Boston Licensing Board Weighs Sally’s Pizza License Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently convened virtually to consider various petitions, with discussions focusing on a proposal to transfer a liquor license for a new pizza establishment, Sally’s Pizza, on Thompson Place. The board took several matters under advisement, including this significant proposal, which received notable community feedback due to traffic and safety concerns.

Boston University’s New Global Studies School and Dorchester Housing Project Reviewed

Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board held an in-depth meeting to review two development projects: a residential complex on Morrisy Boulevard in Dorchester and a 12-story academic building for Boston University’s Party School of Global Studies. These projects, both seeking Article 80B entitlement, were discussed extensively, with a focus on design integration, community impact, and future urban development.

Boston Licensing Board Deliberates on Assault at “The Point” Bar and Other Violations

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board meeting concentrated on significant incidents involving local establishments, prominently featuring an altercation at The Point Bar on Hanover Street. The board also addressed other violations, including overserving at The Point and a separate altercation at the Ali Bar.

Chelsea Parking Commission Faces Complex Decisions on Handicap Spaces and Traffic Flow

Overview: In the Chelsea Traffic and Parking Commission’s latest meeting, members tackled several issues related to parking, accessibility, and traffic flow, highlighting the city’s ongoing challenges in managing its limited parking resources. Discussions included proposals for handicap parking spaces, concerns about traffic congestion, and temporary parking provisions due to construction projects.

Boston City Council Evaluates Community Syringe Program Amid Drug Use Concerns

Overview: The Boston City Council meeting focused on pressing public health issues, notably the discussion surrounding the reinstatement and sustainable funding of the Community Syringe Redemption Program. The program, previously successful in collecting millions of syringes, was discontinued due to funding constraints, raising concerns about the increase of discarded needles in public areas and the broader implications of substance use disorders in the city. The meeting also explored funding proposals under the Community Preservation Act and discussed an array of community projects.