Several members of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) have voiced concerns and questions regarding a new plan by Boston Medical Center (BMC) to include 130 units of supportive housing within their new Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The IMP…
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Proposed Article 64 Zoning Amendments Discussed at Public Hearing for BPDA
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on May 11 regarding the proposed amendments to Article 64 Section 29 of the Boston Zoning Code as it relates to the South End Neighborhood District. According to the…
BLC Approves MLK Memorial; Final Portion of Comm. Ave. Mall Statue Improvements
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on May 25, where it approved the remaining portion of the lighting and landscape improvements for the Glover, Hamilton, and Sarmiento statues on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, as well as The Embrace Memorial…
Janey Announces New Funding for Recovery Investments in the City
May 25 marked the one year anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s death after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim Janey on Tuesday said that “on this anniversary of the…
Gov. Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
On May 25, Governor Charlie Baker filed legislation to extend certain emergency measures cur-rently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergen-cy will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed…
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A Touch of Glass: St. Botolph Neighbor Looks to Resurface Area’s Stained-Glass Story
The prevalence of stained-glass windows was simply a curiosity for St. Botolph resident Dan d’Heilly for a number of years, just as it was for countless neighbors in the area as well. Many had heard the legend of the neighborhood’s…
BBAC Discusses Proposal for Five-Story Addition on Boylston St.
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) met virtually on May 12, where members heard an advisory review for the proposal at 761-793 Boylston St. to build a five-story addition on the existing buildings. “We have made some progress,” said attorney…
Boston License Board Aligns With State to Lift All Limits on Licensees May 29
With the support of Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on Tuesday, the Boston Licensing Board on Wednesday approved a lifting of all restrictions on licensed premises as of May 29. “As of May 29, all restrictions related to licensed premises…
CAC Meeting Held for Lab/Office Space Proposed for 109 Brookline Ave.
The community process regarding the proposed 250,000 square foot building for office and lab space at 109 Brookline Ave. in the Fenway is now underway. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on…