Romar Trucking leaving Allston - another Harvard vacancy
Railroad draws new business to Hopedale, MA"Romar, which has been in Allston for more than 40 years, distributes business supplies, including paper, lumber, drywall and other non-hazardous materials. The company recently had its lease in Allston terminated when Harvard University acquired the land, forcing it to relocate."
Racial segregation in Boston
Red is white, blue is black, green is Asian, orange is Hispanic. Each dot is 25 people.
Allston's Cathi Campbell nominated to District Court
Patrick nominates 3 to District Court: "Governor Deval L. Patrick today announced the nomination of three attorneys to the District Court bench.
Cathleen E. Campbell and Michael L. Fabbri have been tapped for the Cambridge and Framingham courts, respectively, while Mary F. McCabe has been nominated as a circuit justice.
Campbell has been a partner at Boston’s Schofield, Campbell & Connolly since 2006, specializing in criminal and civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she was a sole practitioner in Allston for seven years, an Essex County assistant district attorney in for three years and an assistant general counsel in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department for four years."
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Cathleen E. Campbell and Michael L. Fabbri have been tapped for the Cambridge and Framingham courts, respectively, while Mary F. McCabe has been nominated as a circuit justice.
Campbell has been a partner at Boston’s Schofield, Campbell & Connolly since 2006, specializing in criminal and civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she was a sole practitioner in Allston for seven years, an Essex County assistant district attorney in for three years and an assistant general counsel in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department for four years."
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State requires New Brighton Landing Environmental Impact Report
New Brighton Landing had requested a waiver to avoid having to write this report, but the state is requiring it anyway. Read the details at: http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/mepacerts/2012/sc/enf/14909eenf.pdf
Economy Forces Harvard to Tighten Its Belt - WSJ.com
Here are a few excerpts from a little story in the Wall Street Journal about the choices being made by Harvard about how to spend its $$$
In 2009, as its endowment plunged by nearly 30%, Harvard University halted construction on a $1.2 billion science center across the Charles River, angering the neighborhood there by leaving behind a foundation and an idle construction site.
Harvard now says it will resume work on the project, but not until 2014 and even then at half the originally planned size, reflecting a newfound fiscal caution at the school. "The economic realities necessitate this," Kevin Casey, a Harvard spokesman, said in June at a community meeting.
"There was a definite change in mentality over there...there was a sort of sky-is-the-limit attitude but now they are taking much more cautious approach," says Gerald Autler, a senior project manager for the Boston Redevelopment Authority, a public agency which works with colleges on building projects and expansion.
Harvard isn't belt-tightening everywhere. Since 2007, its investment in financial aid to undergraduates has risen by more than 78%, which Harvard said is "significantly outpacing increases in tuition." Undergraduate tuition for the 2012-13 year climbed 3.5% to $54,496. In May, Harvard committed $30 million to edX, a collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology to provide online classes to the public.
2 A/B projects at the Boston Civic Design Commission tonight
@6:00pm City Hall Room 933A BU New Balance Field
@7:00pm
Room 937A New Brighton Landing Parcels A+B (HQ complex)
Globe - Daly Field bill "is a poor example of privatization"
Brighton field does not belong in private hands - Editorials - The Boston Globe:
"Daly Field is currently operated by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which has neglected it amid uncertain funding. But that’s no reason to write it off. Daly Field is still a valuable state asset with great potential. Under no circumstances should hours of use be dominated by a private college. And hours devoted to public use, for that matter, shouldn’t be monopolized by residents of a single neighborhood.
State environmental groups, including the Conservation Law Foundation and the Environmental League of Massachusetts, have urged lawmakers to reject the bill, but were ignored by the House and Senate. Governor Patrick shouldn’t make the same mistake."
When would "regular" people get to use the new semi-private Daly Field?
Simmons College plan to build athletic fields in state-owned Brighton park sparks opposition - Massachusetts - The Boston Globe:
- Simmons will have full use of the field from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays from March to May and mid-August to November.
- The Brighton High football team would have practices from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and Friday nights from mid-August to November.
- The bill also carves out time for the Allston-Brighton Little League on weekday evenings from May to July.
- Saturdays would be time-reserved and shared by Simmons College, Allston-Brighton, and abutting communities.
- Sundays would be reserved for Allston-Brighton and abutting communities.
Why have outdoor public space in Barry's Corner?
We had some discussion about outdoor public space in Barry's Corner at last night's Harvard meeting. There was talk about both where it should be (along North Harvard St, along Western Ave, at the intersection, etc) and its shape (thin and linear vs. compact) but I think the conversation should start with what types of activity the space is intended to host. What are its goals?
Sitting and eating was mentioned frequently and that is fine, but if Barry's Corner is going to be a real center of community activity then it needs to bring people together to do more than have a sandwich on a bench.
The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema in Bellingham, WA is one example of a great looking outdoor space that brings neighbors together. On summer Saturday evenings there is live music starting at 7:30 or 8:00 followed by a family-friendly movie.
There are already other places around Boston with similar events (Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell and Music & Movie Fridays at the Boston Harbor Hotel) but I don't know of anything comparable in this area.
A space with programming like this would be a great addition to our neighborhood and could be a nice place for the Harvard community, Allston residents from our existing community, and our new neighbors from the new Barry's Corner housing to all come together.
Sitting and eating was mentioned frequently and that is fine, but if Barry's Corner is going to be a real center of community activity then it needs to bring people together to do more than have a sandwich on a bench.The Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema in Bellingham, WA is one example of a great looking outdoor space that brings neighbors together. On summer Saturday evenings there is live music starting at 7:30 or 8:00 followed by a family-friendly movie.
There are already other places around Boston with similar events (Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell and Music & Movie Fridays at the Boston Harbor Hotel) but I don't know of anything comparable in this area.
A space with programming like this would be a great addition to our neighborhood and could be a nice place for the Harvard community, Allston residents from our existing community, and our new neighbors from the new Barry's Corner housing to all come together.
Seemed like The Stockyard would be in Brighton forever, but maybe not
Where's the beef? Not at the Stockyard in Brighton anymore | Universal Hub:
Word is filtering in that the venerable Brighton steak place, named for the area's beefy past, has gone to that great cattle drive in the sky.
Word is filtering in that the venerable Brighton steak place, named for the area's beefy past, has gone to that great cattle drive in the sky.
Allston rail yards about to get real quiet
Harvard - Allston Campus - Page 42 - archBOSTON.org:
"Get your last photo ops of Beacon Park in action. Domestic freight transloading moves to Worcester officially on Sept. 1."
"Get your last photo ops of Beacon Park in action. Domestic freight transloading moves to Worcester officially on Sept. 1."
Urban Ecology City Roots meeting
Tuesday, June 19 from 7-8 pm
Brian J. Honan Apartment Unit N (Lower Level), 57 Everett St
Meet Your Neighbors, Learn About Urban Ecology,
and Enjoy Family Friendly Activities:
- Hands-on Science Demonstrations
- Arts and Crafts Activities
Learn the answer to these questions:
- Where does the Allston Brighton stormwater go?
- How does a green roof work?
- What is a rain garden?
- What is a pollinator?
- What is an arthropod and what does it look like under a magnifying glass?
- What green roof research is happening in my neighborhood?
- . . .and more!
Light refreshments will be served!
