Mayor Martin Walsh, along with Fenway Sports Group, broke ground on the MGM Music Hall on Nov. 22, which is set to open in 2021. The music hall will be operated in partnership with Live Nation, and will be located…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Council Discusses Impact of Ride-Share Companies
The Boston City Council held a hearing on Nov. 19 regarding the discussion of of transportation network companies (TNC), such as Uber and Lyft, that operate in Boston. “We’re all aware that TNCs such as Uber and Lyft have now…
Community Speaks Out About Short-Term Rental Enforcement
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding updates on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance on November 14. Sponsored by Councilors Ed Flynn, Lydia Edwards, and Michelle Wu, the hearing provided information about the ordinance as well as…
Pellas Gallery on Newbury Street Holds Grand Opening
On Nov. 8, Pellas Gallery, located at 114 Newbury St., held its grand opening celebration, where 130 guests came to enjoy the custom-designed gallery. Founder F. Alfredo Pellas IV, originally from Nicaragua, has lived all around the world in places…
City Council Holds Hearing on Pedestrian Safety
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding pedestrian safety on Nov. 18. Sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn, the hearing was focused on pedestrian safety and Vision Zero, which is a plan to reach zero serious or fatal crashes. The…
BBAC Approves Signage Plan for Newbury Hotel, Denies PNC Bank Facade on Boylston St.
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) held their monthly meeting on November 13, where they discussed a signage plan for the hotel at 1 Newbury St. (formerly 15 Arlington St.), among other things. The hotel at 1 Newbury St., formerly…
BBAC Discusses Sandwich Board Guidelines with Hopeful Vote Set for Dec. 11
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) Signage Subcommittee met for its monthly meeting on Nov. 7, to continue the discussion on updating the signage guidelines, with a particular focus on what to do about sandwich boards on Newbury Street. A…
Councilor-Elect Bok Prepared to Tackle District 8 Issues
Boston City Councilor-elect Kenzie Bok celebrated her victory over Jennifer Nassour in last week’s election and said she’s now ready to get to work. Bok finished the race with 70 percent of the vote in District 8, winning every precinct…
ZBA Approves Decks in the South End; Bubble Tea Cafe on Newbury Street
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday granted zoning relief for a project at 28 Concord Square in the South End, as well as one at 222-224 Newbury St. At 28 Concord Square, the project proponents proposed to install…
SELDC Seeks Alternatives for Arts Center Demo
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on October 5 asked for a continuance on a proposal to demolish the existing building at 85 West Newton St., which is currently occupied by nquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) Preschool and the…