Dorchester:

The Zoning Board of Appeal rejected plans to build a ten-unit condo building on the back of a preexisting two-family home. The plan’s rejection was largely due to the massive size of the building, as well as it not fitting in with the other old residential houses despite scaling down from 14 units. The project was denied in a five to two board vote (Dorchester Report).

East Boston:

Of the 300,000 dollars granted from Save the Harbor and Save the Bay for the 2025 Better Beaches Program Partnership, 36,000 dollars are granted to East Boston to host free programs and beach events throughout the summer. The goal of this program is to break down barriers for people of color, non-native English speakers and people with disabilities. The program started in late May and will end in mid-September (East Boston Times-Free Press).

Jamaica Plain:

The Boston Planning and Development Agency held a second community meeting pertaining to the development of affordable units on 3430 and 3440 Washington Street. The proposed project consists of developing two buildings across from each other with 236 rental units, 234 bicycle parking spaces, 54 visitor bicycle parking spaces, 100 garage parking spaces and 6340 square feet of ground commercial space (Jamaica Plain Gazette).

Mission Hill:

Mayor Michelle Wu, along with the Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Emergency Medical Services, acknowledged the graduation of 35 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) recruits and 13 promotions at a ceremony in Rabb Hall. The new recruits were hired as state-certified EMTs. Among the 13 promotions, 6 were promoted to paramedic, 3 were promoted to captain and 4 were promoted to lieutenant (Mission Hill Gazette).