The Boston Planning & Development Agency held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 14, to discuss the recently filed project change for 1000 Washington St. in the South End from office to life science use. Ashley Myslinski, senior project manager…
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Special Election Scheduled for State Rep. Seat
The special election to fill the 9th Suffolk District state representative seat recently vacated by Jon Santiago has been scheduled, with the primary set for May 2, followed by the final election on May 30. To date, three candidates have…
Community Hears About City’s Latest Plans To Update Zoning
The Boston Planning & Development Agency held its second virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 8, to discuss proposed changes to zoning in the West Fenway. Between 2004 – when the city adopted Article 66, which established and codified…
Rainbows Pottery Studio Leaving Charles Street for Newbury Street
After a number of successful years on Charles Street, Rainbows Pottery Studio is getting ready to depart Beacon Hill at the end of the month to move into a new storefront on Newbury Street in the Back Bay that offers…
Morgie’s on Tuesday
By Alison Barnet I tell a friend I’m going to Morgan Memorial and she says, “Why? Do you need something?” She doesn’t understand—it’s not about need, it’s about finding surprise treasures. Like the Brattle Book Shop, another of my favorite…
NABB Licensing and Building Use Committee Hears Proposal for Newbury Street Gastro-Pub
The duo behind Pinky’s – a self-described “chef-driven globally inspired gastro bar” proposed for the former Itadaki space at 267-269 Newbury St. – was on hand for the March 6 virtual monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back…
CSN Hears From Owner of Lodging House Proposed for 507 Mass. Avenue
The owner and operator of a new lodging house proposed for 507 Massachusetts Ave. was on hand for the March 1 virtual monthly meeting of Chester Square Neighbors (CSN) to discuss his plans for the business. Armando Hernandez, the manager…
LDC Needs More Info on Columbus Ave. Plan; New Tenant May Be in Works for Former Bar Lyon Spot
By Adam Swift The developers of a mixed-used brownstone on Columbus Avenue formerly known as the Electric Carriage site still have some work to do to get their design plans approved by the South End Landmark District Commission. Some work…
Wu, LGBTQ+ Advancement Announce AmplifyGSA
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement announced the launch of AmplifyGSA, a new initiative to promote, support, and protect Genders and Sexualities Alliances (GSA) in Boston Public schools. This program will officially launch tonight with support…
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SoWa Sundays This Month The artists of SoWa Artists Guild will open every Sunday in March from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 450 Harrison Ave. For more information, visit http://www.sowaartists.com, http://facebook.com/SoWaArtistsGuild, or https://www.instagram.com/sowaartistsguild/. Ward 4 Dems Offering Scholarships to…