Following Mayor Walsh’s Executive Order calling for more transparency and ethical standards for the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), the City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on January 25 to discuss a home rule petition regarding the…
Mayor Starts Overhaul of Zoning Board
In the wake of the scandal that rocked the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last year, District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards called for an overhaul of the city’s zoning board. The John Lynch bribing scandal trickled down to…
Resident Takes Part in Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash for Beaches
On Sunday, March 8, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor and DCR’s Better Beaches Program partnership brought nearly 300 beach-lovers together to raise funds to support free beach events and programs…
BLC Votes Not to Impose Demo Delay on Building at 197 Green St.
A demolition delay hearing was held for the building at 197 Green St. on March 10. A demolition delay is conducted in three parts: the review of the community meeting process, a determination of significant and potential imposition of demo…
Stonybrook Neighborhood Association Hears New Keegan’s Proposal
Developers for a project at 3458 Washington St./7 Kenton Road, currently the site of Keegan’s Service Station, came before the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association on March 9 to present a proposal for a four story, nine unit residential building on the…
Parks Dept. Free Indoor Golf Clinics Begin March 23
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is offering free indoor golf clinics at local Community Centers for both beginners and experienced players who want to brush up on their skills before they hit the links. The clinic series is six…