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…
Author: Lauren Bennett
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…
Taj Boston IAG Concerned About Traffic and Alley
The Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the proposed Taj Boston hotel renovation project met on April 29 to ask some questions they had prepared for the development team, as well as discuss some mitigation for the alley behind the hotel.…
Zakim Joins Fenway Seniors for Pizza and Conversation
City Councilor Josh Zakim was at the Peterborough Senior Center in Fenway on May 1 to discuss the issues he’s been working on, as well as address questions from the seniors in attendance. Everyone munched on pizza donated from Domino’s…
Fenway Residents Unhappy with Boylston Street Dorm Proposal
Scape, a British-based development company, has proposed to build a dormitory building at 1252-1270 Boylston St. that would provide fully furnished living spaces for graduates and undergraduates in the city in an effort to get them out of residential apartments.…
Trailer Restroom pilot returns to Boston Common
The Friends of the Public Garden have announced the return of the pilot program for restroom facilities on the Boston Common “after last year’s success,” the organization said in an e-newsletter. “The Friends wishes to thank the Harold Whitworth Pierce…
City Council Hopes to Gain $5 Million for Supportive Housing with New Order
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on April 18 regarding an order that “seeks to accept an adjustment of the local room occupancy excise rate by .05 percent points to 6.5 percent for all lodging establishments,”…
Councilor Wu Proposes Resident Parking Permit Fees
City Councilor Michelle Wu filed an ordinance this week to add a “modest fee” for resident parking permits across the city, as well as to create a visitor parking pass. Wu has proposed parking permit fees in the past, but…
Update on Landmark Center Provided at ACNA Annual Meeting
Members of the community and several elected officials came to the Ruggles Baptist Church on April 3 for the Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association (ACNA) annual meeting. The community heard from Sen. Will Brownsberger, Councilor Josh Zakim, and an update on…