The Harvard Crimson :: Opinion :: Bringing Art To Allston
RE: Bringing Art To Allston
What you have missed is that the Allston residents are taxpayers in Boston and you and Harvard are not. Harvard must have it's IMP application approved by a city agency which is the Mayor who answers to constituents. Telling residents that they are effectively wrong either in reasoning or taste is not a good position to begin the negotiation. Use your words carefully or you will cause the University more cost in the long run.
Posted by Mary | 2/28/2007 7:41:41 AM
RE: Bringing Art To Allston
In fact, "the best of" the University's collection will not be displayed in Allston during the renovation, but at the Sackler. (See the Crimson article of 3/10/06, and HUAM's press release of 5/15/06.)
Posted by AB | 2/28/2007 2:04:12 PM
Tentative accord by teachers, schools
Tentative accord by teachers, schools - The Boston Globe: "After more than a year of tense negotiations and a threatened one-day strike, Boston teachers and the school system last night reached a tentative contract agreement that would boost teachers' pay and require they contribute more to blunt the rising price of health insurance."
There is also this related editorial in The Globe - School contract leaves bruises and an opinion piece by David Driscoll, the Massachusetts commissioner of education -
There is also this related editorial in The Globe - School contract leaves bruises and an opinion piece by David Driscoll, the Massachusetts commissioner of education -
The Harvard Crimson :: Opinion :: Bringing Art To Allston
The Harvard Crimson :: Opinion :: Bringing Art To Allston
The Harvard Crimson tells Allston residents that our "fears are unfounded" regarding Harvard's proposed Art Building. Let them know is you agree or disagree with a letter to the editor.
The Harvard Crimson tells Allston residents that our "fears are unfounded" regarding Harvard's proposed Art Building. Let them know is you agree or disagree with a letter to the editor.
Hub needs a bouncer law
Hub needs a bouncer law - Local & Regional - BostonHerald.com
...But all of that is moot for Brighton contractor Carl McManus, 33, who is now sporting an ugly black eye and seven stitches in his skull after he said he was beaten by a bouncer at The Draft in Allston.
Now police plan to seek complaints against the bar’s owner at Brighton District Court. “Following this incident the detective investigating the case sought a list of employees at the establishment. The owner was uncooperative,” said BPD spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll.
...But all of that is moot for Brighton contractor Carl McManus, 33, who is now sporting an ugly black eye and seven stitches in his skull after he said he was beaten by a bouncer at The Draft in Allston.
Now police plan to seek complaints against the bar’s owner at Brighton District Court. “Following this incident the detective investigating the case sought a list of employees at the establishment. The owner was uncooperative,” said BPD spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll.
A Developing Story
A Developing Story - New York TimesThis op-ed story about the enormous Atlantic Yards development in Brooklyn and local activity by concerned and caring residents brings to mind our efforts here in Allston and Brighton.
Reminder: Harvard Allston Task Force meeting tomorrow
The next meeting of the Harvard Allston Task Force is Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6:30 at the St. Anthony's School, 57 Holton St, Allston.
Student stabbed in BC dorm over bleached laundry
Court documents: student stabbed in BC dorm over bleached laundry - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe: "The stabbing of a 19-year-old student in a Boston College dormitory this weekend was sparked by a fight between two women over whether one had bleached the other's laundry, according to documents filed today in Brighton District Court. "
Public art program possibilities
Helen Molesworth, Harvard's Curator of Contemporary Art, came to Harvard from the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. The Wexner Center has great public programs such as TeenArs Fusion Workhops, an art camp for children ages 14-18, and Summer Youth Workshops for kids ages 4-13. It would be great to see Harvard's proposed art facilities in Allston includes space and staff for programs like these.
The Wexner also has a rich variety of public programs for adults, schools, and teachers.
The Wexner also has a rich variety of public programs for adults, schools, and teachers.
Bill Targets Campus Growth
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Bill Targets Campus Growth: "
There are few things that unite Harvard planners, Allston residents, and city officials. But in this case all groups agree: a proposal to put more control of University expansion into the hands of Boston city councillors is a “huge mistake.”
