The Harriet Tubman House project at 566 Columbus Ave. was back before the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) at a virtual hearing on May 18 after being continued from the May 5 hearing. The project was approved in concept…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BBAC Holds First Virtual Hearing on May 13
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually for the first time on May 13, where project proponents were able to remotely present their proposals via Zoom. 545 Boylston St. At 545 Boylston St, applicant Kathryn Lampes proposed an extension…
City Council Holds Hearing on Language Access During COVID-19 Pandemic
The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on May 15 regarding language ac-cess and information parity during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was the first time a Boston City Council hearing was available in languages other than English.…
Newbury St. Stylist ‘Excited’ to Reopen, But Is Treading With Caution
For many across Boston, it has now surpassed the two month mark of working from home and only going out for essentials like groceries and prescriptions, and many have realized that their hair desperately needs to be cut. Some have…
Red Sox Hopeful for a Return to Play This Season: Elected Officials Address Fenwickians
Nearly 90 people tuned into the Red Sox neighborhood conference call on May 6, which provided an update to the community about goings-on at Fenway Park and what lies ahead for baseball and other events, as well as provided local…
Summer Bummer: Walsh Cancels All Festivals and Parades for the Summer; Boston Pops to Hold Virtual Fourth of July Event
Mayor Walsh on May 8 announced that all festivals and parades scheduled to be held on city property this summer, up to and including Labor Day, will be cancelled. He encouraged organizers of these events to create virtual versions so…
City Looking at Expanding Sidewalks, Making Pedestrian Lanes to Help Businesses
Mayor Walsh on Monday said that the City of Boston is exploring different ways to help busi-nesses once the economy starts to reopen, including the expansion of sidewalks and possible creation of temporary bus lanes to increase bus service. “We…
Baker Announces Four-Phase Reopening Plan
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced a four-phased approach to reopening the state, as well as released Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that all industries will follow. “The goal of the phased reopening, based on public health guidance, is to methodically…
City Council Holds Hearing on Food Insecurity and Cultural Competency
The Boston City Council Committee on City & Neighborhood Services held a hearing on May 8 on addressing food insecurity and cultural competency in the midst of the COVID-19 out-break. Co-sponsored by City Councilors Liz Breadon and Julia Mejia, the…
Bay Village HDC Hears Townhome Proposal for 132 Arlington St. Parking Lot
The Bay Village Historic District Commission held its first virtual meeting via Zoom on May 12, where an advisory review for the construction of nine rowhouses on the existing parking lot at 132 Arlington St. was heard. The Commission was…