City Councilor Michelle Wu held a virtual panel discussion on August 20 to discuss a Green New Deal for Boston at the municipal level, where she invited several community activists to offer their viewpoints on the matter. Wu recently released…
Author: Lauren Bennett
SELDC Hears Initial Proposal for 41 Berkeley St., Including a Senior Care Building and Affordable Housing
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) held an advisory review on August 24 for the proposed redevelopment of the parcels at 41 Berkeley St., currently home to Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT). Developer Related Beal, along with Hacin…
Phased-In, Hybrid Approach Announced for Back to School No In-Person Classes Until October 1
Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius recently announced a phased-in approach to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, with all students beginning with remote learning. The plan was announced at a press conference on…
BLC Approves Small Cell Light Pole in the Fenway; Work on Arlington St. Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on August 25, where a proposal for a replacement street light with small cell wireless infrastructure was approved, as was initial work on Arlington St. Church. 31 Park Drive Street Light After several…
Gardening During a Pandemic: Fenway Victory Gardens Members Work Together to Make Growing Season a Success
Gardening is always a popular activity in the City of Boston, but it became all the rage this summer because of its outdoor, social-distancing friendly nature. The Sun spoke with Fenway Garden Society president Elizabeth Bertolozzi for an update on…
City Announces Polling Location Changes and Safety Measures Ahead of Sept. 1 Primary
With the September 1 primary right around the corner, the City of Boston has announced changes to some polling locations, especially ones that were located in senior housing buildings, to help keep residents safe during the pandemic. The City has…
Baker, Walsh Discuss Schools, COVID Updates
Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Walsh each held a press conference on August 18, where they talked about schools and COVID-19 updates. Baker addressed food insecurity in the state, and Walsh also talked about the importance of the postal service.…
BVNA Hears New Proposal for Isabella St. Church; Discusses Emerson College’s Testing Protocol and Use of W Hotel
The Bay Village Planning and Licensing Committee met virtually on August 17, where a new proposal was heard for the church at 19 Isabella Street, and representatives from Emerson College spoke to the community about its plans to house students…
BBAC Approves Refurbishment of 224 Clarendon St. Entrance
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on August 12 approved with provisos the refurbishment of the entrance at 224 Clarendon St. Architect Tom Trykowski presented the proposal for the project, which is part of a new design that had been…
WaterGoat Trash Net Launched Into the Muddy River
The long-awaited WaterGoat trash net was finally launched into the Muddy River at a small, socially distanced event on August 5 at the corner of Ipswich St. and Charlesgate East that brought together members of the community, elected officials, and…