City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Dockets #1315 and #1515-1524

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Seth McCoy as a Member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028.

This matter was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu, and was referred to the Committee on July 8, 2026, and

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Giovanny Valencia, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Katie Whewell, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alan E. Langham, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Shamaiah Turner, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jeanne Pinado, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Collins, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028.

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Carla Monteiro, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028.

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Walsh, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2028.

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of William Masterson, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029.

These matters were sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu, and were referred to the Committee on August 5, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Those wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. The public may watch this hearing via livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Shane L. Pac

Mail Address:  Dockets #1515-1524, #1315 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.plandev@boston.gov

Staff Email: shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone: 617-635-3040

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv