Boston Landmarks Commission
The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The design review hearing will begin at 4 p.m. and the business hearing starting at 6 p.m.
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 1-646-828-7666 and 165 610 9496. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING - 4:00 PM
APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON
Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts
Proposed Work: New store signage Presentation
APP # 27.0189 BLC LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE
12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN
Applicant: Nancy Leask, Loring Greenough House
Proposed Work: Renovate the existing perennial borders and lawn path, and replace the path with bluestone pavers. The borders will be replanted with new perennials and shrubs. Presentation
APP # 27.0301 BLC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BUILDING
133 FEDERAL STREET, DOWNTOWN
Applicant: Mai Luo, 133 Federal LLC
Proposed Work: Rehabilitation of the existing Brutalist style property for residential use on upper floors, with continued first-floor retail uses. The exterior scope of work will include new secondary glazing panels at existing windows, new window openings at the thirteenth floor level, and new rooftop mechanical equipment. Presentation
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
APP # 27.0089 BLC 37 SOUTH MARKET STREET
Installation of new signage at the granite entablature above door; no new penetrations in the masonry.
APP # 27.0200 BLC 10 POST OFFICE SQUARE
Replace storefront door to restaurant space on Milk Street with new Brass clad door and transom.
APP # 27.0228 AB 9 BRAEMORE ROAD #13
Replace non-historic door with historically appropriate wood door.
APP # 27.0201 AB 15 COLLISTON ROAD
Remove 3 rotted decks/balcony's and replace them with composite decking. All supports and fascia boards will remain wood.
APP # 27.0251 AB 151 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.
APP # 27.0252 AB 141 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.
APP # 26.1081 AB 34 KINROSS ROAD
Replace 6, 6 over 1 windows in unit with 6 6 over 1 fibrex windows with exterior and interior applied muntin bars. And no low-e glass.
APP # 27.0242 BLC FRANKLIN PARK, 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
Remove small shelter structure at William Devine Golf Course.
APP # 27.0305 BLC RICHARDSON BLOCK, 149 PEARL STREET
Emergency masonry and EPDM roof repairs.
APP # 25.0320 HP 1 ELMWOOD STREET
Extend October 24, 2024 approval with provisos to demolish existing building and construct a new 6 story building for one year to expire October 24, 2027.
Approval of the proposed demolition and approval of the proposed new building’s height and massing with the proviso that further design details be remanded to a subcommittee. The provisos are further enumerated as follows: 1. Demolition of the existing building will not take place until a building permit or foundation permit for the new building has been secured; 2. Further design development and final project approval to be remanded to a subcommittee of 2 Commissioners (Angela Ward Hyatt and Ernest Coston) that will meet at scheduled public meetings where review will focus on the refinement of the building’s facade design and materials to ensure that they complement the character-defining aspects of the district; and 3. That approval of an onsite materials mockup be remanded to the subcommittee.
- BUSINESS HEARING - 6:00 PM
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RATIFICATION OF OCTOBER 13, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Commission to vote on meeting minutes from the October 13, 2026 meeting.
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DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE
APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON
Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts
Proposed Work: New store signage Presentation
APP # 27.0189 BLC LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE
12 SOUTH STREET, JAMAICA PLAIN
Applicant: Nancy Leask, Loring Greenough House
Proposed Work: Renovate the existing perennial borders and lawn path, and replace the path with bluestone pavers. The borders will be replanted with new perennials and shrubs. Presentation
APP # 27.0301 BLC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BUILDING
133 FEDERAL STREET, DOWNTOWN
Applicant: Mai Luo, 133 Federal LLC
Proposed Work: Rehabilitation of the existing Brutalist style property for residential use on upper floors, with continued first-floor retail uses. The exterior scope of work will include new secondary glazing panels at existing windows, new window openings at the thirteenth floor level, and new rooftop mechanical equipment. Presentation
- ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
- STAFF UPDATES
- PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM