The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the renovation of the Zelma Lacey House from 66 assisted living units to 48 units of income-restricted units for seniors. Attorney Kevin Joyce said that the Zelma Lacey House is “on…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Little Mystic Community Mitigation Measures Presented at Community Meeting
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a community meeting on June 24 to discuss with the community the mitigation benefits planned as part of the Designated Port Area and Little Mystic sites. Reay Pannesi, Senior Real Estate Development…
BLC Imposes 90-Day Demo Delay on 8 Lawrence St.
A 90-day demolition delay was imposed on the building at 8 Lawrence St. at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) hearing on June 22, where many community members spoke out in favor of preserving the building. Two alternatives that preserved the…
Baker Announces All COVID Restrictions to Be Lifted May 29
Governor Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
History-Making: Following Walsh’s Departure, Janey Sworn in as Acting Mayor
In a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Kim Janey was sworn in as the first Black person and first woman to lead the City of Boston, a day after Mayor Marty Walsh left for Washington D.C. following his…
Walsh Gives Final Farewell After Senate Confirmation; Kim Janey Becomes Acting Mayor
Mayor Martin Walsh gave his final press conference as mayor of Boston on March 22, and headed off to Washington, D.C on Tuesday morning to begin his new role as US Secretary of Labor. The Senate voted 68 to 29…
Baker Announces Rest of Schedule for Vaccine; All Residents 16 and Older Will Be Eligible on April 19
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced a timeline for remaining residents to get vaccinated, with the general public becoming eligible on April 19. We hope that this clarity will help everybody plan ahead and know what to expect when,’ Baker…
Halbert, Barros, and Santiago Speak to the Charlestown Community About Their Campaigns
The Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard hosted a candidate forum on March 11, where City Council-At large candidate David Halbert and mayoral candidates John Barros and Jon Santiago spoke about their platforms and addressed questions and concerns from Charlestown…
Council Holds Hearing on Implementation of Police Reform Task Force Recommendations
The City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, chaired by Councilor Andrea Campbell, held a hearing on March 2 regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force. Several councilors expressed their dissatisfaction with the…
Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…