticism and doubt nationally has veiled the mail-in voting and early voting initiatives brought about by COVID-19 restrictions, but ahead of the Sept. 1 State Primary, Boston Elections Commissioner Eneida Tavares said she is confident and the process…
Compassionate Organics Requesting Medical And Adult-Use for Proposed Newbury St. Location
A virtual community meeting was held regarding the proposed cannabis dispensary at 331A-333 Newbury St. on August 19, where the project proponents explained that they are seeking to open both a medicinal and adult use facility at this site. The…
Councilor Wu Holds Panel Discussion on Green New Deal
City Councilor Michelle Wu held a virtual panel discussion on August 20 to discuss a Green New Deal for Boston at the municipal level, where she invited several community activists to offer their viewpoints on the matter. Wu recently released…
Fenway Residents Excel Once Again in Mayor’s Garden Contest
Mayor Martin J. Walsh this week announced the winners of the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue and prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers. This year, once again, the Fenway neighborhood took the cake as…
Pine Street Officials Won’t Sign South End Only MOU Agreement
One week after a group of South End neighborhood leaders agreed upon and submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Pine Street Inn about conduct and protections at the Roundhouse Hotel – now a homeless shelter – Pine Street said…
SELDC Hears Initial Proposal for 41 Berkeley St., Including a Senior Care Building and Affordable Housing
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) held an advisory review on August 24 for the proposed redevelopment of the parcels at 41 Berkeley St., currently home to Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT). Developer Related Beal, along with Hacin…
Phased-In, Hybrid Approach Announced for Back to School No In-Person Classes Until October 1
Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius recently announced a phased-in approach to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, with all students beginning with remote learning. The plan was announced at a press conference on…
BLC Approves Small Cell Light Pole in the Fenway; Work on Arlington St. Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on August 25, where a proposal for a replacement street light with small cell wireless infrastructure was approved, as was initial work on Arlington St. Church. 31 Park Drive Street Light After several…