Acting Mayor Janey: ‘Today Is A New Day’
Acting Mayor Kim Janey arrived at Boston City Hall on Tuesday morning for her first full day as the city’s executive, in what former Mayor Marty Walsh called a “smooth transition” between administrations.
Boston Takes Modified Approach to Reopening
As most of Massachusetts shifts into Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan today, Boston will adopt a modified version with lower caps on most indoor and outdoor events, Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday.
IQHQ Proposes Second Lab Project in Fenway
Life science developer IQHQ is proposing its second major project in the Fenway neighborhood with plans for a 250,000-square-foot office-lab building at 109 Brookline Ave.
Boston Outdoor Dining Returns March 22
The start of Boston’s outdoor dining program has been moved up from April 1 to March 22 due to the forecast for seasonable weather, Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday.
Worry About the Explosion of Lab Projects, But Not Safety
There’s seemingly a new lab project under construction on every street corner in Boston and Cambridge, with everyone and their brother looking to cash in on the life-sciences boom. But there are growing signs a backlash is brewing.
Barros Jumps Into Boston Mayor’s Race, Promises More Housing
John Barros, until recently Boston’s top economic development official, has entered the increasingly crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Marty Walsh.
Rep. Santiago to Join Boston Mayoral Race
Jon Santiago, a second-term state lawmaker and emergency room doctor from Boston’s South End, is entering the race to succeed Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, joining a diverse field of candidates that already includes three members of the City Council.
Industry Group Urges Caution on Boston Development Fees
Commercial real estate trade group NAIOP-MA is urging Boston officials to be cautious as they weigh a proposal to nearly double development fees.
The Odds Are Good for the Red Sox’s Latest Venture
Does anyone truly think the owners of the Red Sox won’t get their way at City Hall when it comes to the team’s sweeping plans to redevelop the neighborhood around Fenway Park?
Public Funds Not Enough to Meet Housing Need
Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Kenzie Bok put forward an interesting idea in recent days that Boston could generate up to $2 billion to invest in affordable housing. But it also serves as a reminder that the private sector is a necessary partner in fixing the housing crisis.
Boston Launches Rental Voucher Program
The city of Boston plans to spend $2.5 million this year to start a rental voucher program Mayor Marty Walsh first proposed in last year’s State of the City address.
Red Sox Reveal 2.1M SF Development Plan in Fenway
Red Sox owners revealed plans for redevelopment of the streets surrounding Fenway Park with eight buildings of mixed-use development spanning 2.1 million square feet.
Wu, Bok Pitch City Bonds for Affordable Housing
Boston should use its good credit rating to make a big investment in creating affordable housing, a leading candidate for mayor says.
Essaibi-George Joins Boston Mayoral Race
Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George, known as a moderate on a City Council dominated by progressives, joins two other women of color in the race to succeed Marty Walsh.
The Club of Million-Dollar Towns Keeps Growing
The number of towns with a median single-family home sale price of $1 million nearly quadrupled over the past eight years. And it is yet another sign as well that housing affordability in our state is going from bad to worse.
State Extends COVID Restrictions, UK Strain Found in CT
Massachusetts is extending by two weeks tightened restrictions on gatherings, including a 25 percent capacity limit for many businesses.
Boston Extends COVID Business Restrictions
Boston is extending coronavirus restrictions on museums, movie theaters, gyms and other businesses for another three weeks – until Jan. 27.
Boston, Area Communities Roll Back Reopening to Phase Two
Boston is joining several area cities and towns in closing gyms, museums, private clubs and other businesses for three weeks in an effort to rein in the spread of COVID-19.
Outdoor Dining to Return to Boston in 2021
Outdoor dining will resume in Boston by April 1, 2021, and City Hall is already accepting applications from restaurants that want to be able to serve diners outdoors
Walsh Briefed on Boston Rollback Options
With COVID-19 cases climbing steadily and the holiday season coming, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is keeping all options open.
