After much community discussion, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the change of occupancy at 591 Albany St. to allow marijuana company Liberty Compassion to open a medical marijuana dispensary at the location. The Liberty Compassion team…
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Differing Opinions over Potential Deed Restrictions on Tubman House
In the ongoing dispute over the Harriet Tubman House between the United South End Settlements (USES) and the Coalition of service providers in the South End, there is now a difference of opinions on whether or not the 566 Columbus…
ABCD Has Put in a Bid to Keep Tubman House as Community Center
Though the bids on the Tubman House have been kept close to the vest by USES during their sale process, one bid that has been acknowledged is that of a “community bid” by ABCD President John Drew. “I thought we…
Friends of Blackstone/Franklin Warn of Potential Tree Die-off in Franklin Square
Neighborhood Association says big ‘no’ to needle kiosk in park The historic White Elm trees in Franklin Square carve out a majestic square of wilderness in the urban landscape of the South End, but the future of those 150-year-old giants…
Fairmont Copley Plaza Named the 2019 Historic Hotel of the Year
Historic Hotels of America is proud to announce that the Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) in the Back Bay has been selected as the 2019 Historic Hotel of the Year. This prestigious award is given annually to a historic hotel that best celebrates…
Design Team Unveils Overhauled Proposal for Parcel 12
The design team unveiled drastically reconfigured plans for a mixed-use complex proposed for Massachusetts Transportation Department (MassDOT) air-rights Parcel 12, including a public plaza, during a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on the project Tuesday at St. Cecilia’s Parish. “The architecture…
Major Water Projects on Board for Mass. Ave. This Season
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) announced two major South End water main replacement project for Massachusetts Avenue and Blagdon/Worcester Street this coming work season – which begins on April 1. Irene McSweeney, BWSC director of construction, appeared at…
Police Make Arrests in Shots Fired Call at Prudential Center
Police have arrested two men for allegedly shooting off a firearm outside the Prudential Center early Sunday morning, and in fact shooting through a window on the 11th floor of 888 Boylston St. At about 2:06 a.m., on Sunday, March…
Art in Bloom Returns to MFA on April 27
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates the return of spring with Art in Bloom, Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29. For more than 40 years, the festival has paired art from across the MFA’s collection with floral…
Neighbors in Blackstone Have Concerns on Shattuck Hospital Move
Officials from the state said this week that the new Shattuck Hospital would have inpatient and outpatient services, and that it is now scheduled to open at 85 E. Newton St. in 2022 – about a year later than originally…