Earlier this month, Boston City Councillor-at-large Felix Arroyo introduced a law that would require city council approval before a university could purchase new land in Boston.
The ordinance makes council approval contingent upon the universities making payments equalling or exceeding the value of the property taxes the city would lose due to ownership by a non-profit organization.
Arroyo said he thinks that redistributing some planning powers from the BRA to the council will give Bostonians a more active role in universities’ expansion processes.
“The public has no power over the BRA,” he said, referring to the fact that organization is not composed of elected officials. “When you have a planning department in the city then there has to be a public process.”
Arroyo added that he hopes the moratorium will force universities to detail their impact on the city more thoroughly.
Universities “should come to the city and present the plans of where they are going to grow, what affect they’re going to have, and how that will be compensated with he loss of the tax base,” he said.
But Harvard Allston Task Force member Ray Mellone said that taking away some of the power of the BRA would be “a betrayal of [residents’] interests.”
“I’ve been around for a long time and I’ve seen people take shots at the BRA,” Mellone, the head of a committee of residents appointed by the mayor to work with the BRA, said. “In the place of it, they would create a planning committee that would never get anything done because it’s so torn apart by political in-fighting.”
Mellone added that not all Allston residents view Harvard’s expansion in a negative light.
“I think if they were to stop this expansion in Allston, which we think is an opportunity for us to improve the neighborhood, it would be a problem,” he said. “I think it’s an opportunity since some of the land they bought has been an eyesore or a blight and we want to see that improved.”
Deputy Press Secretary for the BRA Jess Shumaker said that her organization has already spent years coordinating Boston’s vision for the area with Harvard.
“It’s more important to remember that we have a huge amount of planning already invested into this process,” she said referring to the four years that the University, along with the BRA and residents, put into the North Allston Neighborhood Strategic Plan.
There are few things that unite Harvard planners, Allston residents, and city officials. But in this case all groups agree: a proposal to put more control of University expansion into the hands of Boston city councillors is a “huge mistake.”
Earlier this month, Boston City Councillor-at-large Felix Arroyo introduced a law that would require city council approval before a university could purchase new land in Boston.
The ordinance makes council approval contingent upon the universities making payments equalling or exceeding the value of the property taxes the city would lose due to ownership by a non-profit organization.
Arroyo said he thinks that redistributing some planning powers from the BRA to the council will give Bostonians a more active role in universities’ expansion processes.
“The public has no power over the BRA,” he said, referring to the fact that organization is not composed of elected officials. “When you have a planning department in the city then there has to be a public process.”
Arroyo added that he hopes the moratorium will force universities to detail their impact on the city more thoroughly.
Universities “should come to the city and present the plans of where they are going to grow, what affect they’re going to have, and how that will be compensated with he loss of the tax base,” he said.
But Harvard Allston Task Force member Ray Mellone said that taking away some of the power of the BRA would be “a betrayal of [residents’] interests.”
“I’ve been around for a long time and I’ve seen people take shots at the BRA,” Mellone, the head of a committee of residents appointed by the mayor to work with the BRA, said. “In the place of it, they would create a planning committee that would never get anything done because it’s so torn apart by political in-fighting.”
Mellone added that not all Allston residents view Harvard’s expansion in a negative light.
“I think if they were to stop this expansion in Allston, which we think is an opportunity for us to improve the neighborhood, it would be a problem,” he said. “I think it’s an opportunity since some of the land they bought has been an eyesore or a blight and we want to see that improved.”
Deputy Press Secretary for the BRA Jess Shumaker said that her organization has already spent years coordinating Boston’s vision for the area with Harvard.
“It’s more important to remember that we have a huge amount of planning already invested into this process,” she said referring to the four years that the University, along with the BRA and residents, put into the North Allston Neighborhood Strategic Plan.
