From the June 4 South End Landmarks District meeting, City Hall: Violations •172 West Brookline St. Violation: Ratification of unapproved front PVC air intake vent. •275 Shawmut Ave. Violation: Ratification of unapproved commercial exhaust at rear of structure that rises…
Police Briefs 06-06-2019
‘A wonderful toy’ On Monday, May 27, at about 1:55 p.m., a victim walked into Boston Police Area A-1 headquarters to report that she believes she was drugged while working in her office at 175 Berkeley St. The victim said…
Congratulations To the Class of 2019
Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they know a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in the joy —…
Party in the Park
Memorial Day Ceremony At Puerto Rican Vets Monument
BLC Approves Changes at Fenway Park, Improvements at Arlington Street Church
Both the Arlington Street Church and Fenway Park came before the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on May 28 with proposals to make changes to the properties. Fenway Park The BLC heard a somewhat controversial proposal for Fenway Park. As part…
Statement Statue: Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial Only Male and Female War Memorial in the Country
On the corner of Washington Street and West Dedham, one can see the striking statue of a male and female solider striding bravely together into battle. It’s the only place in America where one can find such a war memorial.…
State Officials: Shattuck Will Not Be Turned Back to Green Space
State cabinet officials from the Department of Health and Human Services said that there was no way that the current Shattuck Hospital site in Jamaica Plain would be turned over to green, open space – something that the powerful Emerald…
BPDA and Abbey Group Seek Feedback for Exchange South End Community Benefit Space
As part of the redevelopment of The Flower Exchange site in the South End, which will include office space, lab space, accessible open space, ground floor retail, and other uses, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held two Open…
Honored Alleyway: Puerto Rican Veterans, Walsh Get Street Designated to Historic Regiment
When it comes to surprises, Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association President Tony Molina always has something up his sleeve when it comes to improving the veterans memorial on Washington Street in the South End. However, on Memorial Day this…
Motor Mart Garage Project Team Unveils Planned Streetscape Improvements
Members of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of the Motor Mart Garage outlined planned refinements to the streetscape during a city-sponsored meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at the Revere Hotel. An affiliate of the Los Angeles-based CIM Group and…
Mayor Walsh Announces New Philanthropic Endeavor for the Boston Public Library
Mayor Walsh announced the launch of the Fund for the Boston Public Library, a new philanthropic endeavor created to support, sustain, and strengthen the Boston Public Library system across all 26 branches. At the event, Mayor Walsh announced a founding…