Six months ago, Cheryl Dickinson and several neighbors from the Ellis South End area, including the areas neighborhood association, rallied the community to raise funds to refurbish the Allan Rohan Crite Park on Columbus Avenue. After getting the blessing of…
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BBAC Approves Flag Holder, Roof Deck, and Skylight
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met for its monthly meeting on Jan. 8, where proposals were discussed for a flag holder on Newbury Street, enlarging a previously approved roof deck on Arlington Street, and install retractable skylight at the…
UrbanMeritage Purchases Retail Below Hotel Commonwealth
Real estate company UrbanMeritage, in a joint venture with Novaya and Invesco Real Estate, has purchased a 36,000 square-foot retail complex located at the base of Hotel Commonwealth in the Kenmore area for $44,000,000. The complex, known as Kenmore Row, …
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Taking the Oath: City Council Welcomes Four New Members; Elects Kim Janey as Council President
Four new members of the Boston City Council were sworn in at Faneuil Hall on Monday, joining their nine returning colleagues to create a historic council that is majority female and majority people of color. District Councilors Kenzie Bok, Ricardo…
Applicant Now Intends to Open Rec/Med Marijuana Dispensary on Newbury St.
An applicant who had previously proposed opening a medical-only marijuana facility at 331 Newbury St. returned on Monday to the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee – this time with plans to open a…
Kenzie Bok Sworn in as D-8 Councilor; Ready to Tackle District Issues
After being elected last November, Kenzie Bok was officially sworn in as a City Councilor with her twelve colleagues at Faneuil Hall on Monday, where she took the oath of office to serve the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Beacon…
Mayor Walsh Delivers State of the City Address: Promises Investment in Education, Transportation, Housing
Mayor Marty Walsh gave his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, where he made many promises in terms of affordable housing, education, and transportation. He also looked back at what the City has accomplished…
Former Council President Blasts Mayor on Education Initiatives
One of the cornerstones of Mayor Martin Walsh’s State of the City speech on Tuesday night was his new, historic commitment to public education in the city, but former Council President Andrea Campbell isn’t buying the pitch. The mayor announced…
Easing the Nightmare: Online Resource Helps Parents Navigate the Schools
It’s tough to get parents to think about September in January, but when it comes to enrolling in the school system, January is like the first day of school. This week opens up the school enrollment priority round, and many…