Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of working to safeguard the character of the City of Boston from iconic downtown buildings to vibrant neighborhoods. BLC was established in 1975 to identify and protect historic buildings, structures, areas,…
Category: Editorials
Residents and Community Groups Should Support Short-Term Rental Legislation
North End/Waterfront residents and community groups are apparently getting on the bandwagon, supporting their State Representative Bill that would put in place regulations for short-term residential rentals. Â The legislation would empower cities and towns to inspect potential short-term residential units…
Is It Possible for Boston to Host the Summer Olympics
People who support the possibility of the 2024 Summer Olympics being held in Boston and in part of Greater Boston as well as those who do not favor the idea of hosting the world games are certainly expressing their opinions…
Snow… Snow. Go Away!
The past four weeks have not been ideal conditions for the state, cities and towns as snow has fallen at a ridiculous pace, making it difficult to remove and place. Parking spaces could not be cleared fast enough, side and…
City Provides Residents Relief in the Face of Rising Electricity Costs
Boston faces some of the highest electricity prices in the nation, and in January, rates increased by 29 percent. This puts many Boston residents in a very tough spot, in particular, those residents who heat with electricity. While the City…
BRA Changes Benefit Communities
Big changes and positive initiatives have taken place at the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and his administration over the past year. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â These major changes have already made a significant difference for Boston’s neighborhoods, especially…
Mayor on Right Education Track
Data recently released showed the Boston Public School graduation rate has hit a historic milestone, the highest level in recorded history. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The School Department of Elementary and Secondary Education indicated a 66.7 percent of graduate rate and upward trend…
Short-Term Rental Bill Should Be Passed
Representative Aaron Michlewitz has co-sponsored legislation that would put in place state regulations for short-term residential rentals that would empower cities and towns to inspect these units for safety code violations and mandate that short-term renters pay an excise tax,…
More Water and Sewer Savings for Seniors and Disabled People
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s announcement that Boston Water and Sewer Commission will increase water service discounts for all senior citizens and disabled homeowners to 30 percent has been praised by many. It was an important decision that adds new protection…
Downtown View:More Stupid Stuff
Sometimes as a community we don’t think before we act even though we spend lots of time in the thinking stage. Casinos are one example. This is not a column opposing casinos. Their benefits are probably over-rated, and so are…