Mayor Martin Walsh held a press conference on March 15, where he discussed some updates regarding COVID in the city, and Rep. Stephen Lynch provided some details about the newly passed federal American Rescue Act. Walsh said that as of…
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CPC Recommends Cocoanut Grove Memorial for $250,000 CPA Grant
On February 11, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted to support the recommendations of Mayor Marty Walsh regarding 67 projects to receive funding from the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The Cocoanut Grove Memorial project, which has been proposed for Statler…
ZBA approves to create egress vestibule, move door at 40 Beacon St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on February 23 discussed a building code matter at 40 Beacon St. where the request was to “modify fourth floor unit to isolate space to be transferred to second floor Unit 3. Create egress…
Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
BVHDC hears what is probably the last advisory review for Isabella St. condo proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on Feb. 9, where members heard another advisory review for the condominium proposal at 19 Isabella St., the former Our Lady of Victories Church. No vote is taken on advisory review…
City Council Holds Hearing on BLC Eligibility Requirements for Landmarks in Boston
The City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on February 8 regarding a petition for a special law regarding an Act Relative to the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) that would change language in the requirements for Boston buildings,…
Baker Talks About Economic Recovery, State Aid
Governor Charles Baker held a press conference on February 8 to talk about the importance of federal aid when it comes to economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s number of positive tests has been trending downward, and as…
Mayor Walsh, Martinez Discuss COVID and Vaccination Update
On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh provided an update on COVID0-19 in Boston, saying that the numbers have improved over the past few weeks, but people need to continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. February 1…
White Sworn in as Boston’s New Police Commissioner
Mayor Marty Walsh swore in Boston’s 43rd police commissioner, Dennis White, on Monday morning, following former Commissioner William Gross’ retirement on January 29. At the swearing-in, Walsh thanked Gross for his “leadership and his 37 years of service” in the…
In Final State of the City Address, Walsh Speaks of Boston’s Resiliency
Mayor Martin Walsh delivered what was probably his final State of the City address virtually on January 12 from the new Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. Last week, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Walsh for Labor Secretary, and on…