Mayor Martin Walsh signed an executive order last month that changes the City’s affordable-housing policy, forcing some developers to pay more money or build more affordable units if they don’t meet the affordable-housing requirement on-site. The policy change went into…
Month: January 2016
Some IAG members want more affordable units for Goddard House project
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) held an impact advisory group (IAG) meeting for the Goddard House project on Jan. 7 with some members advocating for more affordable-housing units, according to BRA spokesperson Nick Martin. An IAG is a City-appointed group…
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La Ciudad cambia su política de vivienda asequible
Alcalde Martin Walsh firmó una orden ejecutiva el mes pasado que cambia la política de vivienda asequible de la Ciudad, obligando a los promotores que paguen más dinero o construyan más departamentos asequibles si no satisfacen el requisito. El cambio…
Meetings scheduled on MBTA fare changes, possibly ending late-night service
The MBTA will be holding several public meetings to hear comments and suggestions from the community about proposed fare changes and possibly ending late-night service, according to a press release. A meeting on fare changes will take place at the…
Sanchez brings Latino elected officials together
On Dec. 17, local state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez held a celebratory luncheon for nearly 50 elected Latino officials in recognition of recent electoral gains throughout Massachusetts, according to a press release. After the November elections, there are now almost 50…
Sociedad Latina director picked for School Committee
Alexandra Oliver-Davila, executive director of Sociedad Latina and longtime advocate for Latino youth, was recently appointed to the Boston School Committee, according to a press release. The Boston School Committee is a seven-member governing body of the Boston Public Schools.…
Fatal shooting on Annunciation Road
A 17-year-old male was fatally shot on Annunciation Road on Dec. 18, according to bpdnews.com Boston Police Department (BPD) officers arriving to the area of 60 Annunciation Road found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, who…
Hill Agenda, Jan. 15, 2016
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Feb. 2 for the Feb. 5 issue. Email listings to [email protected] Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services board…
BRA board approves Heath St. project
The Boston Redevelopment Authority board approved the $17.4 million General Heath Square Apartments during its meeting on Dec. 10, according to a press release. The General Heath Square Apartments will be built on City-owned land formed by the triangle of…