Special to the Times The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for the production and delivery of 80 new, low-floor, 40-foot battery electric buses (BEBs). This vehicle contract award includes an…
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Latest Plans for Residential Project Behind Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral Detailed at Meeting
The latest plans for the residential project proposed for behind Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in the Fenway were discussed a city-sponsored joint-Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and public meeting held virtually on Wednesday, July 26. Transom Real Estate intends to construct…
Service Change on Orange and Green Lines for Government Center Garage Work in Effect
The MBTA is reminding riders of a 12-day service change on the Orange and Green Lines ending August 9. As previously announced, due to the continued demolition of the Government Center Garage by private developer HYM Construction, Orange and Green…
MBTA To Release RFQ for 3–5 Year $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract, Continues Leadership in Clean Transportation
Special to the Times The MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract, upgrading the T’s commitment to renewable energy and continuing its leadership in clean…
Future Back Bay Establishment, Dani’s Queer Bar, To Receive ARPA Funding
Dani’s Queer Bar, which is poised to open soon in the space formerly occupied by the Pour House at 907 Boylston St. in the Back Bay, has been named among the 24 small businesses citywide to receive American Rescue Plan …
Wu and BPHC Announce New Contract With Boston EMS
Special to the Times Mayor Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) announced the appropriation approval of the new collective bargaining agreement for the Boston Police Patrolman Association’s EMS Division, which represents 355 current…
Durkan Handily Wins Special Election for District 8 City Councilor
Sharon Durkan cruised to an easy victory over Montez Haywood in the Special Election on Tuesday, July 25, to succeed Kenzie Bok as the District 8 City Councilor. According to the city’s unofficial election results, Durkan, a longtime political organizer…
Michael Nichols Helping Breathe New Life Into Heart of City
Michael Nichols, who previously led the Esplanade Association for five years, is now finding ways to breathe new life into the heart of the city as president of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID). Nichols has served as president…
BHAC Votes To Ratify Unapproved Charles River Square Video Doorbell
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted by a majority of 5-2 to dismiss a violation for and ratify the installation of an unapproved video doorbell at 3 Charles River Square at the commission’s monthly public hearing, which took place virtually…
Four More Proposals for West End Branch Library Redevelopment
The Mayor’s Office of Housing sponsored its second of two virtual public meetings to review submittals to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the West End Branch Library on Tuesday, July 25. MOH released its RFP on…