Little has changed and rates and testing remains very encouraging for the downtown neighborhoods, as they display some of the lowest rates of infection in the city outside of the larger homeless population that is buoying up rates and cases…
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COVID Relief Coalition Offers Pro Bono Legal Work to State’s Small Business and Nonprofits
A local lawyer has joined a number of fellow attorneys to provide pro bono work to the state’s small businesses and nonprofits in the age of COVID-19. Christian Westra, an attorney with the Ropes & Gray and a Charles River…
SELDC Approves New 566 Columbus Ave. Building in Concept, Remands Details to Subcommittee
The Harriet Tubman House project at 566 Columbus Ave. was back before the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) at a virtual hearing on May 18 after being continued from the May 5 hearing. The project was approved in concept…
BBAC Holds First Virtual Hearing on May 13
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually for the first time on May 13, where project proponents were able to remotely present their proposals via Zoom. 545 Boylston St. At 545 Boylston St, applicant Kathryn Lampes proposed an extension…
Parks Parcel Priority Plan Survey Now Underway
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging park users and open space advocates to take part in the City of Boston’s new Parcel Priority Plan (PPP) using an online survey. The survey results will be used in developing the…
City Council Holds Hearing on Language Access During COVID-19 Pandemic
The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on May 15 regarding language ac-cess and information parity during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was the first time a Boston City Council hearing was available in languages other than English.…
Rep. Livingstone Holds First Virtual Office Hours
State Rep. Jay Livingstone connected with constituents during his first virtual office hours last Thursday, May 14. The virtual office hours drew around 12 to 14 participants from Beacon Hill, the West End, Back Bay and Cambridgeport. But unlike his…
Newbury St. Stylist ‘Excited’ to Reopen, But Is Treading With Caution
For many across Boston, it has now surpassed the two month mark of working from home and only going out for essentials like groceries and prescriptions, and many have realized that their hair desperately needs to be cut. Some have…
Back Bay and South End Businesses Receive Grants from City’s Small Business Relief Fund
More than 40 Back Bay businesses and 36 South End businesses are among the recipients of the initial round of funding from the city’s Small Business Relief Fund. Aiyara Thai Massage & Wellness; Aluna Salon SPA, LLC, Arden Gallery Ltd.;…
For the Record
Coronavirus Update: Due to public health concerns, the hearings that normally would be held on a week have been postponed or canceled due to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, however, have…