Coronavirus had upended many industries throughout the City and has caused others to make adaptations to continue operating safely. In the real estate world, the pandemic has made some wary of moving, while others are still enthusiastically searching for their…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Despite Empty Roads, State’s Traffic Fatality Rate Doubled in April, Massdot Says
With COVID-19 causing less traffic on roads across the Commonwealth, speeding and traffic fatalities have increased over the past month, MassDOT said on Monday in an online press conference. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh have addressed…
City Council to Discuss Ways to Help Residents Facing Displacement or in Need of Rental Assistance
The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a virtual Zoom meeting on April 9 on two different hearing orders that have been filed regarding assistance for those facing eviction, displacement, and who are in need of rental…
29-Year Boston Police Veteran Dies of COVID-19
Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross on Tuesday announced the passing of 29 year veteran officer Jose Fontanez. Fontanez passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 53 and was an officer in District E-13 in Jamaica Plain.…
Baker and Walsh Announce Stricter Measures; New Funds for COVID-19 Relief
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh continue to provide updates to residents and have implemented new measures to prevent further spread of the virus. As…
Baker Extends Stay-At-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Until May 4
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker continue to update the public with new announcements as the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop. Governor Baker on Tuesday announced an extension of his previous executive order requiring the closure of all non-essential…
Baker, Walsh Continue to Update Residents as Stay at Home Advisory Is in Effect
On Monday, both Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At press time, Boston had 197 cases of the virus, and the state has 1159. Two people have died in…
Charlestown Residents Ready to Participate in Urban Renewal Community Process
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) on Feb. 27, held a meeting regarding Urban Renewal in Charlestown, where Urban Renewal Manager Chris Breen provided a history of Urban Renewal in the neighborhood, as well as information about inventory and…
Residents dissatisfied with current ZBA; City Council working on home rule petition
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 Jan. 25 to discuss a Home Rule Petition regarding the…
BPDA Proposing Zoning Code Changes for Digital Signage
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on Jan., 27 regarding a recommended adjustment in permitted times for operation of digital signs in the city. Mark McGonagle of the BPDA said that right now, digital signs…