The Boston Redevelopment Authority board is playing a smart game of political chess at the former Blessed Sacrament Church campus. It recently approved a controversial redevelopment of the former Norbert School into high-priced apartments. But it also made that approval…
Month: August 2013
Letter: Casey design is looking great—but western end needs work
I’d like to thank the members of the MassDOT Casey team and their consultants, as well as the other agencies and officials there, for the outstanding presentation at the July 11 public hearing concerning the 75 percent plan for the…
Letter: Casey Arborway will only add to local woes
The following letter was sent to various local elected officials: The Casey Arborway at-grade plan is ridiculous and needs to be stopped. Traffic is terrible already during rush hours. I live on a side street that is used from 7…
Letter: Dog incident shows contempt for elderly
As an older woman, I frequently see issues of discrimination against and contempt for the elderly, but the latest incident made me so angry, I wanted to share it with your readers. The other day, I was walking my little…
Casey potholes cause flat tires
Several large potholes opened up on the aging Casey Overpass on July 27, causing damage to passing cars. The potholes were fixed the same day. In at least one area, the potholes were large enough that the wire mesh that…
DCR completes sidewalk study
After almost three years in development, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), along with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and consultants Pressley Associates, presented a sweeping rehabilitation and expansion plan for the Emerald Necklace’s sidewalks, crossings and paths at…
JP resident faces medication price increase
Jan Donley, a Jamaica Plain resident, will see her compounded medication for symptoms from menopause double in price this month because Harvard Pilgrim Heath Insurance is refusing to continue coverage of that type of drug. Compounded medication is a combination…