The Boston Redevelopment Authority is bringing its long-awaited plan to the neighborhood for the plaza area on Cross Street in front of the former Martignetti Liquors site. In addition to outdoor tables for the new businesses, the sidewalk and service road will be reconfigured around the Freedom Trail. Peter Gori, Senior Manager for the BRA, Read More…
Memorial Day! Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in our armed forces. USS Constitution will fire a 21-gun salute at Noon on Monday. Garden of Flags The annual Garden of Flags at Boston Common will be on display until 6 pm on Monday, May Read More…
Mayor Walsh proposed a citywide ordinance today establishing guidelines and regulations to regulate short-term rentals, i.e., Airbnb. Most notable is a 90-day limit for residential units rented via Airbnb and other similar sites. While details are in flux, only commercially zoned properties(i.e., hotels) would be able to exceed the 90-day limit. City officials believe this will Read More…
