The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday voted to approve zoning relief for the proposed project at 34 East Springfield St. in the South End to renovate the existing four story row house into five affordable one bedroom rental…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Bok, Fenwickians Protest Suspension of the #55 Bus
City Councilor Kenzie Bok and residents gathered at the MBTA #55 bus stop at Jersey St. and Queensbury streets on Sunday, the first day that service was suspended on the line. “The Councilor, residents, and neighborhood groups are demanding that…
Baker Announces Rest of Schedule for Vaccine Rollout; All Residents 16 and Older Will Be Eligible on April 19
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced a timeline for remaining residents to get vaccinated, with the general public becoming eligible on April 19. “We all know that the anxiety that’s created by this process can be stressful for many people,…
Community Meeting Held for Proposed Cannabis Store on Boylston St. Store to Be Located In Former Little Steve’s Pizzeria Site
A community meeting was held on March 15 regarding a proposed cannabis shop at 1114 Boylston St., the former site of Little Steve’s Pizzeria. The Boston Cannabis Board provided Cypress Tree with a Host Community Agreement, and the Zoning Board…
Boston to Receive $435 Million as Part of the American Rescue Act
Mayor Martin Walsh held a press conference on March 15, where he discussed some updates regarding COVID in the city, and Congressman Stephen Lynch provided some details about the newly passed federal American Rescue Plan. Walsh said that as of…
Fenway Vaccination Site to Move to Hynes Convention Center
Last Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that the state’s mass vaccination site at Fenway Park will be moving to the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay on March 18. “Red Sox opening day is coming up on April 1,…
Essaibi George’s ‘Get Boston Back to Business’ Tour Kicks Off
City Councilor At-Large and mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi George has embarked on a “Get Boston Back to Business” tour, where she visits local businesses across the city to chat with owners about recovery efforts and what kind of support they’re…
Walsh Provides Update on COVID-19, Vaccinations; Announces Program to Drive Customers to Local Businesses
Mayor Martin Walsh held a press conference on March 9, where he provided an update on COVID-19, vaccinations, small business assistance, and Boston Public Schools (BPS). Walsh said that for the week ending with February 28, the seven day average…
Cocoanut Grove Memorial Recommended for $250,000 CPA Grant
On February 11, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted to support the recommendations of Mayor Marty Walsh regarding 67 projects to receive funding from the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The Cocoanut Grove Memorial project, which has been proposed for Statler…
Reimagine Boston Main Streets Program Looks at Ways to Support Local Business Districts: Ensure Equitable Economic Recovery
In the midst of a pandemic, looking out for the future of Boston’s Main Streets districts has become all the more urgent. The City launched its Reimagine Main Streets program in November of last year, which, according to the City’s…