The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) voted at their Sept. 11 hearing to accept the draft study report for the Citgo sign. There was no public comment taken at this hearing regarding the draft, but there will be time at a…
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Esplanade Association Named Official Charity of 2019 Boston Marathon
The Charles River Esplanade has long been Boston’s most popular – and beautiful – running route for casual runners and elite athletes alike. Now, 15 runners will have the opportunity to give back to the park as they train for…
NABB Licensing and Building Use Committee Hears Several Proposals
The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee heard several proposals during its monthly meeting at the Lenox Hotel on Monday night. Live Alive, an organic café with another location in Brookline, intends to open a…
Mayor Walsh Announces Pilot Parking Restrictions for East Berkeley Street
In a surprising announcement, Mayor Martin Walsh on Tuesday night said the City will begin a pilot program restricting parking on East Berkeley Street during the day hours between Harrison and Washington streets. It’s a measure that the immediate neighborhood…
Mayor says Long Island Could Fill Need for Supportive Housing
In January, Mayor Martin Walsh shocked many by announcing that he planned to rebuild the Long Island Bridge and establish a recovery campus on the Island – which served the homeless population for years before it had to close some…
Design Team Unveils Updated Proposal for 60 Kilmarnock St Residential Project
The design team behind the proposed 60 Kilmarnock St. residential development unveiled their updated plans at the second public meeting sponsored by the Boston Planning and Development Agency at the Fenway Community Center on Sept. 4. The Boston real-estate management…
South End Open Studios Ready to Open Doors Sept 15 and 16
More than 250 artists will open their studios in 16 buildings throughout the South End for the 31st annual South End Open Studios weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16. The studios will be open from 11…
76th Annual FensFest a Hit
Though it was a cloudy day, plenty of Fenway community members came out to the Victory Gardens for the 76th annual FensFest. Between live music, picnic food, and face painting, there was something for everyone. Elizabeth Bertolozzi, president of the…
Gas Workers Steal Labor Day Show in Back Bay
Mayor Martin Walsh met informally with locked out National Grid gas workers on Monday morning before going into the Greater Boston Labor Council’s Labor Day breakfast in the Back Bay’s Park Plaza Hotel. Walsh said he would lend any support…
Political Newcomer Santiago Cruises to Victory with 10-Point Win Over Rushing
Jon Santiago burned through several pairs of shoes and knocked his knuckles raw in the campaign for state representative, but it all paid off as in the end it resulted in a 10-point win over veteran State Rep. Byron Rushing…