The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on October 26 “regarding reparations and their impact on the civil rights of Black Bostonians.” The Committee is chaired by Councilor Julia Mejia, who also sponsored this docket along with…
Author: Lauren Bennett
District 6 Campaign Mailer Receives Negative Feedback
Many residents of District 6 are upset and pushing back against a recent mailer from District 6 Council candidate Mary Tamer’s campaign. The mailer shows an image of Tamer, who is Arab-American, on the left in color, while Kendra Hicks,…
Janey, City Officials Celebrate Completion of New Firehouse
The city’s first new firehouse in decades is finally up and running, and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 14, when city officials, elected officials, firefighters, and community members gathered at the Engine 42, Rescue 2, District…
Janey, Funcionarios Celebran Nueva Estación De Bomberos
Funcionarios de la ciudad, funcionarios electos, bomberos y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron el 14 de octubre para celebrar la apertura de la primera nueva estación de bomberos de Boston en décadas. Engine 42 se encuentra en 1870 Columbus…
ZBA Approves New Unit in Basement at 87-89 West Walnut Drive
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the proposal at 87-89 West Walnut Dr. to change the occupancy of the existing building from a two family to a three family. The basement will include living space ad a…
JPNC Housing & Development Committee Discusses Three Proposals
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Housing & Development Committee met virtually on October 19 where they heard three presentations for proposals in the neighborhood, including one at 3409 Washington St., one at 127 Amory St., and one at 10…
Community Supports Roslindale Businesses During Pandemic
Roslindale businesses are excited about the support that they received from community during pandemic. The following are Birch St. House & Garden Birch St. House & Garden gift store is celebrating 20 years in Roslindale Square this year, and owner…
SNA Hears from Franklin Park Zoo; Discusses Subcommittee Updates
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on October 18 to hear from the Franklin Park Zoo about its new Co-Designing With (Not For) Communities effort, as well as discuss updates on development projects in the area. John Anderson, Director…
Doyle’s Cafe Project to Include Six Units of Affordable Housing
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on September 23 regarding the Doyle’s Cafe project at 3478-3484 Washington St. The proposal includes bringing back a new version of the historic Doyle’s Cafe, along with a 4,178…
JPNC Hears Proposal for Arborway Yard Modernization Project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on September 28, where members heard a presentation from the MBTA regarding the Arborway Yard. Scott Hamwey, Director of Bus Modernization for the MBTA, came to the meeting to discuss the MBTA’s…