The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BNVA) held its annual meeting virtually on November 1, where committees provided updates. No special guests were invited to the meeting this year, as many who would have normally been invited had been to recent…
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SELDC Approves re-cladding and Mechanical Equipment for 440 and 450 Tremont St.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on November 2, where they approved a proposal at 440 and 450 Tremont St. to re-clad the facades of both buildings, as well as install new mechanical equipment behind a new…
Women’s Lunch Place Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
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Back Bay, City Kick off Early Voting
Back Bay voters had the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election over the weekend at the Copley Library and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes…
Symphony T Station to Close to Make Accessibility Improvements
The Symphony stop on the MBTA’s “E” Line is slated to close for a year and a half beginning in the summer of 2023 to make accessibility improvements to the 80-year-old station, including the addition of new elevators at all…
City Council, Activists, Community Leaders Discuss Reparations for Black Bostonians
The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on October 26 “regarding reparations and their impact on the civil rights of Black Bostonians.” The Committee is chaired by Councilor Julia Mejia, who also sponsored this docket along with…
Several Local Democratic Committees Host At-large City Council Candidate Forum
A forum for At-Large City Council candidates was hosted by the Ward 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, and 20 Democratic Committees on October 19, where seven of the eight candidates attended (Althea Garrison was not in attendance). Incumbent councilors…
Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
Final Decision on Mother Church Accessible Entry Remanded to BLC Subcommittee
A proposal to create an accessible entry at the the Christian Science Church’s Mother Church came before the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) for a third time on October 26, where the Commission voted to remand the final review of the…