Neighbors were stunned late on Wednesday when Compassionate Organics sent out a letter indicating it would go no further with its proposal for a marijuana dispensary at 633 Tremont St. The news came in a statement from the company late…
BVNA Wants More Info about Proposed Stuart St. Marijuana Establishment
Marijuana company Patriot Care, which currently operates a medical marijuana dispensary on Milk St., came before the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) Planning and Licensing Committee on Feb. 19. The Bay Village community had a lot of questions for the…
Time to Build Consensus, But District Will Stay #1 for Rep. Michlewitz
As State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz – who represents a large part of the South End and Bay Village – begins to get used to serving in a somewhat statewide position as new chair of the House Ways & Means Committee,…
IAG Member for Proposed Hotel at 1241 Boylston St. Concerned about Precedent
The proposed hotel at 1241 Boylston St. close to the Boston Arts Academy has at least two Impact Advisory Group (IAG) members furious. The proposed hotel would be built on a 21,050 square-foot parcel where a Shell gas station currently…
Blackstone/Franklin Blazes Trail with Marijuana MOU
The Blackstone/Franklin Neighborhood Association (BFNA) has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Liberty Compassionates medical marijuana facility on Albany Street that calls for donations, volunteerism, parking mitigation, and minimum purchases in exchange for their support of the proposal.…
Stephi’s on Tremont to Close after 11 Years in the Heart of the South End New York Sts. Operators to Cross East Berkeley to Tremont
The operators of Bar Mezzana in the New York Streets will take over the Stephi’s on Tremont space in June, with the landmark Stephi’s closing up in the next few months. Stephi’s owner Stephanie Sokolove said she has been spending…
News Briefs
Marijuana Operation Looking at Wellington/Columbus Ave Location The Claremont Park Neighborhood Association is meeting Thursday with a potential equity operator of a recreational marijuana dispensary slated for 549 Columbus Ave. Taba Moses has proposed to open a large marijuana dispensary…
Judge Orders Weymouth Man to Stay Away from JJ Foleys After South End Beating Arrest
A Boston Municipal Court judge has ordered a Weymouth man to stay away from JJ Foley’s Cefe and the Bostonian Market during an arraignment on Wednesday, Feb. 20, after he was charged with the brutal beating of another man on…
Marionvich Appointed CEO of Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay today announced the appointment Tani Marinovich as its new CEO. Tani succeeds long-time President Patty Foley, who is retiring after 20 years of leading the organization. The organization will honor Foley for her service at…
BBAC Stands Firm on Guidelines in Most-recent Design Review Items
Four projects came before the Back Bay Architectural Commission on Feb. 13, moving relatively quickly through the presentation and approval process. At 344 Beacon St., the applicant proposed to repair and re-paint existing iron railings, replace the garden-level door in…
ColSo’s ‘Winter Members Show: Renewal’ Opening Feb. 28
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present the annual juried Winter Members Show, an exquisite showcase of unique works by artist members in a variety of mediums and styles. This exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, Feb.…
Charlesgate Park Set to Receive $400,000 in CPA Funds
Mayor Walsh and the Community Preservation Committee last week recommended 56 projects as recipients for the fall round of Community Preservation Act funding. The projects total more than $34 million. The Fenway/Kenmore neighborhood has been recommended to received $400,000 to…