Throughout the pandemic, Jack Huang has thought of his employees as family. As the owner of Douzo Sushi and its sister restaurants Basho Japanese Brassiere, Shabu Maru, and Sushi Momento in Cleveland Circle, Huang said he realized that by putting…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BLC Denies Fenway Parking Meter Proposal without Prejudice: Residents Upset with Lack of Inclusion in Process
Following strong opposition from the community, the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) voted to deny without prejudice the proposal by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to install 15 multi-space electronic parking meter pay stations on Park Dr. and…
Sinkhole Appears in Charlesgate Park
A mysterious sinkhole was discovered in Charlesgate Park this past Sunday, and was reported to be around five feet wide and eight feet deep, according to a spokesperson for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. The sinkhole is located by the brick-floored…
Chester Square Neighbors Discuss Snow Removal With Janey
Chester Square Neighbors (CSN) met virtually on January 6, where neighbors discussed the first snowstorm of the winter with Council President Kim Janey and Kim Crucioli from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services. Many residents experienced various issues with the…
ZBA Approves Parking Spaces; Separation of Units in the South End
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) met virtually on January 12, where they approved two proposed items in the South End. At 11HF Claremont Park, attorney Marc LaCasse proposed to legalize two parking spots in the rear of the building…
BVHDC Hears Advisory Review for Isabella St. Church Condo Proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on January 12 to hear an Advisory Review for the conversion of the former Our Lady of Victories Church at 19 Isabella St. into 26 condominiums. More than one developer has…
CBCU Westland Ave. Branch Open and Ready to Serve
The City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) has made its way to the Back Bay/Fenway area with a brand new branch. The credit union opened doors to a branch at 2 Westland Ave. in late November of last year, and…
In Final State of the City Address, Walsh Speaks of Boston’s Resiliency
Mayor Martin Walsh delivered what was probably his final State of the City address virtually on January 12 from the new Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. Last week, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Walsh for Labor Secretary, and on…
Alexandria to Purchase Landmark Center
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a real investment trust company that focuses on life science and technology office space, is poised to purchase the Landmark Center, which includes 401 Park Drive and 201 Brookline Ave., from Samuels & Associates for $1.52…
City to Remain in Step Two, Phase Two of Reopening Plan
Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Tuesday that Boston will remain in Step Two, Phase Two of the state’s reopening process for “at least another three weeks,” until January 27. Walsh said that as of Monday, Boston had 431 new confirmed…