IBA in the South End is proposing to fully demolish the compromised Villa Victoria Arts Center on West Newton and replace it, under a Landmarks hardship designation, with a new, six-story arts center and office building on the site. The…
City Ponders Future of Urban Renewal in Fenway
With the six-year extension of Urban Renewal implemented in 2016 nearing its midway point, the Boston Planning and Development Agency is now soliciting the public’s input on its future in the Fenway. In August of 2016, the Commonwealth’s Department of…
City Election Set for Tuesday, Nov. 5
The City of Boston Election Department announced its preparations ahead of the upcoming Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 5. The election includes Councilor seats for each district, as well as citywide At-Large seats and a nonbinding public opinion advisory question.…
Ellis Celebrates a Year of Impact, Raises Critical Funds
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Ellis welcomed over 275 guests to Ellis is Wonderland, an evening to benefit the children of Ellis programs, and raised $325,000 in critical operating support for the 134-year-old South End organization. CEO Lauren Cook remarked, “Ellis…
Mixed-Use Project Promises to Bring Affordable Housing, Library to Chinatown
A planned mixed-use development project promises to bring much-needed affordable housing and a long-awaited neighborhood branch of the Boston Public Library to Chinatown. “We’re excited to be partners and beneficiaries in bringing a permanent library to Chinatown,” David Leonard, president…
Trillium Brewing Company Opens New Fenway Location
Popular beer gurus Esther and JC Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Company celebrated the opening of their new location at 401 Park in the Fenway on Oct. 26. “It was amazing,” Esther Tetreault said. “ A really good turnout all day.”…
BVNA Holds Annual Meeting at Revere Hotel
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting on October 24 at the Revere Hotel, where members gathered for drinks and appetizers and to listen to what the organization has accomplished over the past year. BVNA President Bethany…
Neighbors Weigh in on Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
As traffic issues continue to plague neighborhoods across the city, residents of Lower Roxbury have asked the City to study transportation in the neighborhood. The Lower Roxbury Transportation Study has kicked off and already generated feedback from the community about…
Michael F. Flaherty Highlights His Housing Record, Addressing Concerns
Michael F. Flaherty, incumbent and candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, highlights his advocacy and legislative efforts to address housing issues as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, who continues to reach out to voters over these next two weeks until polls…
Councilors Flynn, Edwards and Wu to Hold Hearing on Short Term Rental Regulations Nov. 14
In part a response to an expose done by the Boston Sun last summer into apartment units in the South End being rented on a nightly basis, the Boston City Council has called a hearing into short-term rental regulations and…
Boston Common Master Plan Team Holds First Open House
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Friends of the Public Garden and design and engineering firm Weston and Sampson, held the first public Open House regarding the Boston Common Master Plan on October 29 at Emerson College.…
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City of Boston Seeking Applicants for Boston School Committee Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are being accepted by the Citizens Nominating Panel, for two open positions on the Boston School Committee. The individuals selected will serve a…