Beginning May 29, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will lift mask requirements for visitors and staff, in alignment with reopening plan updates from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Museum encourages visitors to continue…
Month: May 2021
Ward 4 Democrats Endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor
With at least three candidates for mayor having been heavily involved with the Ward 4 Democratic Committee, the group had a difficult decision to make in endorsing a candidate, but last Saturday morning the Ward 4 Dems announced they had…
Mass/Cass Starts to Become Plank in Mayoral Race as Santiago, Barros and Campbell Detail Plans
As the weather has begun to warm up, several mayoral candidates are now making the opioid epidemic at Mass/Cass a major part of their campaign – with at least three candidates stressing their plans for the area over the last…
Northeastern Task Force Discusses Academic/Dorm Building at 840 Columbus Ave.
The Northeastern Task Force met virtually on May 24 to discuss the academic and dormitory building proposed for 840 Columbus Ave. as part of Northeastern University. The proposed building is a 25 story building that will consist of academic, office,…
Copley Square Farmers Market Returns for New 2021 Season
The Copley Square Farmers Market, the first farmers market to resume in Boston last May following the onset of the pandemic, as well as traditionally the city’s biggest and busiest farmers market, has returned for a new season. “It’s a…
WSANA Members Need Clarification on BMC Housing Proposal Unexpected Controversy Over Jaho Liquor License
Several members of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) have voiced concerns and questions regarding a new plan by Boston Medical Center (BMC) to include 130 units of supportive housing within their new Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The IMP…
Proposed Article 64 Zoning Amendments Discussed at Public Hearing for BPDA
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on May 11 regarding the proposed amendments to Article 64 Section 29 of the Boston Zoning Code as it relates to the South End Neighborhood District. According to the…
BLC Approves MLK Memorial; Final Portion of Comm. Ave. Mall Statue Improvements
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on May 25, where it approved the remaining portion of the lighting and landscape improvements for the Glover, Hamilton, and Sarmiento statues on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, as well as The Embrace Memorial…
Janey Announces New Funding for Recovery Investments in the City
May 25 marked the one year anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s death after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim Janey on Tuesday said that “on this anniversary of the…
Gov. Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
On May 25, Governor Charlie Baker filed legislation to extend certain emergency measures cur-rently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergen-cy will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed…