The Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston, a group of residents and community organizations who are calling on Mayor Martin Walsh to strengthen the city’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP), held a virtual speak-out on December 9 where members explained the…
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Fenway Quality of Life Alliance Holds Community Meeting Regarding Neighborhood Noise
The Fenway Quality of Life Alliance held a virtual community meeting on December 8 regarding the Fenway Community Noise Study and began discussion on a Good Neighbor Agreement for the neighborhood. The meeting was hosted by the Fenway Community Center.…
Walsh, Janey, and Others Speak Out Against Proposed MBTA Cuts
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on December 7 to speak out against the proposed cuts to the MBTA that were announced last month. Other speakers included City Council President Kim Janey, Lee Matsueda from Community Labor United, Mike…
Baker Provides Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday held a press conference outlining information regarding the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine, and when residents can expect to receive it. “For months, we’ve been preparing for the safe, equitable, and efficient distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine…
Baker Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Step Three, Phase One
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will roll back to Step Three, Phase One of the state’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, December 13. Following increases in hospitalizations and cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, the…
Related Beal Proposes Research and Development Use for Kenmore Square Redevelopment
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on December 3 regarding a recent Notice of Project Change that was filed for the Kenmore Square Redevelopment Project. Alex Provost of Related Beal, the developer for the project,…
BVHDC Denies Proposal for Accessible Ramp on Berkeley St.; Wants to See More Options
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on December 8, where they discussed a proposal for the building at 119 Berkeley St. to construct a handicapped entry ramp at the front of the building. The Commission had many…
SELDC Approves 794 Mass. Ave. Addition for Height, Landscaping, Setback, and Massing
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on December 1, where Commissioners heard a proposal for the Woods Mullen Shelter and Services at 794 Mass Ave. to demolish a section of the five story building and erect a…
Walsh Discusses COVID-19, Announces That City Received AAA Bond Rating for Seventh Consecutive Year
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss updates on coronavirus as well as talk about resources that are available to residents. Walsh said that as of Tuesday, Boston had 407 new cases of COVID-19. No new…
ZBA Approves Five Condos on Mass. Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved a proposal at 541 Massachusetts Ave. to change the occupancy of the building, which is currently legally a lodging house and church, to five residential units. Zoning violations include excessive lot…