The race for District 8 City Council has become a little more crowded, with Boston native Kenzie Bok announcing her candidacy on March 29—the fourth candidate so far to run. As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Planning at the…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Zakim Not Seeking Re-election; Three Candidates’ Seeking Seat
City Councilor Josh Zakim has announced he is not seeking re-election after serving three terms on the council, which means that District 8 will see a new face next year. Zakim said he is hoping to spend more time with…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 591 Albany St. Receives ZBA Nod
After much community discussion, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the change of occupancy at 591 Albany St. to allow marijuana company Liberty Compassion to open a medical marijuana dispensary at the location. The Liberty Compassion team…
City Council Holds Hearing on School Safety, Orchard Gardens Community Speaks Out
The City Council Committee on Education held a hearing on March 26 regarding school safety and security measures. Several issues were discussed at length, including an overview of Boston Public Schools safety services, how the Boston School Police operates, and…
Taj Hotel Files Renovation Plans with BPDA; Public Meeting Set for Next Week
The Taj Hotel in the Back Bay is about to get a face lift. IREP Newbury Hotel, LLC, an affiliate of Highgate Hotels, find plans with the Boston Planning and Development Agency on March 11 to “fully renovate and revitalize…
City Council Holds Hearing Regarding Wetlands Ordinance and Climate Change Adaptation
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on March 18 regarding an ordinance protecting local wetlands and promoting climate change adaptation in the city. The councilors as well as the panel members and members of the public…
BBAC Approves DAS Nodes on Comm. Ave., Signs for Genealogical Society Exhibit
DAS nodes and museum exhibit signs were huge topics of conversation at the Back Bay Architectural Commission hearing on March 13. Applicant Ricardo Sous, Esq. proposed on behalf of ExteNet Systems, Inc. to install Distributed Antenna System (DAS) nodes in…
Bay Village Historic District Commission Approves Project at 100 Broadway
An applicant for a proposed project at 100 Broadway (aka 100 Charles St. South) appeared before the Bay Village Historic District Commission on March 12. The applicant proposed to replace the windows on the second story, replace entry doors and…
Rep. Santiago Hosts Opioid Epidemic Town Hall
A large crowd gathered at the McKinley South End Academy on March 7 for an opioid epidemic town hall hosted by Rep. Jon Santiago and the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services. The crowd was ready and willing to speak out…
Council Discusses Traffic: Potential Enforcement Unit and Areas
Speeding and congestion are huge topics of conversation across the city, so the City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice held a hearing on March 12 to discuss the possibility of creating a traffic enforcement unit within the…