Samuels & Associates on June 6 submitted a Project Notification Form (PNF) to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) for the existing Fenway Star Market site at 1380-1420 Boylston St. The project is called “1400 Boylston Street (Fenway Star…
Month: June 2022
BVHDC Discusses Signage; Revisions to Guidelines
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) discussed a signage proposal for Charles St. Dental, to be located at 121 Charles St. South at its June 14 hearing. The Commission also discussed the status of updating its regulatory standards. 121…
BBAC Approves Project at 222 Commonwealth Ave; Weighs In on 7 Newbury St
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on June 8, where it approved a project at 222 Commonwealth Ave., and heard an advisory review for a new storefront at 7 Newbury St. 222 Commonwealth Ave. Kyle Coughlin of Grassi…
Elected Officials Demand Better Mitigation for Sumner Tunnel Toll Project
Local residents got the first taste of what it is going to be like living with the scheduled weekend closures of the Sumner Tunnel for the next 36 weeks that will culminate in a full closure of the tunnel for…
We Urge Our Legislators To Support Lobster Fishing Bill
Most of us are environmentalists to some extent. We doubt there are few among us who do not find it heartbreaking that there was a record number of deaths of manatees this past year in Florida because excessive algae growth…
Parcel 12 Air-Rights Project Celebrates Major Construction Milestone
Special to Sun With more than 150 pieces – 520 tons – of steel and precast concrete planks now stretched across the Massachusetts Turnpike (Mass Pike/I-90), Boston’s first air-rights project in more than 40 years has now bridged across eight…
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SELDC Approves “Souledad” Mural
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on June 7 approved the installation of a mural on the side of the building at 1701 Washington St., which is home to the Washington Manor Apartments. The mural is being proposed by…
Requested Change in Occupancy for Lodging House at 291 Beacon St. Meets With Strong Opposition
A proposal to change the occupancy of an existing lodging house at 291 Beacon St. from 11 to 31 met with strong opposition during the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) License and Building Use Committee Meeting, which took…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Nears 15 Percent: Public Health Officials Brace for Spike During Graduation Season
The Back Bay and the surrounding area’s COVID positive test rates jumped to nearly 15 percent last week forcing Boston public health officials to brace for a potential new spike in cases during graduation season. While it seems the latest…