City Realty developers made slight alterations to their proposed development at 3193 Washington St., but were still met with hostility from community members who raised concerns over gentrification and City Realty’s reputation during a community meeting. The Boston Redevelopment Authority…
Author: Emily Resnevic
HSTF seeks artist for domino display
Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) is seeking proposals for an art installation in the plaza of the Blessed Sacrament Church at 361 Centre St., according to a blog post on its website. HSTF wants an artist to design, build, and…
City’s arts and culture plan draft released
After more than a year of planning, the City has released its draft of the Boston Creates with a limited amount of time for community feedback. Boston Creates is the planning process that Walsh administration launched to enhance and support…
$7.5 million in City budget for affordable housing
The City of Boston will set aside $7.5 million of Inclusionary Development funds for the acquisition of occupied rental housing in order to preserve affordable housing, according to a press release. Through the new Acquisition Opportunity Program, the Department of…
76 Stonley Road project filed with the BRA
Developers John Morrissey and Bryan Austin formally filed the 76 Stonley Road project with the Boston Redevelopment Authority, a project which left community members wary about in its initial planning stages last year. A project notification form (PNF) was submitted…
New president selected for BPL
The Boston Public Library Board of Trustees voted to extend an offer of employment for president of the Boston Public Library to Jill Bourne, city librarian for the San Jose Public Library, according to a press release. The decision was…
Abuser sentenced to life in prison for murder
Three years after the murder of 45-year-old Celestine Walker, her abusive husband was sentenced to life in prison for her homicide, according to a Suffolk Country District Attorney’s (DA) Office press release. Phillip Carrington, 51, was found guilty of second-degree…
Roslindale Neighbors: Check-in with RVMS director
A veterinary clinic, new cafes, businesses in the Roslindale Substation, and the return of the farmers market are some of the new developments happening in Roslindale Village, according to Christina DiLisio, executive director of Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS). RVMS…
Roslindale Neighbors: New path proposed for connecting Roslindale Village to Arboretum
WalkUP Roslindale and Rozzie Bikes have proposed the Roslindale Arboretum Gateway Path, an initiative which may lead to a new path connecting Roslindale Village to the Arnold Arboretum. Alan Wright, on behalf of WalkUP Roslindale and Rozzie Bikes, said in…
Abundant displeasure voiced over new design for 64 Allandale St. project
The developer for the 64 Allandale St. project presented a revised proposal during an April 25 community meeting, but most of the 100 attendees continued to oppose the project, citing concerns about the abutting natural resource, Allandale Woods, and density.…