The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board during its March 17 meeting approved the $12 million mixed-use development project at 35 S. Huntington Ave. The BRA in the early 2000s approved a different development team’s plan for the site: a five-story,…
Author: Peter Shanley
State confirms BCC ruling on 64 Allandale St. project
The state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has confirmed the Boston Conservation Commission (BCC) ruling that a portion of the 64 Allandale St. project falls under the state Wetlands Protection Act, according to a MassDEP letter sent to the developer.…
Boston votes for Clinton, Trump in primary election
Boston voters picked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (Democrat) and real estate mogul Donald Trump (Republican) in their parties’ respective presidential primary in Massachusetts on March 1, according to unofficial City results. About 39 percent of Boston voters came…
Proyecto de Goddard House aprobado por la comisión de diseño de la Ciudad, busca la aprobación de BRA
La comisión de diseño cívico de Boston (BCDC) recientemente aprobó el proyecto de Goddard House, lo cual buscará la aprobación de BRA durante su reunión mensual el 17 de marzo. La portavoz de BRA Nick Martin dijo, “Creemos que el…
MBTA board approves fare hikes
The MBTA fiscal and management control board on March 7 approved system-wide fare hikes that amount to an average 9.3 percent increase that will go into effect July 1, according to a press release. The board vote means: Bus Pass…
Neighborhood association appeals ISD decision on Bicon’s occupancy permit
FOREST HILLS—The Yale Terrace Neighborhood Association has filed an appeal of the Inspectional Services Department’s (ISD) decision not to revoke the occupancy permit for Bicon Dental Implants. The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the appeal on March 22.…
Goddard House project approved by City’s design commission, likely headed to BRA board this month
The Goddard House project was recently approved by the Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) and will likely go before the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board during its monthly meeting on March 17. BRA spokesperson Nick Martin said, “We feel that…
Senior Life: JP@Home and City Feed host senior event
Ethos and City Feed and Supply co-hosted an event at the latter’s location at 672 Centre St. on March 4 to celebrate seniors and raise awareness for the JP@Home program, according to a press release. Meanwhile, because of its success,…
Senior Life: 125 Amory St. project to begin BRA process this summer
The redevelopment project for 125 Amory St., a public housing development for seniors and people with disabilities, will go through a Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) permitting process that will start sometime this summer, according to Boston Housing Authority (BHA) spokesperson…
O’Malley’s ‘Puppy Mill Bill’ approved
The City Council on March 2 unanimously passed Jamaica Plain City Councilor Matt O’Malley’s ordinance nicknamed the “Puppy Mill Bill,” which will ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores in Boston, according to a press release.…