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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/10/24
- 12/11/2024
- 228 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on December 10, 2024, saw the approval of a redevelopment proposal on Queensbury Street, aimed at converting a vacant commercial building into 24 affordable housing units. The project, which faced multiple zoning relief requests due to existing non-conformities, received unanimous support from the board. The development includes a mix of studios and one-bedroom apartments, all designated as 100% affordable at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with three units specifically reserved for homeless individuals.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/9/24
- 12/09/2024
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, urgent discussions on the Monument Square Architectural Conservation District took center stage, highlighting the need for community engagement in preservation efforts. The council also addressed several appointments to the Zoning Commission and considered nominations for a study committee tasked with assessing the potential of the Monument Square district, amid concerns from residents about transparency and involvement in the decision-making process.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/6/24
- 12/06/2024
- 154 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Boston City Council meeting was dominated by discussions about the logistical challenges faced during the recent election, focusing on significant ballot shortages and communication failures that impacted voters across several neighborhoods. Council members and election officials engaged in conversations to address these issues, seeking solutions to prevent future occurrences and ensure a smoother electoral process.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/5/24
- 01/16/2025
- 23 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the latest Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, attention was given to residential expansion projects aimed at accommodating growing family needs. Notably, the board approved plans for both 20 Flavia Street and Cedrus Avenue.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 12/5/24
- 12/06/2024
- 146 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, the discussion centered around the contentious use of surveillance cameras in public schools, with a $30 million investment sparking debate over its effectiveness and implications for student safety and privacy. The meeting brought to light differing viewpoints from council members, school officials, community advocates, and students on the balance between safety and civil liberties in educational environments.
