The Charlestown Open House, hosted by Mayor Walsh, gives residents a chance to become aware of City services available to them. It will also give them an opportunity to ask questions to various departments about upcoming and ongoing projects in the area.
Please come out and meet representatives from:
Join Mayor Walsh, your friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate winter and light up Holiday trees in neighborhoods across Boston!
For the 21st year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston while bringing presents and holiday spirit to children across the City.
"The trolley tour and tree lightings are great ways to continue to foster the spirit of community and bring a little extra joy to people during the holiday season," said Mayor Walsh. "The holiday season is a time for unity and thanksgiving. All are welcome, and we look forward to visiting different neighborhoods throughout the city for a weekend full of fun and celebration."
The 2016 Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings are sponsored by the Bank of America. The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, December 4
Subject of the October 25, 2016 Business Meeting/Public Hearing will be action on the agenda below.
6:00 pm 1. Discussion and vote on Design Review Applications. The Design Review Committee will present summaries of applications and make recommendations for a vote on each agenda item discussed at the Design Review Hearing, which met on 10/25/16 from 4:00–6:00 pm in Boston City Hall, Room 900. (See below for Design Review agenda items)
6:20 pm 2. Review and ratification of 9/27/2016 meeting minutes.
6:25 pm 3. Demolition Delay Hearing: 88 Parsons Street, Brighton.
Application #17.189D2107
Applicant: MO Realty LLC
Re: Review of the proposed demolition of a four-family dwelling at 88 Parsons Street, Brighton (Boston), Massachusetts.
6:55 pm 4. Property Updates and Staff Reports.
7:05 pm 5. Projected Adjournment.
DESIGN REVIEW:
4:00 pm Charlestown Savings Bank
1-2 Thompson Square, Charlestown
Application: 17.429.35 Design Review
Applicant: James DeVellis, Thompson Square Partners LLC
Re: Accessibility improvements: sloped sidewalk access to two new entries (to exterior elevator lobby and a new window-to-door on west side), restore entrance in historic opening on front façade, rear secondary egress.
4:20 pm Christian Science Center Complex
Huntington Avenue, Boston
Application: 16.1445.223 Design Review (ongoing)
Applicant: Robert Herlinger, Chief Architect
Re: Lighting Master Plan; Signage Master Plan; Proposed design Massachusetts Avenue Garden.
4:55 pm Charles River Esplanade
Lederman Park, Boston
Application: 17.431.229 Design Review
Applicant: Ruth Helfeld, DCR Section Head
Re: Install Lederman Memorial and landscaping.
5:20 pm The Ropewalk and Tar House
Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston
Application: 17.430.115 Accelerated Design Review
Applicant: Joseph Timilty, Frontier Enterprises, Inc.
Re: Update on previously approved (2014) proposal for reuse of the building for residential units and a museum space including masonry repair, replacement of all windows, new landscaping, new slate roofs.
~ 6:00 pm Full Commission Hearing ~
The Boston Transportation Department wants your input to help shape the future corridor. We look forward to your participation.
The Boston Transportation Department wants your input to help shape the future corridor and looks forward to your participation.
The design will focus on:
Visit the Rutherford Avenue / Sullivan Square Design Project page to learn more about past meetings.
Read the agenda for the commission's public hearing on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on October 5, 2016 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat:
6:00 PM Public Hearing
Notice of Intent from CB&I Environmental Infrastructure, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Transportation for MassDOT I-90 Tunnel Remediation Project, 244-284 A Street, South Boston (LSCSF)
Notice of Intent from Epsilon Associates, Inc. on behalf of Eversource Energy for HEEC Cable Survey Project, Reserved Channel (DPA, LUO, Fish Run)
Notice of Intent from Fort Point Associates, Inc on behalf of Trinity Border Street Sitework, LLC for the construction of a bulkhead, harborwalk and fill, grade and removal of piles and piers at Boston East Designated Port Area, 102 Border Street, East Boston (DPA, Land under Ocean, Coastal Beach, Fish Run, LSCSF) continued from July 6 public hearing
Notice of Intent from Nitsch Engineering, Inc on behalf of Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the construction of new retail pavilion and associated improvements, 7 North Street, Boston (LSCSF)
Notice of Intent from Nitsch Engineering, Inc on behalf of Related Beal for Innovation Square Phase I, 6 Tide Street, Seaport (LSCSF)
Notice of Intent from CLE Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries – Department of Fish & Game for Deer Island Public Access Facility, Tafts Ave, Deer Island (LUO, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, LSCSF)
Notice of Intent from SOLitude Lake Management on behalf of The Esplanade Association for Aquatic Management Program, Charles River Esplanade (LUWW)
Notice of Intent from Tetra Tech on behalf of Massachusetts Convention Center Authority for South Lot Remediation, 415 Summer Street (LSCSF)
Request for Amendment to Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1451 from Bourne Consulting Engineering on behalf of City of Boston Public Facilities Department for Eliot School Phase 3, 585 Commercial Street, Boston (LSCSF)
Request for Amendment to Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1428 from Massachusetts Port Authority for Pier Rehabilitation Work, Commonwealth Pier, Hoosac Pier, Fish Pier, Seaport District and Charlestown, Boston Harbor (LUO)
7:15 PM Updates and General Business
Sign Language interpreters are available upon prior request. The Commission will hold a public meeting immediately following the last hearing or as appropriate following any hearing. Plans and filings with the Commission may be viewed at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, during regular business hours, 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. For more information, call 617-635-4417.
For the Commission,
Charlotte Moffat, Executive Secretary
Board Meeting
Meeting of the Trustees as a Corporation and Administrative Agency
Agenda:
1/ Chairman's Call to Order and Report - 2/ President's Report - 3/ Trustees Fellowes Athenaeum Trust Committee - 4/ BPL Affiliates - Strategic Planning Conversations - 5/ Trustees Finance and Audit Committee Report - 6/ New Business - 7/ Public Comment - 8/ Adjournment
6:00 pm 1. Discussion and vote on Design Review Applications. The Design Review Committee will present summaries of applications and make recommendations for a vote on each agenda item discussed at the Design Review Hearing, which met on 08/23/16 from 4–6 pm in Boston City Hall, Room 900. (See below for Design Review agenda items)
6:20 pm 2. Review and ratification of 7/26/2016 and 8/9/2016 meeting minutes.
Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks in August and September.
All shows begin at dusk (approximately 7:45 p.m.) and are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Northeastern University in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment with media support by the Boston Herald and HOT 96.9. Additional support is provided by Verizon Fios. Free popcorn will be provided by AMC Loews Theatres.
