A South End resident is working to honor and recognize the history of jazz in the South End, and many folks are behind him. Bob Barney is hoping to rename the corner of Columbus Ave. and Mass. Ave.—what he described…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BLC approves two DAS nodes near the Public Garden
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on June 28 approved the replacement of two new light poles with DAS nodes in the the area of the Boston Public Garden. This application was continued from last month’s hearing, and Keenan Brinn, a…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular back at the Esplanade this year
After two years of virtual Fourth of July events because of COVID-19, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is returning to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. Though the free program will be in-person this year, it will also…
Union Park Neighborhood Assoc. provides rat remediation update
In a June 27 newsletter, the Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA)’s Rodent Remediation Committee provided an update on its recent work. The organization has been discussing the rat problem in the neighborhood for some time now, including at its April…
Hotel Vendome Fire 50th Anniversary Ceremony Honors Nine Fallen Firefighters
On June 17, A remembrance ceremony was held for the nine firefighters who lost their lives in the four alarm Hotel Vendome Fire 50 years ago—the largest tragedy in the history of the Boston Fire Department. Fire Lieutenant Thomas J.…
Public Meeting Held for Dispensary Proposed for 565 Columbus Ave.
Sweet & Sour, LLC is proposing a retail cannabis dispensary for 565 Columbus Ave. Unit C3 in the South End. At a virtual community meeting on June 21, proponents Gabriel Viera, Elis Omoroghomwan, and Christian Nicholson were on hand to…
Residents Continue To Push for 55 Bus To Stop at Copley: Many Residents Frustrated With New Proposed Route for the Bus
The 55 Bus Coalition, which consists of neighborhood groups such as the Fenway CDC, the Fenway Civic Association, Operation PEACE, and other residents, held a meeting on June 15 regarding the proposed changes to the 55 bus. Representatives from the…
Company Submits New PNF For Star Market Existing Site
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…
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…