The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on June 7 approved the proposed six story mixed-use building at 595 Albany St. Andrew Brassard is the developer of this project, which will be a 69 foot building with 10 residential units…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Mayor Wu Hosts Coffee Hour for Back Bay, Beacon Hill Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour was held on May 25 on the Commonwealth Ave. Mall, and many neighbors and community supporters turned out to mingle with one another and enjoy fresh fruit from Star Market…
#55 Bus Coalition Planning Ways for Community To Weigh In on Proposed Route Changes
The MBTA has recently released its plans for a “Better Bus Network” program, which will make changes to many bus lines across the system. One such line is the #55 bus, which many Fenway residents have relied on for service…
Ellis South End Neighborhood Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association held its annual meeting on May 24 at the Revolution Hotel on Berkeley St. Many South End neighbors gathered to mingle with one another and listen to featured speaker Stephanie Seskin of the Boston…
ZBA Approves Electronic Signage for New MGM Music Hall in the Fenway
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on May 24 approved the installation of seven electronic signs on the new 5,000 seat MGM Music Hall adjacent to Fenway Park, which is set to open later this year. The signage is required…
City Holds Community Meeting for Herbal Power Dispensary: Many Residents Oppose Current Location
A virtual, city-sponsored community meeting was held for the cannabis dispensary proposed for 329 Columbus Ave. in the South End on May 16. The dispensary, called Herbal Power, is being proposed by a team of Equity Program applicants, and the…
BBAC Approves Slate of Work at Ayer Mansion
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on May 11 approved a slate of work proposed for the Ayer Mansion at 395 Commonwealth Ave, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Joe Cornish, Director of Design Review for the Boston Landmarks Commission, reported…
ZBA Approves Nine Units in Former Ebenezer Baptist Church Building
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved the proposal at 157 W. Springfield St. in the South End to repurpose the exist- ing Ebenezer Baptist Church to include nine units of housing during a re-discussion at the May 10 hear-…
USES Neighborhood Gala Set for May 12
For the first time since the pandemic, United South End Settlements (USES) will be holding an in-person gala on Thursday, May 12. The Neighborhood Gala will be held outside at SoWa, 365 Albany St. at 6:30pm, and will recognize families…
Wu, BPS Announce Expansion of Early College and Innovation Pathway Programs
Mayor Michelle Wu on May 10 announced the expansion of the Early College and Innovation Pathway program, along with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and institutions of higher education. According to a press release, “Early College provides high school students with…