Boston Landmarks Commission

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Subject of the Public Hearing will be action on the agenda below, and such other business as may come before the Commission in accordance with Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

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 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #160 779 3706. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

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The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

DESIGN REVIEW HEARING - 4:00 PM

APP #26.0915 AB	9 KILSYTH TERRACE Applicant: Rachael Gerry Install new heat pump and screening.
APP #26.0705 AB	133 SUTHERLAND ROAD Applicant: Robert Le Blanc Replace front door and large picture window.
APP #26.0898 AB	1757 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Applicant: Jose Palencia Briceno Replace all, non-historic windows with 1-over-1 fiberglass windows with low-e glass.
APP #26.0941 BLC	FIRST CHURCH ROXBURY 10 PUTNAM STREET, ROXBURY Applicant: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl Installation of window opening and window at north elevation of the Putnam Chapel.
APP #25.0966 BLC	KEITH MEMORIAL THEATER (BOSTON OPERA HOUSE) 539 WASHINGTON STREET Applicant: Mary Nastasi, Ryan, LLC Review of the proposed signage digitization scope for the B.F. Keith Memorial Theater (Boston Opera House). The intention is to replace the two blade signs with digitized banners and to digitize the front of the existing marquee. CONTINUED FROM JULY 22, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

APP# 26.0864 BLC	BERKELEY BUILDING 422 BOYLSTON STREET Installation of wall sign, blade sign, and window sign.
APP# 26.0893 BLC	BOND-HAMPTON HOUSE 88 LAMBER AVENUE, ROXBURY Installation of a chicken coop and enclosed run.
APP# 26.0942 BLC	50 BROAD STREET Repointing masonry and repainting windows.
APP# 26.0950 BLC	CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH COMPLEX 200 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE Completion of necessary maintenance of the existing concrete arch and adjacent garden walls at the Publishing House.
APP# 26.0938 BLC	FRANKLIN PARK 278 CANTERBURY STREET Installation of fabric shelter structure at existing Park Ranger paddock.
APP# 26.0922 BLC	NATIONAL SHAWMUT BANK BUILDING 40 WATER STREET Installation of two blade signs and four wall signs.
APP# 26.0948 BLC	OLD CORNER BOOK STORE 3-11 SCHOOL STREET Installation of seven temporary ground-level signs interpreting the history of the Old Corner Bookstore complex.
APP# 26.0884 BLC	BLACKSTONE BLOCK, 1 UNION STREET At roof antenna replacement and equipment upgrades to existing telecommunication array.
APP# 26.0881 AB	4 CHISWICK ROAD Limited Reconstruction of the existing brick and cast stone masonry parapet. Restoration of the remaining conditions not being reconstructed. Removal and replacement of limited areas of the roof edge fascia with new 16 oz copper fascia, to match the existing fascia profile. Limited replacement of the existing damaged/ cracked/ spalled cast stone masonry with new cast stone masonry with matching stone face dimensions and profiles; Patching of limited areas of damaged cast stone masonry with patching mortar. Cutting and repointing of the remaining areas of the brick masonry parapet. Cutting and repointing of selected areas of the brick chimney at the top floor and above the roof line. Cleaning and recoating of the cast stone masonry at the parapet with new elastomeric masonry coating, to match the current coating cast stone color. All replacement face brick, cast stone, and mortar is to match the current existing materials.
APP# 26.0909 AB	24 LEAMINGTON ROAD Replace all windows on facade with 1-over-1 wood windows, spot repoint masonry.

BUSINESS HEARING - 6:00 PM
RATIFICATION OF MEETING MINUTES

Commission to vote on meeting minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting.

DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE

APP #26.0915 AB	9 KILSYTH TERRACE Applicant: Rachael Gerry Install new heat pump and screening.
APP #26.0705 AB	133 SUTHERLAND ROAD Applicant: Robert Le Blanc Replace front door and large picture window.
APP #26.0898 AB	1757 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Applicant: Jose Palencia Briceno Replace all, non-historic windows with 1-over-1 fiberglass windows with low-e glass.
APP #26.0941 BLC	FIRST CHURCH ROXBURY 10 PUTNAM STREET, ROXBURY Applicant: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl Installation of window opening and window at north elevation of the Putnam Chapel.
APP #25.0966 BLC	KEITH MEMORIAL THEATER (BOSTON OPERA HOUSE) 539 WASHINGTON STREET Applicant: Mary Nastasi, Ryan, LLC Review of the proposed signage digitization scope for the B.F. Keith Memorial Theater (Boston Opera House). The intention is to replace the two blade signs with digitized banners and to digitize the front of the existing marquee. CONTINUED FROM JULY 22, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS

Review Motion and Vote

ARTICLE 85 (DEMOLITION DELAY)

D.26.0343 123-127 HEATH STREET, MISSION HILL

Presentation of findings of significance

Discussion and Vote

D.26.0342 117 HEATH STREET, MISSION HILL

Presentation of findings of significance

Discussion and Vote

ADVISORY REVIEW

APP #26.0949 BLC

MISSION CHURCH COMPLEX

94 ST. ALPHONSUS STREET

Applicant: Marc LaCasse

Proposed demolition of existing grammar school building and construct a new grammar school building.

STAFF UPDATES

May 26, 2026

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