A mysterious sinkhole was discovered in Charlesgate Park this past Sunday, and was reported to be around five feet wide and eight feet deep, according to a spokesperson for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. The sinkhole is located by the brick-floored…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Chester Square Neighbors Discuss Snow Removal With Janey
Chester Square Neighbors (CSN) met virtually on January 6, where neighbors discussed the first snowstorm of the winter with Council President Kim Janey and Kim Crucioli from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services. Many residents experienced various issues with the…
ZBA Approves Parking Spaces; Separation of Units in the South End
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) met virtually on January 12, where they approved two proposed items in the South End. At 11HF Claremont Park, attorney Marc LaCasse proposed to legalize two parking spots in the rear of the building…
BVHDC Hears Advisory Review for Isabella St. Church Condo Proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on January 12 to hear and Advisory Review for the conversion of the former Our Lady of Victories Church at 19 Isabella St. into 26 condominiums. More than one developer has…
CBCU Westland Ave. Branch Open and Ready to Serve
The City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) has made its way to the Back Bay/Fenway area with a brand new branch. The credit union opened doors to a branch at 2 Westland Ave. in late November of last year, and…
In Final State of the City Address, Walsh Speaks of Boston’s Resiliency
Mayor Martin Walsh delivered what was probably his final State of the City address virtually on January 12 from the new Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. Last week, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Walsh for Labor Secretary, and on…
Alexandria to Purchase Landmark Center
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a real investment trust company that focuses on life science and technology office space, is poised to purchase the Landmark Center, which includes 401 Park Drive and 201 Brookline Ave., from Samuels & Associates for $1.52…
City to Remain in Step Two, Phase Two of Reopening Plan
Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Tuesday that Boston will remain in Step Two, Phase Two of the state’s reopening process for “at least another three weeks,” until January 27. Walsh said that as of Monday, Boston had 431 new confirmed…
Walsh Signs Executive Order Creating the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency
Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday signed an ordinance to create the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT), which will bring together the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel and the new nine-member Civilian Review Board, and establish “a single point of…
SELDC Approves Design for New Crite Park in Concept; Details to Be Worked out in Subcommittee
The proposed design for the new Crite Park at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West Canton and Appleton Streets was approved in concept by the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on January 5. Cheryl Dickinson, the chairperson for…