The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) approved the proposed work at 97 Newbury St. for the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) at its virtual meeting on July 13. The project had previously come before the Commission for an advisory…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Wu Announces That Michael Cox Will Serve As Next Police Commissioner
Mayor Michelle Wu announced on July 13 that Boston native Michael Cox, who currently serves as the Chief of Police in Ann Arbor Michigan, will be the next and 44th commissioner of the Boston Police Department. Wu was joined by…
BVHDC Approves Blade Sign for Charles St. Dental
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) on July 12 approved the rest of the signage for Charles St. Dental, to be located at 121 Charles St. South. The applicant came before the Commission last month with a proposal for…
ZBA Approves Residential Proposal for Hotel Alexandra Building
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on July 12 approved the proposal for the Hotel Alexandra building, located at 1759-1763 Washington St. The proposal is to change the occupancy to a multifamily residential use with a commercial/restaurant use on the…
Lots of support for “Jazz Square” designation at corner of Mass. Ave. and Columbus Ave.
A South End resident is working to honor and recognize the history of jazz in the South End, and many folks are behind him. Bob Barney is hoping to rename the corner of Columbus Ave. and Mass. Ave.—what he described…
BLC approves two DAS nodes near the Public Garden
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on June 28 approved the replacement of two new light poles with DAS nodes in the the area of the Boston Public Garden. This application was continued from last month’s hearing, and Keenan Brinn, a…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular back at the Esplanade this year
After two years of virtual Fourth of July events because of COVID-19, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is returning to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. Though the free program will be in-person this year, it will also…
Union Park Neighborhood Assoc. provides rat remediation update
In a June 27 newsletter, the Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA)’s Rodent Remediation Committee provided an update on its recent work. The organization has been discussing the rat problem in the neighborhood for some time now, including at its April…
Hotel Vendome Fire 50th Anniversary Ceremony Honors Nine Fallen Firefighters
On June 17, A remembrance ceremony was held for the nine firefighters who lost their lives in the four alarm Hotel Vendome Fire 50 years ago—the largest tragedy in the history of the Boston Fire Department. Fire Lieutenant Thomas J.…
Public Meeting Held for Dispensary Proposed for 565 Columbus Ave.
Sweet & Sour, LLC is proposing a retail cannabis dispensary for 565 Columbus Ave. Unit C3 in the South End. At a virtual community meeting on June 21, proponents Gabriel Viera, Elis Omoroghomwan, and Christian Nicholson were on hand to…