The local business community came out to support the proposed mixed-use development at 9 Burney St., citing a boost to the local economy, during a community meeting Feb. 12. But some residents opposed the project, pointing to having retail space…
Month: March 2018
Shaun King talks change during NU visit
By Jess DeWitt Special to the Gazette People, energy, strategic planning, and money are the four pillars to enacting social change, according to author and activist Shaun King, who spoke at Northeastern University on Feb. 9. Nearly a thousand people…
READING RALLY
LMA historical survey completed, 2 buildings recommended for Landmarks designations
LMA—The long-awaited survey of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area’s (LMA) historic buildings has been completed, with the survey finding 106 buildings at least 45 years of age and recommending two buildings for Boston Landmarks designations. The Boston Preservation Alliance…
Empresarios apoyan el proyecto de Burney St., residentes tienen dudas
La comunidad empresarial local vino a apoyar un nuevo proyecto multiuso en 9 Burney Street, citando un incremento económico, durante una reunión el 12 de febrero. Sin embargo, algunos residentes están en contra del proyecto, preocupándose por el espacio comercial…
Residents, local organizations weigh-in on short-term rentals while City Council begins work on regulating them
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette Last month, Mayor Walsh announced intentions to better track and regulate short-term rentals in Boston and assign annual fees to operators of different types of rentals. That has residents, local elected officials, and…
RETIREMENT PLANS
O’Malley tackling curbside composting again
City Councilor Matt O’Malley, who represents a portion of Back of the Hill, is tackling curbside composting once again. O’Malley with City Councilor Ayanna Pressley recently refiled a hearing order on the feasibility of implementing a curbside composting program in…
City scholarships available to Boston residents for college
Applications are now available for the 2018 City of Boston Scholarships, which are need-based scholarships for Boston residents interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or continuing education in Massachusetts, according to the press release. “The City of Boston Scholarship Fund…
Meeting for Art Park project rescheduled
The City has rescheduled the community meeting for the Art Park project for March 6. The original meeting for Feb. 7 was postponed because of the weather. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Church Parish…