Roof decks and headhouses were popular topics of discussion for the South End at the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) hearing on March 10. At 11 Bradford St., the proponents proposed a change of occupancy from a two-family to a…
Author: Lauren Bennett
SELDC, neighbors appreciative of latest proposal for Worcester St. building, but say there’s still more work to do
Southenders gathered in City Hall’s Piemonte Room on March 2 for the second advisory review by the South End Landmark district Commission (SELDC) regarding the proposed building at 115 Worcester St. LIHC Investment Group, who also owns the nearby Concord…
City Council confirms appointments to BLC, BBAC
The City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on Feb. 27 regarding appointments or re-appointments to the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC). The BLC consists of volunteer members, some of which are appointed by the mayor, and…
More issues of trash and needles in Charlesgate Park
More complaints have surfaced about drug use and trash left behind in Charlesgate Park. George Lewis Jr, of the Charlesgate Alliance said he was out walking his dogs on Feb. 28 when he noticed a large amount of trash and…
Study suggests noise in the Fenway could be a health risk
A presentation on the Fenway Community Noise study was given at the Fenway Community Center on Feb. 24, where members of the public heard from Dr. Erica Walker, founder and principal investigator at the Community Noise Lab at Boston University,…
Southenders against beer and wine for Berkeley St. 7-Eleven
A well-attended abutters meeting was held on Feb. 19 regarding a proposed beer-and-wine license for the 7-Eleven located at 55 Berkeley St. in the South End. Attorney Liz Lashway, on behalf of the owners of the franchise, said that this…
Residents dissatisfied with current ZBA; City Council working on Home Rule Petition
Following Mayor Walsh’s Executive Order calling for more transparency and ethical standards for the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), the City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on January 25 to discuss a Home Rule Petition regarding the…
The Aubry proposal sent to subcommittee
The controversial building proposed for the empty lot at 149-155 Newbury St. has gone through several iterations now, but is still only slightly more popular with Back Bay residents. The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on Feb. 12 voted to…
Largest Rolex boutique in the US to open on Newbury Street
The largest Rolex boutique in the United States will soon call Newbury Street home. At the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) hearing in Feb. 12, an architect from Gensler architecture firm presented a proposal for the facade of the building,…
Communities question process for marijuana shop approvals: City calls for diverse applicants
The topic of recreational marijuana dispensaries in Boston is one that took over discussion at many community and neighborhood organization meetings across the city since recreational marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts in 2016. It seems as though the frenzy of…