Houghton Endows Harvard Contemporary Art Curatorship
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Houghton Endows Contemporary Art Curatorship
The Harvard University Art Museums announced Friday that Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation James R. Houghton ’58 and wife Maisie K. Houghton ’62 have endowed the contemporary art curatorship currently held by Helen Molesworth.
Molesworth was tapped by the University last year to serve as the first full curator for contemporary art at the Art Museums. She began her duties earlier this month.
In February 2006, the Art Museums released a plan to reinvent their renowned collection with an eye toward the expansion in Allston.
Molesworth said that the proposed Allston-Brighton Art Center would provide additional space for works of modern and contemporary art, which are often larger than pieces from other genres and which the Fogg Museum cannot accommodate.
The Harvard University Art Museums announced Friday that Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation James R. Houghton ’58 and wife Maisie K. Houghton ’62 have endowed the contemporary art curatorship currently held by Helen Molesworth.
Molesworth was tapped by the University last year to serve as the first full curator for contemporary art at the Art Museums. She began her duties earlier this month.
In February 2006, the Art Museums released a plan to reinvent their renowned collection with an eye toward the expansion in Allston.
Molesworth said that the proposed Allston-Brighton Art Center would provide additional space for works of modern and contemporary art, which are often larger than pieces from other genres and which the Fogg Museum cannot accommodate.
Zoning Board of Appeal hearings - Feb 27
24 Farrington Ave (BZC-27891) - Extend living space into basement
116 Lake St (BZC-27883) - Extend living space into basement
578-580 Washington St (BZC-27914) - Change legal occupancy to 3 apartments & body art establishment
Hearings are in room 801 of City Hall at 11:30. For more info call 617-635-4775.
116 Lake St (BZC-27883) - Extend living space into basement
578-580 Washington St (BZC-27914) - Change legal occupancy to 3 apartments & body art establishment
Hearings are in room 801 of City Hall at 11:30. For more info call 617-635-4775.
Upgraded digs, peace of mind for seniors at Leventhal House
Upgraded digs, peace of mind for seniors at Leventhal House - The Boston Globe: "Thanks to a low-interest-rate bond, the 350 senior citizens who live at Leventhal House in Brighton will soon have homes that are not only more comfortable , but that will continue to be affordable for decades to come."
New museum with old stuff from B to A
New museum with old stuff from B to A - The Boston Globe
"There's a new museum in town -- all about Allston and Brighton.
If you thought local history began and ended with the Freedom Trail, you're in for surprises at the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum , whose opening this weekend was timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Brighton's split from Cambridge"
"There's a new museum in town -- all about Allston and Brighton.
If you thought local history began and ended with the Freedom Trail, you're in for surprises at the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum , whose opening this weekend was timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Brighton's split from Cambridge"
More on Allston's newest pro sports team
The Boston Cannons will play 6 regular season games in Allston between May and August. Games start at 7 or 7:30. Tickets cost between $10-15. Last year's home game attendance was in the 4,000 to 6,000 range. Along with expanded seating and hospitality options, the Cannons will utilize Harvard Stadium’s surrounding fields for tournaments and other lacrosse related events on Cannons game days.
Improved Harvard Stadium Scores Pro Team
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Improved Stadium Scores Pro Team
Major League Lacrosse’s Boston Cannons have inked a deal to play their 2007 home games at Harvard Stadium in Allston.
The 104-year-old stadium, which was recently lined with FieldTurf and given permanent lights, has not hosted a team from the pros since the NFL’s Boston Patriots played there in 1970.
If not for the recent upgrades, the drought probably would have continued, Director of Athletic Communications Charles V. Sullivan said. Chandler wouldn’t disclose the specifics of the deal, but the Cannons are essentially renting the stadium from Harvard for the summer, according to Sullivan. For each one of the team’s six home games, the organization is offering a 20 percent discount for all Harvard students and faculty, Chandler said.
Major League Lacrosse’s Boston Cannons have inked a deal to play their 2007 home games at Harvard Stadium in Allston.
The 104-year-old stadium, which was recently lined with FieldTurf and given permanent lights, has not hosted a team from the pros since the NFL’s Boston Patriots played there in 1970.
