The Friends of Crite Park is getting closer to its goal of creating a brand new park at the inter-section of Columbus Ave., West Canton St., and Appleton St. in the South End. Last week, the City Council approved a…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BBAC Hears Advisory Review for Addition and Roof Terrace at 37 Newbury Street
The Back Bay Architectural Commission heard an advisory review on April 13 for an addition and a terrace on the existing building at 37 Newbury St., which is currently home to LensCrafters on the ground floor. The architect who presented…
Upcoming Filming Will Cause Parking Restrictions and Street Closures in Union Park Area
The Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA) reported that there will be several upcoming parking restrictions and street closures in the neighborhood due to the filming of a television show. Upcoming parking restrictions include: • Union Park Street (btwn Washington St…
Berkeley Community Garden Celebrates Gardening With Community Potluck and Cleanup
Plot owners at the Berkeley Community Gardens gathered on April 9 for an annual spring cleanup and potluck, where they shared food and each other’s company. Many gardeners were out and about in their plots on Saturday afternoon, cleaning out…
Fenway Community Development Corporation Holds Annual Virtual Meeting
The Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) held its annual meeting virtually on April 7, where the organization’s successes over the past year were celebrated and neighbors heard an update from keynote speaker Ellen LaPointe of Fenway Health. Mayor Michelle Wu…
Concerts, Upcoming Baseball Season Discussed at Fenway Park Neighborhood Meeting
A Fenway Park Neighborhood Update was held both virtually and in person at the Ford Clubhouse on April 6, where the Red Sox gave updates on goings-on in the area of the ballpark and what to expect for the upcoming…
EBNA Hears Updates on Mass/Cass, Restaurants, and Life Science Proposal
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) had a packed agenda for its April 5 virtual meeting—speakers included Boston Police D4 Capt. Steven Sweeney, Rockland Trust Bank, Jeff Gates of SoWa Hospitality Group, Senior Advisor to Mayor Wu Dr. Monica Bharel,…
SELDC Approves Replacement of Four Light Poles With Small Cell Antennae
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on April 5, where it ap-proved the replacement of several light poles with small cell antenna equipment. The Back Bay has also seen a number of these proposals in recent months,…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Several Projects
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) granted variances to projects at 142 St. Botolph St. and 593-595 Albany St., as well as clarified an issue with the approval of the proposed cannabis dispensary at 48-62 Brookline Ave. 48-62 Brookline Ave.…
Council Holds Hearing on Conservation Corps Set to Kick Off in May
The City Council Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, chaired by District 6 Councilor Kendra Lara, held a hearing on March 29 regarding the creation of a city-level conservation corps in Boston. This docket is sponsored by District 8…