The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) heard several proposals at their Aug. 14 meeting, ranging from flags on Newbury Street to cell phone antennas on light poles in the district. 28 Newbury Street—Cartier A representative from architecture firm Gensler came…
Author: Lauren Bennett
City Council to Hold ‘Unreasonable and Excessive Noise’ Hearing Aug. 29
As noise issues continue to plague neighborhoods across the city from increased construction to trash trucks, the City Council Committee on Environment, Sustainability, and Parks is holding a hearing on Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. regarding “unreasonable and excessive noise”…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Gearing Up For Final Neighborhood Night
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will have its final Neighborhood Night of the summer tonight, August 22, where the museum will come alive with the sights and sounds of musicians, artists, and other creators. The theme of the final night…
Claremont Neighbors Weigh in on Worcester St. Housing Proposal
A special meeting of the Claremont Neighborhood Association was held on Aug. 15 for LIHC Investment Group to present their proposal for approximately 60 market rate apartments on Worcester Street between Columbus Avenue and Tremont Street. The space is currently…
‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Public Meeting Causes Uproar
South End Library Park was packed full of Southenders and others on Aug. 7 for a contentious meeting held by the city in response to their “Operation Clean Sweep” effort, in which 34 individuals with outstanding warrants were arrested in…
Preserving Boston’s Historic Architecture : The Making of a Historic Iron-Fence
Black iron-fences are a staple in landmarked districts like the Back Bay and the South End, but their history and significance can often be overlooked, as well as the amount of work it takes to fabricate and restore them. The…
Fr. John Unni Selected as 2019 Barr Fellow
Father John Unni, Pastor at St. Cecilia Parish oe Belvidere Street, has been chosen as a 2019 Barr Fellow. “The Barr Foundation selects 12 exemplary civic leaders based on their personal qualities, organizational impact, and track record of collaboration to…
Fenway Gets Muddy River, 401 Park Updates
The Fenway Civic Association held a Summer Meeting at the Fenway Community Center on Aug. 13 to update the Fenway neighborhood on important parks happenings. The community heard from both Margaret Dyson, Director of Historic Parks for the Boston Parks…
Muddy Water Initiative Receives $12K for ‘WaterGoat’ to Clean up Debris in River
The Muddy River will very soon be free of golf balls, baseballs, shoes, and other items that have plagued the water for so long. The Muddy Water Initiative, a grassroots educational and advocacy group for stakeholders focused on climate resilience…
BBAC Subcommittee Discusses Signage Feedback
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) Signage Subcommittee gathered for a fourth meeting on Aug. 1, to discuss feedback discussed at previous meetings, hear a signage proposal from BBAC member Robert Weintraub and a presentation on streetscape codes from Selbert…