If not for the recent upgrades, the drought probably would have continued, Director of Athletic Communications Charles V. Sullivan said. Chandler wouldn’t disclose the specifics of the deal, but the Cannons are essentially renting the stadium from Harvard for the summer, according to Sullivan. For each one of the team’s six home games, the organization is offering a 20 percent discount for all Harvard students and faculty, Chandler said.
Harvard's arboretum neighbors: 100-year plan ‘no compromise’
Arboretum neighbors: 100-year plan ‘no compromise’ - The Bulletin Newspapers, Inc.
Update on Harvard's plans to clear trees from a wooded hill in Roslindale to build a road and 40,000 sq ft botanical research facility. Strange that Harvard, with so much land in Allston and Brighton sitting vacant, thinks that a tree-covered hill in Roslindale is where this building needs to be built.
Update on Harvard's plans to clear trees from a wooded hill in Roslindale to build a road and 40,000 sq ft botanical research facility. Strange that Harvard, with so much land in Allston and Brighton sitting vacant, thinks that a tree-covered hill in Roslindale is where this building needs to be built.
A-B fights Harvard art warehouse
A-B fights Harvard art museum - Allston/Brighton TAB
Is Harvard University’s proposal to build an art center at 224 Western Ave. a good idea or not? Is Barry’s Corner the right location? It is truly publicly accessible? Does it bring enough community benefits to the neighborhood?
Town-gown battle-lines are become abundantly clear in the run-up to the BRA’s March 2 public comment deadline, with residents by and large saying “no” to these and other questions, as Harvard is saying “yes.”
As evidenced in hundreds of letters to the BRA and messages on community Internet boards, it is clear that residents are fairly united in their opposition to the museum project, on which the university is tentatively scheduled to break ground later this year.
Is Harvard University’s proposal to build an art center at 224 Western Ave. a good idea or not? Is Barry’s Corner the right location? It is truly publicly accessible? Does it bring enough community benefits to the neighborhood?
Town-gown battle-lines are become abundantly clear in the run-up to the BRA’s March 2 public comment deadline, with residents by and large saying “no” to these and other questions, as Harvard is saying “yes.”
As evidenced in hundreds of letters to the BRA and messages on community Internet boards, it is clear that residents are fairly united in their opposition to the museum project, on which the university is tentatively scheduled to break ground later this year.
BC plans stress unifying campus, improving traffic
BC plans stress unifying campus, improving traffic - Allston/Brighton TAB
More tentative details of the Boston College master plan for development in Brighton are trickling out in advance of the approaching Institutional Master Plan filing, causing debate among residents over what is the best and most appropriate way for the university to grow to the satisfaction of both BC and the neighboring community.
Over the next 10 years, the university hopes to add several structures to the expansive Brighton properties, including a new undergraduate housing structure, a conference facility next to the former cardinal’s residence, a 250-car partially underground parking structure, and new athletic facilities, including a baseball diamond with up to 2,000 seats.
More tentative details of the Boston College master plan for development in Brighton are trickling out in advance of the approaching Institutional Master Plan filing, causing debate among residents over what is the best and most appropriate way for the university to grow to the satisfaction of both BC and the neighboring community.
Over the next 10 years, the university hopes to add several structures to the expansive Brighton properties, including a new undergraduate housing structure, a conference facility next to the former cardinal’s residence, a 250-car partially underground parking structure, and new athletic facilities, including a baseball diamond with up to 2,000 seats.
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum to open
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum to open - Allston/Brighton TAB
The Brighton-Allston Historical Society is premiering the museum, which is located in the lower level of the Senior Center, on Feb. 24 from 3-8 p.m. The opening is free, and will feature a catered reception as well as serve as the inaugural event for this year’s bicentennial celebration.
The Brighton-Allston Historical Society is premiering the museum, which is located in the lower level of the Senior Center, on Feb. 24 from 3-8 p.m. The opening is free, and will feature a catered reception as well as serve as the inaugural event for this year’s bicentennial celebration.
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