The Boston City Council held a hearing on Nov. 19 regarding the discussion of of transportation network companies (TNC), such as Uber and Lyft, that operate in Boston. “We’re all aware that TNCs such as Uber and Lyft have now…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BBAC Discusses Sandwich Board Guidelines with Hopeful Vote Set for Dec. 11
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) Signage Subcommittee met for its monthly meeting on Nov. 7, to continue the discussion on updating the signage guidelines, with a particular focus on what to do about sandwich boards on Newbury Street. A…
Trillium Brewing Company Opens New Fenway Location
Popular beer gurus Esther and JC Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Company celebrated the opening of their new location at 401 Park in the Fenway on Oct. 26. “It was amazing,” Esther Tetreault said. “ A really good turnout all day.”…
Uwila Warrior Opens Beacon Hill Storefront, Providing Underwear for the Modern Woman
Several years ago, Lisa Mullan found herself disappointed with the choices for women’s underwear: many were uncomfortable, impractical, or just plain ugly. Mullan had studied business, so in 2015 she and Natalia Martorell, one of her best friends from college…
BBAC Approves Another Portion of Taj Hotel Project
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) held their monthly hearing on October 9, where they discussed several projects regarding windows, doors, mechanical equipment, and light poles. A large ongoing project in the Back Bay is the restoration of the Taj…
Open Newbury Returns for Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Newbury Street will be pedestrian-only from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue in what has become known as “Open Newbury Street.” From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 14, Aug. 25, and Sept.…
401 Park Phase One Complete, Time out Market to Open in Coming Weeks
The 401 Park building, formerly known as the Landmark Center, was finally revealed to the public on May 17. Phase One of the project began in 2017, and includes 1.1 acres of open space along Park Drive, restoration and improvements…
Bay Village Rattled by Mike and Patty’s Trash, Traffic; Wants More Info on Marijuana Proposal
Two major topics were up for discussion at the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) Planning and Licensing meeting on May 20, including issues with traffic, trash, and patrons at the Mike and Patty’s sandwich shop on Church Street, as well…
Two Projects Return Before BBAC; Receive Approval
A couple of projects came back to the Back Bay Architectural Commission on May 8 with new proposals, after being asked to make changes. The first was the forthcoming Chick-fil-A restaurant at 569 Boylston St., represented by architect Jeremy Lindsey.…
SELDC Denies Demolition of 587 Albany St. Building
In a continuation from July 2018 and April 2019, applicant Josh Federman returned before the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on May 7 with another proposal to demolish the existing building at 587 Albany St. and construct a six-unit…