Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2025, at 4 p.m.

ATTENTION: 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.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

DESIGN REVIEW HEARING - 4:00 PM

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

APP # 26.0236 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. CONTINUED FROM 8-26-2025 HEARING Presentation Link

APP # 26.0153 BLC

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE SIGNAGE APPLICATION

Applicant: Liza Meyer

Commemorative signage on the Arlington Street Fence at the Mall. Presentation Link

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

APP # 26.0215 BLC	BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SECURITY CAMERAS Addition of security cameras in designated spaces.
APP # 26.0237 BLC	OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE, 310 WASHINGTON STREET Transform the main hall into an immersive multimedia theater. Interior work includes: repainting windows and window returns; replacing interior storm windows; relocating interior wood shutters and fanlights and adding painted copper on backside to block light; restoring interior shutters and fanlights and adding painted copper on backside; removing erroneously sized interior wood shutters; installing new replica interior wood shutters and fanlights; installing new replica fanlights and electric bottom up room darkening shades; and installing new lamps at main chandelier.
APP # 26.0235 BLC	RICHARDSON BLOCK, 145 PEARL STREET At rear elevation repoint and repair masonry.
APP # 26.0182 BLC	WARREN HOUSE, 130 WARREN STREET Improvements to existing concrete pathway.

BUSINESS HEARING - 6:00 PM
RATIFICATION OF MEETING MINUTES

Commission to vote on meeting minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting.

DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE