At its public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, which took place virtually, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal voted to defer making a determination until July 12 on an application requesting several variances for the redevelopment of the Hotel Alexandra.…
Author: Dan Murphy
Interfaith Concert Returns Sunday, May 15, to The Vilna Shul
When “Voices of Humanity,” as the city’s fourth annual interfaith concert is now called, returns on Sunday, May 15, to The Vilna Shul, it will likely be the first time in three years that many guests have set foot inside…
Mayor Wu Unveils City’s Proposed, Nearly $4 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal ‘23
Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled her administration’s first proposed operating budget for the city – a recommended $3.99 billion for Fiscal ‘23 – last Wednesday, April 13. This represents new growth of $216 million or 5.7 percent over Fiscal ‘22, according…
Upcoming Concert Will Harken Back to an Earlier Time at Otis House
A solo fortepiano concert taking place in the parlor of Otis House on Saturday, April 30, will harken back to the spirit of the early 19th century when music often filled the room during the frequent social gatherings hosted there…
District 4 Sees 4-Percent Spike in Part One Crime from Last Year
Heading into this Easter, District 4 had seen a 4-pecent spike in Part One crime from 2021. According to Boston Police, 631 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which includes the Back Bay, South End, Lower…
‘Blessing of the Athletes’ Returns to Old South Church on Easter Sunday
One day ahead of next Monday’s 126th Boston Marathon, Old South Church will again honor participating runners at its annual “The Blessing of the Athletes” on April 17, which also falls on Easter Sunday this year. Three identical “Blessing of…
Chester Square Neighbors Will Not Seek Further Review of Hotel Alexandra Redevelopment Project
By a majority vote of nine against, three for, and with two abstentions, Chester Square Neighbors rejected a motion put forward at the group’s virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 6, to send a letter to Mayor Michelle Wu asking that…
Developer Files New Letter of Intent With City for Developing Air-Rights Parcel 13
A developer filed a new Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Boston Planning & Development Agency on Thursday, April 7, for the development of air-rights Parcel 13 at the critical intersection of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue, which now includes…
Bay Village Historic District Commission Approves Installation of Electrified Streetlights as Part of 212 Stuart St. Project
The Bay Village Historic District Commission unanimously approved the installation of nine new electrified streetlights as part of an ongoing development project at 212 Stuart St. at its April 12 public hearing, which took place virtually. Greystar, the developer of…
Public Gets Another Update on Proposed Fenway Corners Project
The public got a look at the latest plans for Fenway Corners – a proposed, approximately 2 million square-foot project that would transform the blocks around the ballpark into several new buildings containing office/research, retail, and residential space – at…