Month: January 2022
Transformative: Proposed Zoning Plan for Simmons’ Longwood Campus
An international construction and development company is pitching a proposal to the city to create an overall zoning plan that would allow for the construction of four new mixed-use buildings on Simmons University’s residential campus in the Longwood neighborhood. Skanska…
Winter Walk Returns to Raise Funds and Awareness in Fight to End Homelessness in Greater Boston
Winter Walk – an annual event that aims to raise funds and create awareness in its mission to end homelessness in Greater Boston – returns for its sixth year on Sunday, Feb. 13. Participants check in at 8:30 a.m. at…
Senator Lydia Edwards Sworn in
At a State House ceremony last Thursday Senator Lydia Edwards was administered the oath of office by Gov. Charlie Baker in front of a room of new colleagues, friends and family. After taking the oath Edwards addressed the Massachusetts Senate…
Vaccination Mandate Deadline Extended for City Employees
Mayor Michelle Wu on Jan. 24 announced that she has pushed back the date for city workers to comply with her vaccine mandate. The mandate was originally set to take effect on Jan.15, and those found to not be in…
Fuel Assistance Benefits Now at $1,650
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) kicked off the annual Fuel Assistance Program at the ABCD offices in the South End and Chinatown. ABCD ABCD President/CEO John J. Drew is now urging residents to apply for fuel aid now as…
USES’ S.T.E.P. Program Helping to Grow Financial Stability for Families
Since October of last year, United South End Settlements (USES) has been providing 16 families with unrestricted monthly payments of $800 through its S.T.E.P. (Striving Towards Economic Prosperity) Program. According to USES’ website, “The program is particularly relevant and important…
Attorney General Maura Healey Announces Bid for Governor
Standing in Maverick Square in neighboring East Boston last Thursday Attorney General Maura Healey officially announced her candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts. Healey has long been touted as the successor to Gov. Charlie Baker’s governorship and emerged as a frontrunner…
Colonial Society Welcomes Public for Monthly Open Houses
The Colonial Society of Massachusetts is inviting the public to tour its headquarters at 87 Mount Vernon St. at its next monthly open house on Sunday, Feb. 6. “The house really hasn’t been open to the public that much, so…
Zoning Board of Appeals Denies Addition at 661-661A Tremont St
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) denied a proposal at 661-661A Tremont St. to build a rear addition to the first floor and basement to create more office space for Concept Properties. Architect James Christopher said that the addition would…