The Emerald Necklace Conservancy hosted a walking tour of Charlesgate Park on March 18 to provide residents with information and visuals about the existing park and its problems, as well as what is being envisioned for the space in the…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Herbal Power Holds Community Meeting Regarding Dispensary Proposed for 329 Columbus Ave.
Herbal Power, a social equity cannabis company, held a community meeting on March 16 regarding its proposed cannabis dispensary at 329 Columbus Ave., in the former Coda restaurant space. This was not a city-sponsored meeting, but rather one hosted by…
BBAC Approves Three Das Node Locations, Continues Remaining Four
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on March 9 approved several locations for new light poles with DAS nodes in the district, and continued several other locations. DAS nodes are equipment used to provide cellular service to the city. ExteNet…
Council Holds Hearing on Targeted Residential Picketing Ordinance
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on March 14 regarding the ordinance filed by Mayor Michelle Wu on targeted residential picketing. The hearing was held on Zoom, with no in-person participation. As filed, the ordinance reads…
BPDA Holds Public Meeting for Proposed Life Science Building at 80 E. Berkeley St.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on March 14 regarding the Notice of Project Change for the proposed 10-story building at 80 East Berkeley St., which will consist of office, lab, and research space and…
Licensing Board Holds Public Hearing Regarding 16 Concerts Proposed for Fenway
The Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing (MOCAL) held a virtual public hearing on March 2 to allow residents to weigh in on the 16 proposed summer concerts at Fenway Park this year. The Red Sox filed the application…
CSN Hears from Alison Barnet; Discusses Mass Ave Coalition Festival in Chester Park
Chester Square Neighbors (CSN) met virtually on March 2, where members and residents had a talk with South End resident and author Alison Barnet about some history on Massachusetts Ave., as well as talked about the Mass Ave. Coalition Festival…
City’s Indoor Mask Mandate to Be Lifted on March 5
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) held a virtual meeting on March 1, where it discussed COVID-19 updates and trends, as well as made a unanimous decision to lift the city’s indoor mask mandate beginning on Saturday, March 5. BPHC…
EBNA Hears Changes to Previously Approved 80 East Berkeley St. Proposal
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) met virtually on March 1, where discussion included the community safety report, a fire safety report, a business spotlight on Atlantico, and a presentation about the proposal at 80 East Berkeley St. to construct…
SELDC Hears Third Advisory Review for New IBA Building at 85 W. Newton St.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) heard a third advisory review for the proposed building at 85 West Newton St., which will be the new home for Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA). The project last came before the Commission…