Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference on January 10 to provide updates on the public health crisis at Mass and Cass. “Our efforts here at Mass and Cass have been driven by a public health and housing-led approach,” Wu…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Me2/Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert Set for Symphony Hall: Ensemble Aims to Support and Welcome Those With Mental Illness
After nearly two years of pandemic uncertainty, several local residents are gearing up for their upcoming performance with the Me2/Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The Me2/Orchestra is a New England orchestra “created for musicians living with mental illnesses and the people…
ZBA Approves Addition at 95-97 Broadway in Bay Village
On January 11, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a proposal at 95-97 Broadway in Bay Village to add a partial second and a third floor addition for two residential units to the existing office space on the ground…
Baker Announces That 26 Million Rapid Antigen Tests Are Forthcoming
The Baker administration on January 11 announced that the Commonwealth will be receiving 26 million rapid antigen COVID-19 tests over three months in a contract with iHealth, a company who produces the tests. Baker said that the tests will be…
Council Welcomes Five New Members at First Meeting of the Year; Elects Flynn as President
The Boston City Council held its first meeting of the year on Monday, with five new council members who had been sworn in just two hours earlier. The Council welcomed new District 4 Councilor Brian Worrell, At-Large Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune,…
Wu, Officials Visit Long Island Campus; Say Bringing Back Services Is a “Medium-to Long-Term” Goal
Mayor Michelle Wu, along with Senior Advisor Dr. Monica Bharel, Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, as well as other members of the Administration, took a ferry…
EBNA Hears from Councilor Flynn; Discusses Request for Beer and Wine License
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) met virtually for its first meeting of the year on January 4, where members and neighbors heard a safety report from Boston Police D-4 Capt. Steve Sweeney, updates from new City Council president Ed…
SELDC Hears Second Advisory Review for Seven Story Multi-Use Building at 1395 Washington St.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) heard a second advisory review on January 4 for the proposed project at 1395 Washington St., which is to raze the existing one story commercial building and construct a seven-story building with retail…
Can’t Make It to the Gym? Local Fitness Company Brings the Fitness Center to You
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, some residents may not feel comfortable exercising in a gym or fitness center with others. Elite Home Fitness is a company that was started about five years ago by Luis Mendonca, and offers a…
BVHDC Approves Dormer at Fayette St.
At its December 14 hearing, the Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) approved a gabled dormer on the front facade of 32 Fayette St. Architect Paul McNeely explained that the dormer would have four wooden double hung windows and a…