A subcommittee of the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on October 28 to discuss the final design of the mechanical equipment for the proposed five story retail and office building to be built on the existing parking lot…
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Mayor-Elect Michelle Wu Swearing-In Set for Boston City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor-elect Michelle Wu’s swearing-in ceremony will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 16 in the Boston City Hall Council Chamber. “Given the shortened transition and the urgent challenges facing Boston, we’re getting right to work on November 16th,” said…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Increase
After decreasing 17 percent two weeks ago, the Back Bay and surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate increased last week. According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC),1,925 Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North…
Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok Endorse Councilor Edwards for Senate
Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok are among those to endorse Councilor Lydia Edwards in her bid for the First Suffolk and Middlesex District State Senate seat. “I’ve known of, worked with, and been impressed by Lydia Edwards…
Boston Ready to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids Ages 5-11
Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on November 5, where she spoke about the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11, and provided some information about COVID in Boston. “Our citywide positivity rate has remained relatively…
Michelle Wu Elected Next Mayor of Boston
Wu was a favorite among Back Bay voters In a historic election where two female candidates of color squared off for the first time for the Boston Mayoral seat, Michelle Wu edged out Anissa Essaibi George during Tuesday’s election to…
Community Learns about Seven-story Building Proposed for 1395 Washington St.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on October 27 regarding the proposed seven story building for 1395 Washington Street in the South End. Attorney Marc LaCasse and architect Dartagnan Brown were on hand to present…
Women’s Rights Trailblazer and Longtime One Longfellow Place Resident, Anne T. Barron, turns 100
Anne T. Barron, a trailblazer for women’s rights in the 1970s following the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, as well as an original resident of One Longfellow Place, spent her 100th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 30, surrounded by 14…
Upscale Corner Store and Café Proposed at former Pret-a-Manger
An upscale corner store, as well as a café, intends to open in the former Pret-a-Manger space at 501 Boylston St., said representatives for the business at the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay License and Building Use Committee meeting…
Bok and O’Malley pass an order to remove parking minimums
At the October 20 Boston City Council meeting, the Council passed “An order regarding a text amendment to the Boston zoning code with respect to parking minimums for affordable housing.” The order was introduced by Councilors Bok and O’Malley. The…