By Beth Treffeisen What is now a quiet block of residential units on the west side of Hereford, between Commonwealth and Newbury Street, will soon be home to storefronts and offices. After years of controversy following a string of violations…
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Discussion Continues Behind Proposed Building for Air Rights Project above Turnpike
By Beth Treffeisen Discussions continued about the proposed residential towers that will sit over the Massachusetts Turnpike, filling in the gap next to the Prudential Center down Boylston Street. During the 18th community meeting, after years of setbacks, the Citizen…
Back Bay Ringers
The Back Bay Ringers, led by the South End’s Griff Gall, have found themselves growing at a nice pace this year, concluding their recent season with a sellout concert at the First Church in Boston (Back Bay). Here, (L-R) Sally…
IBA Presents Youth Poetry and Motion
Jose DeJesus gets down – literally – as he performed a dance routine during the IBA Youth Poetry and Motion at the Blackstone Square Community Center on Friday, Dec. 16. DeJesus will be competing on “America’s Got Talent – Season…
New Ordinance Works to Eliminate Gas Leaks in Boston
By Beth Treffeisen Underneath Boston’s streets are miles of pipelines delivering natural gas to residents and businesses, providing energy for heating, cooking, and electricity. But, due to aging infrastructure in Boston, much of that gas is lost before it even…
After Plea in South End,Senator Markey Gets His Wish for $1 Billion in Recovery Monies
By Seth Daniel Things seemed grim when Sen. Ed Markey appeared in the South End’s Boston Healthcare for the Homeless just before Thanksgiving to make a last-ditch call for the Senate to approve $1 billion in funding for expanded opiate…
IBA Director Joins National Leaders on the Fed’s Community Advisory Council
IBA announced last week that CEO Vanessa Calderón-Rosado has been selected to the Federal Reserve Board’s Community Advisory Council. She will serve a three-year term for this committee, which advises the governing body of the Federal Reserve System. In her…
Esplanade Association Names Alexi Conine as New Board Chair
The Esplanade Association board of directors announced that Alexi Conine has been elected to serve as board chair, beginning in 2017. She has served as a member of the Esplanade Association’s board for the past year and has been deeply…
Back Bay Ringers Enjoy December Schedule, Look Forward to Spring
By Seth Daniel Beyond the soothing sounds of music, one of the true joys for those making music is working with other musicians to come together to play one harmonious piece. That’s the case with a symphony or a philharmonic…
Quinzani’s Project Moves Forward with DPIR Filing, Adding More Density
By Seth Daniel The Related Beal company has filed a revised project under a Planned Development Area (PDA) and a Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) that includes added density in exchange for more affordable housing onsite – an agreement worked…