Developers of the Bunker Hill redevelopment project – once called One Charlestown – unveiled some changes to the affordability component of their first phase, but still maintained one building in the first phase that would likely be completely affordable –…
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BPDA Looking for Proposals on Navy Yard Power Plant
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for development of the Navy Yard Power Plant, otherwise known as Building 108, as momentum continues in the development of long-vacant properties in the Yard.…
City Looking to Significantly Expand Intergenerational Home-Share in 2020
After a successful, but small, pilot program in 2017, the City has kicked off an effort to significantly expand the intergenerational home-sharing program that pairs mostly graduate students with over-housed older adults throughout the city. Earlier this month, a consortium…
Tatte Bakery Gets Go-Ahead from License Board
The Boston License Board approved the Tatte Bakery proposal for the ground floor of the refurbished 40 Warren office building in a hearing on Weds., Nov. 20. The bakery at 40 Warren would occupy the full 3,900 sq. ft. new…
Encore Casino Numbers Up and Down for Oct. Revenues
Slot machine revenues hit a high for Encore Boston Harbor in October, but table game revenue continued to slide greatly in the month – down by almost $10 million from August – and leading to an overall decline in gaming…
State Fire Marshal Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips
“Firefighters are busier on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year because this holiday has the most home fires, and the majority are cooking fires,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “As your families gather to celebrate…
Second Annual Holiday Sing & Stroll in the Navy Yard
Last year’s public Holiday Sing & Stroll in the Charlestown Navy Yard was such a success that organizers plan to celebrate the season with an annual Sing & Stroll. This year’s event will be sponsored again by the Navy Yard Garden Association,…
Anchor in the Navy Yard to Open for Six Days in December
The Navy Yard in winter is a desolate place with cold winds and large open expanses of brick pathways, but the popular Anchor space in Shipyard Park is looking to liven up the Yard this holiday season. Chris Sinclair of…
Neighborhood Round Up
Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa! On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, Santa will take a quick break from his Christmas preparations for a pancake and sausage breakfast at the First Church at 10 Green Street. Everyone is…
For the Record
•Warren Prescott School Dates: *November 27: Spirit Day (Rain Date 11/26) *November 27: Early Release (12:40 pm) *November 28-29: Thanksgiving Recess : No School *December 6: Picture Re-take/Make-up Day *December 9-13: WP Annual Book Fair *December 10: WP School Preview *December 11: School…