The design for the new flagship PNC Bank location on Boylston St. was approved by the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on December 11, after being denied at the October meeting. The site is located at 731 Boylston St. (formerly…
Author: Lauren Bennett
SELDC Reluctant to Issue Certification of Exemption for Villa Victoria Center, Continued to January
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) held a special hearing on December 17 regarding the proposed demolition of the former church and parish house at 85 West Newton St., which is home to the Villa Victoria Center for the…
Harriet Tubman House Project Heads to BPDA Board for Consideration
Despite another raucous and chaotic public meeting regarding the Harriet Tubman House project (566 Columbus Ave.) on Dec. 9, the project has advanced to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Board agenda for consideration on Dec. 12. There has…
BU, City Break Ground on Center for Computing and Data Sciences
What was once a Burger King will become a state-of-the art building on the Boston University (BU) campus within the next few years. Mayor Martin Walsh, along with Boston University, broke ground on the Boston University Center for Computing &…
BBAC Signage Subcommittee Approves Plan for Sandwich Boards
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) Signage Subcommittee met again on Dec. 5 to continue its discussion regarding the moratorium placed on the location of sandwich boards on public ways in the architectural district. The moratorium is set to expire…
Julia Mejia Wins At-Large Race by One Vote Following Recount
After a recount called by At-Large City Council candidate Alejandra St. Guillen after losing to Julia Mejia by 10 votes on Election Night, Mejia still came out victorious—but this time by only one vote. Mejia garnered 22,492 votes, and St.…
BVHDC Continues Discussion on Proposed Changes to District Guidelines
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met briefly on Dec. 10 to discuss proposed changes to the Bay Village Historic District Commission Regulatory Standards. The Commission reached out to the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) several months ago, asking…
Council to Vote on New South End Landmarks Appointees
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) could see some new faces soon. A slate of new candidates for the South End Landmark District Commission was presented to the City Council at its weekly hearing on Nov. 20, but a…
Holiday Wine And Beer Buying Made Easy: A Guide To Winter Beverages
As the holiday season approaches and parties and celebrations fill the calendar, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing which alcoholic beverages to bring or serve. Steve Rubin of Huntington Wine & Spirits aims to make the choice a simple…
Bay Village Gets Urban Renewal Update
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its monthly Executive Committee meeting on December 2. Despite the short agenda, several neighbors came out to the South Cove Apartments for the meeting. First up on the agenda was a brief presentation…