The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on May 12, where members heard an advisory review for the proposal at 761-793 Boylston St. to build a five-story addition on the existing buildings. “We have made some progress,” said attorney…
Month: May 2021
Boston License Board Aligns With State to Lift All Limits on Licensees May 29
With the support of Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on Tuesday, the Boston Licensing Board on Wednesday approved a lifting of all restrictions on licensed premises as of May 29. “As of May 29, all restrictions related to licensed premises…
CAC Meeting Held for Lab/Office Space Proposed for 109 Brookline Ave.
The community process regarding the proposed 250,000 square foot building for office and lab space at 109 Brookline Ave. in the Fenway is now underway. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on…
Positive Test Rate in Back Bay Continues Downtrend
Last week the Back Bay’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased for a fourth week in a row and fell under 1 percent after posting a 5.8 percent increase towards the end of April. According to the latest data released…
ZBA Approves Residential Building at 58 Burbank St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on May 18 voted to approve the residential building pro-posed for 58 Burbank St. in the Fenway. The proposed building will be seven stories, and “immediately adjacent to the Fenway CDC” offices, said attorney…
BFSNA Gets Update on Proposed IBA Redevelopment Project
The Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association was given an update on the status of IBA’s proposed redevelopment project during its virtual meeting on May 18. Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO of IBA (Inqui-linos Boricuas en Acción), the Boston nonprofit that purchased the…
Janey Adopts State’s Decision to Eliminate All COVID Restrictions on May 29
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on Monday that Boston will “align” with the state’s decision to eliminate all COVID restrictions, including the mask mandate on May 29. Masks are still required by all residents—vaccinated or not—on public transportation and in…
Midtown Hotel Redevelopment Project Proposes New Underground Parking Entrance
The entrance for underground parking for the proposed redevelopment of the former Midtown Hotel would be moved from Public Alley 404 to a new service drive, making room for a new, small public park where Cumberland Street and the alley…
Baker Announces All COVID Restrictions to Be Lifted May 29
Gov. Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
Jon Santiago to Detail Plan for Mass/Cass in the South End
On Thursday (today), Jon Santiago will hold a press conference to detail his plans for addressing the persistent crisis at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. As a resident who lives near Massachusetts Avenue, an Emergency Room physician at Boston…