Chants of “What do we do when the nuns attack? Stand up, fight back!” and “Mother Jennifer, you can’t hide, we can see your greedy side!” rang through Fenway’s Symphony Community Park on July 27 as activists for the women…
Author: Lauren Bennett
FOPG Teams With City to Begin Public Engagement for Boston Common Master Plan
Mayor Walsh announced this January that he, along with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Public Garden, had launched a Master Plan for the Boston Common. Walsh said that $28 million from the sale of…
Change of Use Proposed for 784 Tremont St; Managers Want Lodging House
In anticipation of the city’s short term rental ordinance sunset provision ending on Sept. 1, an abutters meeting for a proposal at 784 Tremont St., led by Faisa Sharif of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, was held on July…
Urban Tree Nonprofit Urges People to Pay Attention to Street Trees with Mapping Initiative
Street trees—you walk by them everyday on your way to work or out to lunch with a friend. But do you ever think about why they might be there? Aside from looking nice, they provide essential health benefits to both…
Brady-Inspired Fitness Facility to Open on Boylston
A new place to work out is coming to the Back Bay, replacing the closed Boston Sports Club. The TB12 Sports Therapy Center, founded by six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and business partner Alex Guerrero, will have a soft…
NABB Strongly Opposes Requested Variances for 28 Exeter St. Project
An abutters meeting was held on July 15 at the Copley branch of the Boston Public Library regarding the proposed project at 28 Exeter St., which sits on the corner of Newbury and Exeter streets. Martyn Roetter, Chairman of The…
Bus Trip Planned to Support Women Facing Eviction at OLGH in Fenway
Several women at Our Lady’s Guild House (OLGH), a rooming house in the Fenway intended to provide housing to low-and moderate-income women, have been fighting eviction for over a year. The building is owned by the Daughters of Mary of…
Back Bay Cat Celebrates 11 Years With a Party in the Public Garden
Symen the Russian Blue just celebrated his 11th birthday with a party in the Public Garden. His owner Nora Babich, a Back Bay resident, has been throwing birthday parties for her cat for five years. What started as a fun…
BBAC Amends Language for Signage on Umbrellas
After some contentious discussion, the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) voted on July 10 to amend the language in the guidelines regarding signage on umbrellas. The amendment had been discussed in the signage subcommittee, where it was generally agreed upon…
Open Newbury Returns for Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Newbury Street will be pedestrian-only from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue in what has become known as “Open Newbury Street.” From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 14, Aug. 25, and Sept.…