All of the downtown members of the Boston State delegation signed on to a letter last week in support of the Home Rule Petition that would eliminate the potential mayoral special election if Mayor Martin Walsh were to leave the…
Month: February 2021
Two firms announced for Boston’s first Urban Forest Plan
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods on Friday announced two consultants have been selected to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan. Boston landscape architecture firm Stoss Landscape Urbanism and forestry consultant Urban Canopy Works have been…
Business advocacy groups file discrimination complaint against the City Of Boston
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), the Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN), and Amplify Latinx filed a civil rights complaint Wednesday against the City of Boston in response to gross racial disparities in public contracting under the Walsh Administration. Lawyers…
Weekly positive COVID-19 test rate down for fourth continuous week
The cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in the Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods increased slightly while the weekly positive test rate decreased for a fourth week in a row. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public…
Erin Murphy announces candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large
Erin Murphy, community advocate and teacher, of Dorchester on February 17 announced her candidacy for At-Large Boston City Councilor. “I am running for City Council because, now more than ever, Boston needs leaders who understand the urgency of getting our…
League gets large CPA grant to help with preservation of Chester Square building
The momentum continues to build for the League of Women for Community Service and their long-vacant building on Chester Square – landing a $400,000 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant to get the historic rehabilitation going on their grand old headquarters.…
BVHDC hears what is probably the last advisory review for Isabella St. condo proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on Feb. 9, where members heard another advisory review for the condominium proposal at 19 Isabella St., the former Our Lady of Victories Church. No vote is taken on advisory review…
BBAC Approves Parking Meter on Charlesgate East
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on February 10, where there were many items on the agenda for consideration. A notable item was a proposal for the” installation of a multi-space electronic parking meter pay station at existing…
Man smashes up D-4 Station; another man found shot on Columbus Ave.
One Boston man is under arrest this week after bashing up the lobby of the D-4 Police Station and diving into the restricted officer space – only to be quickly arrested by Boston Police inside that area. Just before 7…
AgeStrong Commission looking to get older residents vaccinated
The Age Strong Commission is working to get older residents vaccinated by helping them navigate their options and get access to vaccines. The Commission is looking for help identifying people age 75 and over who want the vaccine. Right now we are able to…