The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) held their annual meeting on September 12, where members gathered to hear about the past year, distribute awards, and mingle. Martyn Roetter, Chairman of NABB, delivered the “State of the NABB” address.…
Author: Lauren Bennett
City Rolls out New Voting Equipment
New voting equipment is coming to a polling location near you—starting next week with the preliminary election. Election Commissioner Eneida Tavares told the Sun that the new machines are very similar to the old ones—“voters are not really going to…
ZBA Under Review Amidst Bribery Allegations
Amidst an alleged bribery scandal at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) that has unfolded over the past few weeks, Special Advisor to the Mayor (and former Inspectional Services Department director) Buddy Christopher announced on Sept. 6 that he would…
South End Landmarks Continues Discussing Hotel Alexandra Details
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) Hotel Alexandra subcommittee met on September 10, following the full Commission’s approval of the project in concept on September 7. “Our intention is not to start over,” said Commissioner John Freeman told the…
City Council Holds Hearing to Discuss ‘Unreasonable and Excessive’ Noise Levels
Excessive noise continues to be a top issue for many neighborhoods across the City as Boston continues to grow and expand. The Boston City Council Committee on Environment, Sustainability, and Parks held a hearing on Aug. 29 regarding unreasonable and…
‘I Want to Hear Your Issues:’ Sen. Brownsberger Pays a Visit to Peterborough Senior Center
State Sen. Will Brownsberger visited the Peterborough Senior Center on Sept. 10 to present what he’s been working on at the State House, as well as get feedback from the seniors about issues that are important to them. Brownsberger said…
Landmarks Greenlights Hotel Alexandra proposal
After an almost year-long process, the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) finally approved a proposal for the Hotel Alexandra. Attorney Mac LaCasse said that the project has already received approval from the Boston Civic Design Commission, the Boston Planning…
Seniors Discuss Development With the Fenway CDC
Richard Giordano of the Fenway CDC visited seniors at the Peterborough Senior Center on Aug. 27 to provide an update on what has been happening in the Fenway neighborhood recently. Giordano discussed the Fenway CDC’s work in 2018, and presented…
ZBA Denies Lot Subdivision at 527 Mass. Ave.
A project that has been years in the making at 223 Northampton St. in the South End was unanimously denied by the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Aug. 27. The proposal was to subdivide the existing lot at 527…
From Trash to Treasure : Fenway Gears Up For Student Move-In
It’s that time of the year again, where college students flock back to Boston to begin their fall semesters. For many year-round residents of the city, Sept. 1 is a dreaded day of traffic congestion and piles of trash along…