City Councilors Michelle Wu, Kim Janey and Lydia Edwards filed legislation to remove as-of-right designations for chain stores in Boston’s neighborhood business districts. The proposal, entered at today’s Council meeting, would amend the City of Boston’s Zoning Code to regulate formula retail uses, also known as chain stores, and require a conditional use permit for Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhBDbow7-AA] Video: Campaign kickoff speech on May 29, 2013 by Philip Frattaroli, candidate for Boston City Councilor at Large. Supporters came out for Philip Frattaroli on Wednesday night at the official kickoff of his campaign for Boston City Councilor At-Large. Joined by family, friends and supporters, the event was held at Filippo’s Ristorante in Read More…
There was a fire this afternoon on the residential 9th floor of the Strada Building at 226/234 Causeway Street. One person was taken to the hospital but the fire was put out by the automatic sprinkler system. Boston Fire Department estimates $250,000 of damage, mostly from the water pouring down to the lower floors. Read More…
