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Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2025, at 4 p.m.

This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 301-715-8592 and entering meeting id #98692200856. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

Join the online Meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 26.0102 BLC

    FRANKLIN PARK, SHATTUCK TENNIS COURTS

    Applicant: Kyle Zick

    Expand the existing two court facility to five courts. In addition to the court expansion, the project includes improvements to surrounding site infrastructure. Pathways will be realigned and repaved, and additional picnic tables and seating areas will be introduced. Shaded structures are proposed to provide shelter over two picnic tables and two seating areas adjacent to the courts. The plan also includes the installation of lighting to support evening tennis play. Presentation Link

    WITHDRAWN BY STAFF

    APP # 26.0105 BLC

    WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON HOUSE, 

    17 HIGHLAND PARK STREET, ROXBURY

    Applicant: Patricia Tower

    Site restoration including restoration of grade at porch along with retaining walls and site stairs. Presentation Link

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

    APP # 26.0138 BLC

    JABEZ LEWIS FARMHOUSE

    1060 CENTRE STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN

    Install new asphalt roof, copper flashings, crickets and drip edges and copper gutter system and downspouts; repoint chimneys; replace deteriorated wood rafters and facias in-kind; and repaint front entry door to match existing color.

    APP # 26.0101 BLC

    LORING GREENOUGH HOUSE, 

    12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN

    Replace entrance signage.

    APP # 26.0106 BLC

    LORING GREENOUGH HOUSE, 

    12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN

    At interior, repaint flooring on the third floor.

    APP # 26.0110 BLC

    ST JAMES AFRICAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 

    50 CEDAR STREET, ROXBURY

    Exterior building envelope repairs.

  3. BUSINESS HEARING
  4. RATIFICATION OF MEETING MINUTES

    Commission to vote on meeting minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting.

  5. DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE

    APP # 26.0102 BLC

    FRANKLIN PARK, SHATTUCK TENNIS COURTS

    Review Motion and Vote

    WITHDRAWN BY STAFF

    APP # 26.0105 BLC

    WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON HOUSE, 

    17 HIGHLAND PARK STREET, ROXBURY

    Review Motion and Vote

     

    ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS

    Review Motion and Vote

     

  6. STAFF UPDATES

    The next BLC meeting will be on September 9, 2025. Please use the BLC RSVP Tracking spreadsheet to communicate with staff if you will be able to attend.

     

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