The City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on October 19 regarding a Preservation Restriction Agreement for 41 Melrose St. in Bay Village, known as the Howell Matson House. While Councilor Michelle Wu is the chair…
Author: Lauren Bennett
UPNA Discusses Solutions for Ongoing Rat Problem
Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) is on a mission to remove rats from the area. After forming a Rodent Remediation Committee, which worked together to do a walkthrough of the Union Park area and research different ways to address the…
BVHDC Wants More Info About Rooftop Addition Proposed for 95-97 Broadway
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on October 12 to hear an advisory review for an addition on top of the existing two story building at 95-97 Broadway. Meichi Peng of Meichi Peg Design Studio and her…
Public Receives Update on Charlesgate Revitalization Project
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy and the Charlesgate Alliance held a meeting on September 21 to update the public on the Charlesgate Revitalization Project. Many hands are involved in this project, including members of the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation…
SELDC Seeks More Info on Structural Integrity of 595 Albany St. Before Granting Ability to Demolish
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on October 5, where Commissioners heard a proposal for 595 Albany St. to demolish the existing two story brick building and replace it with a six story mixed use building that…
BIFT, Related Beal Hold Community Meeting Regarding 41 Berkeley St.
The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BIFT), along with developer Related Beal, updated the community on their plans for the lot at 41 Berkeley St. in the South End as the school continues to move forward with its plan to…
Owens Still Second Place Winner in District 7 Council Race, According to Recount
After a recount requested by District 7 City Council candidate Angelina Camacho following the September 14 primary election, results show that Roy Owens still came in second place to Tania Anderson, leaving Camacho in the third place spot. In the…
BLC Wants More Information on Proposal for Mother Church Accessible Entry
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on September 28 continued a discussion regarding the proposed accessible entry for the mother church extension at the Christian Science Church Complex. The proposal includes creating an accessible entry that features a glass vestibule, elevator,…
King Boston Awards Twelfth Baptist Church With $1 Million Gift
Nonprofit King Boston on September 21 presented the Twelfth Baptist Church with a $1 million gift which will be used to “aid its social ministries, food insecurity program and former incarcerated program, and as a catalyst for its upcoming capital…
SELDC Hears Advisory Review for New Building Proposed for 85 W. Newton St.
On September 15, South End Landmark District Commission heard an advisory review for the construction of a new building at 85 West Newton St. for the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. Vanessa Calderon-Rosado, CEO of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción…