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Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at 4:00: PM the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) Has Converted This Paper Record to Digit
Inventory No: BKL.Q Historic Name: Anderson, Larz Park Historic District Common Name: Address: City/Town: Brookline Village/Neighborhood: Goddard - Weld; Larz Anderson Park Local No: Year Constructed: Architect(s): Architectural Style(s): Use(s): Other Recreational Architecture; Community Planning; Landscape Significance: Architecture Area(s): BKL.Q: Anderson, Larz Park Historic District Nat'l Register District (10/17/1985); Nat'l Register MRA Designation(s): (10/17/1985) Building Materials(s): The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has converted this paper record to digital format as part of ongoing projects to scan records of the Inventory of Historic Assets of the Commonwealth and National Register of Historic Places nominations for Massachusetts. Efforts are ongoing and not all inventory or National Register records related to this resource may be available in digital format at this time. The MACRIS database and scanned files are highly dynamic; new information is added daily and both database records and related scanned files may be updated as new information is incorporated into MHC files. Users should note that there may be a considerable lag time between the receipt of new or updated records by MHC and the appearance of related information in MACRIS. Users should also note that not all source materials for the MACRIS database are made available as scanned images. Users may consult the records, files and maps available in MHC's public research area at its offices at the State Archives Building, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, open M-F, 9-5. Users of this digital material acknowledge that they have read and understood the MACRIS Information and Disclaimer (http://mhc-macris.net/macrisdisclaimer.htm) Data available via the MACRIS web interface, and associated scanned files are for information purposes only. -
Archives IV B-2 LAB Records of the Larz Anderson
Archives IV B-2 LAB Records of the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection, 1904- : Guide. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University © 2011 President and Fellows of Harvard College IV B-2 LAB Records of the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection, 1904- : Guide Archives of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts © 2011 President and Fellows of Harvard College Descriptive Summary Repository: Archives of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Jamaica Plain, MA Call No.: IV B-2 LAB Location: Archives Title: Records of the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection, 1904- Creator: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Quantity: 20 linear inches, 5 boxes Language of material: English Abstract: In April, 1937, Isabel Anderson donated the major portion of her husband’s bonsai collection (30 plants) to the Arnold Arboretum, along with the funds necessary to build a shade house for their display on the grounds of the Bussey Institution. In 1949, following her death, the remaining plants were donated to the Arboretum. While the majority of the holding is photographs that document the history of individual plants and the collection, the Records of the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection also includes publications by Larz and Isabel Anderson, articles and photographs of Weld and the Bonsai Collection before it came to the Arnold Arboretum, and correspondence between Isabel Anderson and E.D. Merrill about the donation of the Bonsai Collection to the Arnold Arboretum. Related Material: The Records of the Arnold Arboretum Bonsai Pavilion (ID-3b Series IV) collection contains project plans, correspondence, architectural plans and maps related to the 2008 Bonsai Pavillion project. -
Altwheels 2004 Tour of Boston's New Emerald Necklace
AltWheels 2004 Tour of Boston's New Emerald Necklace Led by Doug Mink, Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition and Boston Natural Areas Network Board Member Doug has spent much of the past ten years working with the Neponset River Greenway Council to get the Neponset Trail through Boston and Milton built. He has also been a member of bicycle advisory committees in Boston and Cambridge. Doug commutes by bike 20 miles a day year-round. This ride covers many parts of Boston, through the Green Triangle, down to the Neponset River, past the Kennedy Library, and along the Harbortrail, the Southwest Corridor, and back on the Emerald Necklace. The ride begins and ends at the Larz Anderson Museum. Ride participants are responsible for providing their own bicycle. Helmets are mandatory. Miles Action Miles Action 0.0 Start at Altwheels 12.1 Right onto Columbia Point section of the Boston 0,0 Left on Pond St. Harborpath 0.3 Right on Moss Hill Road Pass UMass Boston, State Archive, and Kennedy Library 0.6 Right on Mossbank Path 13.3 Cross 100 feet of grass to crushed stone path 0.7 Right on Louders Lane 13.4 Join paved path at Harborpoint Apartments 0.8 Left on Lila Rd. (There are separate bike and pedestrian paths, with 0.9 Left on Winchester St. interesting markers along the waterfront.) 1.1 Cross Center St. to Arnold Arboretum 14.1 Follow paved path past Olmsted's Mother's Rest and 1.2 Left at fork on park road Carson Beach 1.5 Right at fork at bottom of hill 14.5 Left across Day Blvd. -
2007 Annual Report (PDF)
TOWN OF BROOKLINE MASSACHUSETTS 302nd Annual Report of the Town Officers of Brookline for the year ending December 31, 2007 townofbrooklinemass.com townofbrooklinemass.com Table of Contents Town Officers………………………………………………………...……………… 3 Selectmen…………………...……………………………………………………….. 9 Town Administrator………………………………………………………………… 17 Town Moderator..…………………………………………………………………… 24 Advisory Committee……………………………………………..…………………. 24 Town Meeting………………………………………..………...……………………. 27 General Government Town Clerk…………………………………………………………………... 39 Registrars of Voters………………………………………………………… 41 Town Counsel……………………………………………………………….. 42 Human Resources…………………………………………..……………… 43 Public Safety Police Department………………………………………………….………. 46 Fire Department…………………………………………………………….. 55 Building Department………………………………………………………... 58 Building Commission……………………………………………………….. 61 Board of Examiners………………………………………………………… 62 Public Works Administration Division……………………………………………………... 63 Highway and Sanitation Division………………………………………….. 67 Water and Sewer Division…………………………………………………. 71 Parks and Open Space Division…………………………………………... 74 Engineering and Transportation Division………………………………… 82 Recreation Department………………………………………...………………….. 90 Public Schools………………………………………..………...…………………… 93 Library………………………………………..………...………………………….…. 100 Planning and Community Development………………………………………... 104 Planning Division……………………………………………………………. 105 Preservation Division……………………………………………………….. 107 Housing Division……………………………………………………….. 109 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) -
Brookline Compplan 0201.Qxd
Brookline Comprehensive Plan 2005–2015 Town of Brookline CREDITS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PLANNING BOARD Robert L. Allen, Jr., Chair Kenneth Goldstein, Chair Joseph T. Geller Mark Zarillo, Clerk Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. Linda Hamlin Michael Merrill Stephen Heiken Michael S. Sher Jerome Kampler Richard Kelliher, Town Administrator COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Joseph T. Geller, Co-Chair | Board of Selectman Robert L. Allen, Jr., Co-Chair | Board of Selectman Michael Berger | Advisory Committee, Town Meeting Member (TMM) Precinct 16 Dorothy Blom | Future Search/League of Women Voters of Brookline, TMM Precinct 10 Lawrence A. Chan | Citizen Suzanne de Monchaux | Future Search/League of Women Voters of Brookline Leslie Fabian | Brookline Housing Authority, TMM Precinct 11, Housing Advisory Board George Garfinkle | Preservation Commission Linda Hamlin | Planning Board Gary Jones | Board of Library Trustees, TMM Precinct 3 Jerry Katz | Chamber of Commerce Kevin Lang | School Committee, TMM Precinct 9 (former) Nancy Madden | Park & Recreation Commission, TMM Precinct 3 Shirley Radlo | Council on Aging, TMM Precinct 9 Michael Sandman | Transportation Board Roberta Schnoor | Conservation Commission, TMM Precinct 13 William L. Schwartz | Citizen, Transportation Board (former) Susan Senator | School Committee Martin Sokoloff | Citizen, Planning Board Member (former) Kathy A. Spiegelman | Housing Advisory Board Joanna Wexler | Conservation Commission (former), Greenspace Alliance Jim Zien | Economic Development Advisory Board FOCUS AREA WORK GROUPS MEMBERS Tony -
Larz Anderson Park
Receipt of Permit The permit is the receipt received at the time of purchase. Proof of permit may be requested by the Park Ranger. A Larz Anderson Park Park Ranger will make patrols through the area to check permits.The renter shall have the right to occupy and use The largest park in Brookline, was formerly the Larz Anderson estate. It is composed of large expanses of lawn at the premises for said purpose only. the top of the hill, playing fields and sweeping slopes. At the highest point, where the main house stood, there are exceptional views of Boston. The hill provides opportunities for active and passive recreation that are not available Caterer or Entertainer elsewhere in town. The grassy slopes provide a premier spot for sledding, watching sunsets, observing stars, kite If a caterer or entertainer will be hired by the renter, a Certificate of Liability for $1,000,000.00 with the Town of flying and simply running on the slopes. This 64-acre estate features an enclosed play structure, barbecue/shelter Brookline as the additional insured must be submitted to the Recreation Department with the permit holder’s name areas, athletic fields, restrooms, parking and a figure - eight lagoon. and permit date referenced. All caterers MUST use stationed grills at Larz Anderson Park. Wedding Ceremony Locations Athletic Fields You may request to reserve an athletic field for a fee if it is not already permitted. If fields are not permitted then they Temple of Love can be shared by all park users. The Temple of Love, the tempietto, modeled after the Temple of Love at Versailles, is located at the Not Permitted side of the pond. -
Time Line Map-Final
RAILROAD/TRANSIT HIGHWAY/BICYCLE/AIRPORT LEGISLATIVE Green Line to Medford (GLX), opened 2021 2021 2020 2019 Mass Central Rail Trail Wayside (Wayland, Weston), opened 2019 Silver Line SL3 to Chelsea, opened 2018 2018 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2A (Westford, Carlise, Acton), opened 2018 Worcester CR line, Boston Landing Station opened 2017 2017 Eastern Massachusetts Highway/Transit/Bicycle/Airport Timeline Fitchburg CR line (Fitchburg–Wachusett), opened 2016 2016 MassPike tollbooths removed 2016 2015 Cochituate Rail Trail (Natick, Framingham), opened 2015, Upper Charles Rail Trail (Milford, Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton), opened 2015, Watertown Greenway, opened 2015 Orange Line, Assembly Station opened 2014 2014 Veterans Memorial Trail (Mansfield), opened 2014 2013 Bay Colony Rail Trail (Needham), opened 2013 2012 Boston to Border South (Danvers Rail Trail), opened 2012, Northern Strand Community Trail (Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus), opened 2012 2011 2010 Boston to Border Rail Trail (Newburyport, Salisbury), opened 2010 Massachusetts Department of TransportationEstablished 2009 Silver Line South Station, opened 2009 2009 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 1 (Lowell, Chelmsford Westford), opened 2009 2008 Independence Greenway (Peabody), opened 2008, Quequechan R. Bikeway (Fall River), opened 2008 Greenbush CR, reopened 2007 2007 East Boston Greenway, opened 2007 2006 Assabet River Rail Trail (Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, Acton), opened 2006 North Station Superstation, opened 2005 2005 Blackstone Bikeway (Worcester, Millbury, Uxbridge, Blackstone, Millville), opened 2005, Depressed I-93 South, opened 2005 Silver Line Waterfront, opened 2004 2004 Elevated Central Artery dismantled, 2004 1 2003 Depressed I-93 North and I-90 Connector, opened 2003, Neponset River Greenway (Boston, Milton), opened 2003 Amesbury Silver Line Washington Street, opened 2002 2002 Leonard P. -
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Date: May 13, 2014, 6:00 P.M. Place: Room 111, Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, Brookline MA Commissioners Attending: John Bain, Nancy O’ Connor, Clara Batchelor, Antonia Bellalta, Jim Carroll, Jean Stameris Commissioners Absent: Dan Lyons Staff: Erin Gallentine, Parks and Open Space Director, Lisa Paradis, Recreation Director, Jessica Zarni, Parks Administrative Assistant TOPIC KEY POINTS/DISCUSSION Chairman’s Welcome J. Bain opened the meeting and asked for changes or N. O’Connor moved for Approval of Minutes comments on the Park and Recreation Minutes from April approval of the minutes 8, 2014. with minor changes. Seconded A. Bellalta. All in favor. Public Comment N. O’Connor discussed the Billy Ward opening and how fabulous the park looks. She discussed how much fun the kids are having with the play equipment. E. Gallentine and N. O’Connor discussed the second bar at the top of the slide at the same level of the guard railing at the top. The kids just aren’t seeing it, it is not required and it will be removed. N. O’Connor and E. Gallentine discussed the replacement of certain trees/plants at Billy Ward Playground. N. O’Connor said the kids are having a ball and the neighborhood is just so excited. E. Gallentine stated that the grand opening is Saturday, June 14th from 1-3 p.m. E. Gallentine discussed the music and activities for that day. Recreation Update L. Paradis discussed the revocable license agreement with N. O’Connor moved to Beaver Country Day School. -
Changes to Transit Service in the MBTA District 1964-Present
Changes to Transit Service in the MBTA district 1964-2021 By Jonathan Belcher with thanks to Richard Barber and Thomas J. Humphrey Compilation of this data would not have been possible without the information and input provided by Mr. Barber and Mr. Humphrey. Sources of data used in compiling this information include public timetables, maps, newspaper articles, MBTA press releases, Department of Public Utilities records, and MBTA records. Thanks also to Tadd Anderson, Charles Bahne, Alan Castaline, George Chiasson, Bradley Clarke, Robert Hussey, Scott Moore, Edward Ramsdell, George Sanborn, David Sindel, James Teed, and George Zeiba for additional comments and information. Thomas J. Humphrey’s original 1974 research on the origin and development of the MBTA bus network is now available here and has been updated through August 2020: http://www.transithistory.org/roster/MBTABUSDEV.pdf August 29, 2021 Version Discussion of changes is broken down into seven sections: 1) MBTA bus routes inherited from the MTA 2) MBTA bus routes inherited from the Eastern Mass. St. Ry. Co. Norwood Area Quincy Area Lynn Area Melrose Area Lowell Area Lawrence Area Brockton Area 3) MBTA bus routes inherited from the Middlesex and Boston St. Ry. Co 4) MBTA bus routes inherited from Service Bus Lines and Brush Hill Transportation 5) MBTA bus routes initiated by the MBTA 1964-present ROLLSIGN 3 5b) Silver Line bus rapid transit service 6) Private carrier transit and commuter bus routes within or to the MBTA district 7) The Suburban Transportation (mini-bus) Program 8) Rail routes 4 ROLLSIGN Changes in MBTA Bus Routes 1964-present Section 1) MBTA bus routes inherited from the MTA The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) succeeded the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) on August 3, 1964. -
Section IV (Departmental Budgets) (PDF)
TOWN OF BROOKLINE PROGRAM GROUP: Administration and Finance FY2012 PROGRAM BUDGET PROGRAM: Selectmen PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FY2012 OBJECTIVES* The Board of Selectmen is composed of five members who are elected for staggered 1. To continue to observe policies and practices to ensure long-term financial three-year terms. As directors of the municipal corporation, they are vested with the sustainability, including: general management of the Town. The Selectmen initiate legislative policy by • the recommendations of the Override Study Committee, as adopted by inserting articles in Town Meeting Warrants and then implement and enforce the Resolution in March, 2008. votes subsequently adopted; establish town administrative policies; review and set • implementation of recommendations of the Efficiency Initiative Committee and OPEB Task Force, where feasible, and to explore new opportunities for fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and the six-year capital improvements program; appoint department heads and members of many official improving productivity and eliminating unnecessary costs. boards and commissions; hold public hearings on important town issues and periodic • Fiscal Policies relative to reserves and capital financing as part of the conferences with agencies under their jurisdiction and with community groups; ongoing effort to observe sound financial practices and retain the Aaa credit represent the Town before the General Court and in all regional and metropolitan rating. affairs; and enforce Town by-laws and regulations. • to continue to seek PILOT Agreements with institutional non-profits along with an equitable approach for community-based organizations. The Selectmen also serve as the licensing board responsible for issuing and • to continue to support the business community and vibrant commercial renewing over 600 licenses in 20 categories, including common victualler, food 2. -
Boston Redevelopment Authority D/B/A Boston Planning & Development Agency
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY D/B/A BOSTON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SCOPING DETERMINATION 560-574 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE / 645-665 BEACON STREET (KENMORE HOTELS) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFT PROJECT IMPACT REPORT (“DPIR”) PROPOSED PROJECT: 560-574 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE / 645-665 BEACON STREET (KENMORE HOTELS) PROJECT SITE: 1.07 ACRE AREA BOUNDED BY COMMONWEALTH AVENUE TO THE NORTH, BROOKLINE AVENUE TO THE SOUTHEAST, AND THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE TO THE SOUTH PROPONENT: MARK KENMORE LLC AND BUCKMINSTER ANNEX CORPORATION DATE: JUNE 20, 2018 The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”), d/b/a the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) is issuing this Scoping Determination pursuant to Section 80B-5 of the Boston Zoning Code (“Code”), in response to a Project Notification Form (“PNF”), which Mark Kenmore, LLC, and Buckminster Annex Corporation (the “Proponents”) filed on March 12, 2018 for the proposed 560-574 Commonwealth Avenue/645-665 Beacon Street project (the “Proposed Project”). Notice of the receipt by the BPDA of the PNF was published in the Boston Herald on March 12, 2018, which initiated a public comment period with a closing date of April 18, 2018. Pursuant to Section 80A-2 of the Code, the PNF was sent to the City’s public agencies/departments and elected officials on March 13, 2018. Hard copies of the PNF were also sent to all of the Impact Advisory Group (“IAG”) members. The initial public comment period was subsequently extended until May 1, 2018, through mutual consent between the BPDA and the Proponent to allow more time for the general public to provide comments and feedback. On May 30, 2017, in accordance with the BRA’s policy on mitigation as outlined in the Mayor’s Executive Order Relative to the Provision of Mitigation by Development Projects in Boston, Mark Development and Buckminster Annex Corporation submitted a Letter of Intent to redevelop properties at 560-574 Commonwealth Avenue and 645-665 Beacon Street. -
Bridging the Gaps in the Emerald Necklace: Route 9 to Brookline Avenue
Bridging the Gaps in the Emerald Necklace: Route 9 to Brookline Avenue G.R.8 Engineers Inc. Tony Cennamo Allison Goulet Zach Shapiro Ryan St.Martin 1 BRIDGING THE GAPS IN THE EMERALD NECKLACE: Route 9 to Brookline Avenue Presented to: Peter Furth, Senior Design Project Professor April 2008 From: G.R.8. Engineers Inc. Tony Cennamo [email protected] Allison Goulet [email protected] Zach Shapiro [email protected] Ryan St.Martin [email protected] 2 Table of Contents List of Figures ........................................................................................................... ii Preface .....................................................................................................................1 1. Introduction .........................................................................................................3 2. Route Alternatives ...............................................................................................6 2.1 Netherlands Road.................................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Brookline Avenue................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 River Road ............................................................................................................................. 9 2.4 Route 9 ................................................................................................................................ 11 3. Netherlands Road ..............................................................................................13