The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on November 10 voted not to impose a demolition delay on two different buildings related to Scape’s mixed-use proposal in the Fenway. The buildings, 1252-1268 Boylston St. and 1270 Boylston St., were both determined by…
Author: Lauren Bennett
First McKim Building Master Plan Meeting Held
The first public meeting regarding the McKim Building Master Plan was held virtually on October 28, where attendees were asked for input on how they currently use the building, as well as their thoughts on the building’s future. The Central…
Walsh Addresses Election, Coronavirus in Nov. 4 Update
Following the election, Mayor Walsh held a press conference on November 4, where he talked about voter turnout and moving forward with the election process, as well as provided an update on coronavirus. Walsh said on Wednesday morning that the…
Baker Announces New COVID Guidelines and Restrictions, Including New Night-Time Stay-at-Home Order
Following days of new coronavirus cases over 1000, Governor Charlie Baker on Monday afternoon announced several new guidelines and restrictions to help stop the spread of the virus in Massachusetts. On Sunday, the state’s Department of Health (DPH) reported 1139…
Bay Village Neighborhood Association Holds Virtual Annual Meeting
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting virtually via Zoom on October 28. The organization typically has its annual meeting at the Revere Hotel, where neighbors can mingle with each other while enjoying drinks and appetizers, but…
Residents Speak Out after Partnership Announced for More Redevelopment around Fenway Park
On October 19, Fenway Sports Group Real Estate, ’47 Brand—owned by the D’Angelo family— and WS Development announced a partnership to redevelop parcels of land around Fenway Park. According to a press release from the partners, “the new joint venture…
Two Men Charged; Held Without Bail in Back Bay Shooting
On Tuesday afternoon, Boston Police D-4 officers arrested two individuals after responding to a call that shots were fired near Fairfield and Newbury Streets in the Back Bay at about 3:54pm. According to the police report, officers were told that…
‘An Emerald Evening In’ Raises More Than $75,000 for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) held its first ever “Emerald Evening In,” a virtual fundraiser to support the organization’s work in Boston’s Emerald Necklace parks. Hosted by Jared Bowen of GBH news, the event brought in more than 100 people…
Art Commission Discusses Emancipation Group Statue; Other Public Art Updates
The Boston Art Commission (BAC) met virtually on October 13, where members discussed updates to ongoing public art projects in the city. BAC Director Karin Goodfellow talked about some long term projects that will last for five or more years,,…
BPDA Holds South End Urban Renewal Meeting
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a virtual community meeting on October 8 regarding Urban Renewal in the South End, as the renewal of the plan is set to expire in April 2022. The agency presented to the…