For more information, please contact:
Michelle Martinat
mmartinat@urbaneco.org
Community Forester
Urban Ecology Institute
Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
Harvard Science Complex to resume construction in 2014
http://www.evp.harvard.edu/sites/evp.harvard.edu/files/Harvard%20Allston%20Science%20Update%206%2013%2012.pdf
- Building and space programming: Initiated (to be completed by fall 2012)
- Architectural design and Regulatory Review: Spring 2013
- Early site work: Targeted for late 2013
- Construction on the Health and Life Science Center in 2014
Upcoming zoning hearings
http://www.cityofboston.gov/ons/pdfs/allstonbright.pdf
Raymond St, Gerrish St, Bigelow St, Comm Ave
Raymond St, Gerrish St, Bigelow St, Comm Ave
Public art opportunity for Harvard in Barry's Corner
Harvard professor Preston Scott Cohen is the designer of "one of the best new works of architecture in New York... an angular glass canopy over an obscure but busy pedestrian street". This raises the interesting question about what type of art and architecture Harvard will bring to Allston with its pending Barry's Corner housing/retail development.I've written before about MIT's Percent for Art program that designates as much as $250,000 for public art at every major MIT renovation or building project and how a similar approach would help Harvard to make good on its promise to transform Western Ave and Barry's Corner.
The Dean of Harvard Business School said that he couldn't afford public art on Western Ave as part of Harvard's Innovation Lab. But somehow Goldman Sachs, whose New York headquarters are next door to Cohen's canopy, found the money and decided that trying to create a great public space was worth the expense.
As details emerge about Barry's Corner over the next few months, it will be interesting to see which route Harvard and its developer want to take.
CityRoots coming back to Everett Street
The CityRoots organization was a great source of financial and technical support when the Everett Street slope between Lincoln and Aldie streets was beautified over the past few years. Now CityRoots is coming back to help improve the Everett Street slope on the south side of the Pike.
Join them next week to learn more!
Join them next week to learn more!
Do you enjoy nature in the city?
Volunteer for this year's CityRoots Project!
Participants will:
• Learn the importance of trees and birds in our cities
• Tour local green spaces and green roofs
• Research urban ecology with Boston University faculty and students
• Design and develop green space along Everett St.
• Improve the neighborhood through urban plantings
Join us for an information session!
Where: 95 Everett St, Allston, MA
(In case of inclement weather, info sessions
When: Monday, June 4 from 6-7 pm (led in Spanish)
Light refreshments will be served!
For more information, please contact:
Victoria Wolff at Vwolff@urbaneco.org
Book Sale & Fun @ Mellone Park
Mark your calendars Saturday, June 9 for two events:
The Friends of the Honan-Allston Library Book Sale, 300 North Harvard St, Allston 10:00 am-2:00 pm RAIN OR SHINE
All Books - .10 cents to $3.00 - All proceeds directly benefit the Honan-Allston Branch Library
Visit the new Teen Area in the Library.
from the Friends of the Honan-Allston Library
A Day of Fun in Ray Mellone Park, 12 Noon-3:00 PM. Park located in the rear of the library – NO RAIN DATE
Face painting, ice cream, balloons and Musical Entertainment by Tim McHale
Come and enjoy the new park and meet your neighbors.
from the Friends of the Ray Mellone Park
It will be a fun day and we look forward to seeing you!!
Weeks footbridge accessibility meeting tonight
JOHN W. WEEKS FOOTBRIDGE ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Harvard Business School – Cumnock Hall, Room 102
33 Harvard Way, Cambridge, MA
At the meeting, DCR staff will present a project overview and alternatives for improving accessibility to the John W. Weeks Footbridge over the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge, while maintaining its historic character. The meeting will include an opportunity for public questions and comment and will be followed by two additional public meetings regarding project design and construction plans.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/materials/bridges/weeks2012-5-17.pdf
Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Harvard Business School – Cumnock Hall, Room 102
33 Harvard Way, Cambridge, MA
At the meeting, DCR staff will present a project overview and alternatives for improving accessibility to the John W. Weeks Footbridge over the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge, while maintaining its historic character. The meeting will include an opportunity for public questions and comment and will be followed by two additional public meetings regarding project design and construction plans.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/materials/bridges/weeks2012-5-17.pdf
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