Danvers
Danvers, MA · Municipal
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New 18-Acre Historic District Could Ease Boston Office-to-Housing Conversions
A proposed 18-acre historic district in Boston’s Financial District is moving toward federal review, but its effect on office-to-housing conversions would depend on more than whether a building falls within its boundaries. The Massachusetts Historical Commission voted to advance the proposed Exchange District to the National Park Service for final review and potential listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If listed, the district could make qualifying rehabilitation projects eligible to seek state and federal historic tax credits.
beaconhilltimes.com
Developer proposes turning three attached South End buildings into housing
A proponent is proposing the redevelopment of three attached, underutilized commercial buildings on Wareham Street in the South End into a single six-story, approximately 38-unit, multi-family residential building. Stack+Co, a Boston-based integrated architectural and development firm, filed a Small Project Review Application (SPRA) with the city’s Planning Department on Oct....
Dorchester Reporter
Activists tell Wu that ‘privatizing’ funding for youth jobs is ineffective
Khalil Howe, a member of the Youth Justice Empowerment Union (YJEU), spoke with Mayor Michelle Wu during a Mayor’s Coffee Hour at the Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury last month. Looking on are Wu’s Roxbury liaison Abdullah Beckett and YJEU member Star Nunez. Yawu Miller photo. Copyright ©...
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Cambridge Council Votes 8-0 to Rethink Harvard Square's Struggling Kiosk
The Cambridge City Council voted 8-0, with one member absent, this week to demand a fresh look at how the Harvard Square kiosk is being run, more than a year after the long-vacant Out of Town News landmark reopened with new programming. The policy order directs City Manager Yi-An Huang to report back within 60 days on the kiosk's current operating arrangement and on options for managing the site over the long term.
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Dorchester Reporter
State’s probation chief: ‘We are in the second-chance business’
The state’s Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill (center) participated in a public safety discussion at the Great Hall in Codman Square in August. Seth Daniel photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. By Jack Schwed. Pamerson Ifill...
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Revere voters favor Democrats in state election, approve eight ballot questions
Revere voters delivered strong victories to Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s Massachusetts state election, with Democratic candidates sweeping local and state races and voters approving six of eight ballot questions, according to unofficial results released by the City of Revere. All 20 precincts reported results in the Nov. 3 election....
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Dorchester Reporter
Nov. 12 meeting to take up changes at Lower Mills site
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services will host a virtual abutters meeting next Thursday (Nov. 12) at 7 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to a newly constructed building at 1153-1155 Washington St. in Lower Mills. The plan calls for completing unfinished ground-floor commercial space, including framing, electrical, HVAC, plumbing,...
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MBTA chief to skip Boston City Council meeting on Blue Hill Ave. revamp despite summons
MBTA General manager Phil Eng will reportedly be skipping an important meeting Friday even after the Boston City Council issued him a summons over the controversial Blue Hill Ave. bus lane project. There's been a back and forth between some council members and the T's general manager, but NBC10 Boston...
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City to pilot music and arts space in Brighton
The city of Boston plans to open temporary music and art studios in Brighton next summer. The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture has been working with the Boston Housing Authority to design a music and arts building, alongside affordable housing, at a large city-owned parcel at 290 North Beacon St. With rising construction costs and a complex financing picture, the project will take years to complete. In light of this, the city now plans to build out a temporary pilot space to be completed in a matter of months.
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Caught in Southie
McDonald’s is hoping to open on West Broadway. Abutters Meeting Scheduled for November 16th
Could a McDonald’s be coming to South Boston? A virtual abutters meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposal for a McDonald’s at 474 West Broadway. The proposal seeks a common victualler license for the restaurant, with proposed operating hours of 5am to 1am, seven days a week. The...
Tufts Daily
Medford City Council passes resolution in support of RA contract negotiations
Editor’s Note: Carly Hope is a news editor for the Daily. She was not involved in the writing or editing of this article. The Medford City Council unanimously approved a resolution during its Oct. 27 meeting to “support the United Labor of Tufts Resident Assistants in their negotiations for a fair contract.” The resolution, cosponsored by City Councilor Matt Leming and City Council President Zac Bears, is part of ULTRA’s efforts to show public support for their cause after more than six months of contract negotiations.
beaconhilltimes.com
Gov. Healey supported by Boston voters in midterm reelection bid
Like their fellow voters throughout the Commonwealth, Boston voters largely supported Gov. Maura Healey in her reelection bid in the Nov. 3 midterm election. According to the city’s unofficial election results, Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll garnered just over 78 percent of the ballots cast in Boston (143,019 votes) to secure their second term, while their Republican rival, Mike Minogue, trailed with just under 18 percent of the ballot (32,772 votes). The Independent ticket of gubernatorial hopeful, Andrea James, and her running mate, Kayla Kittredge, ran a distant third, with under 4 percent of the ballots cast in Boston (6,725 votes).
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bostonagentmagazine.com
Construction begins on affordable homes set to replace vacant lots in Mission Hill
Developers have set their sights on a collection of vacant, city-owned lots at the intersection of Parker and Terrace Streets in Mission Hill. Construction began on Mission Hill Pathway, a five-story affordable housing project set to offer 48 homeownership opportunities at the location. The development team includes Kevin Maguire of...