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November 10, 2017 Vol. 2 Issue 25 Nichols Is New Director At the Esplanade Assn

Image: Courtesy of Boston Properties A rendering of the proposed development Gateway Project to Give $134,500,000 by Mark Fuechec plan would also include the partial re- The current proposal for the Back development of the 165 Dartmouth Bay/South End Gateway Project Street Garage. would bring in about $135 million Schrock presented a breakdown of in public benefits, according to Me- the project’s expected public benefit Photo: Courtesy of the Esplanade Association lissa Schrock, senior project manager during a Citizens Advisory Com- by Mark Fuechec skill set and record of success in mis- public finance and community de- at Boston Properties (BP). mittee (CAC) meeting last Thursday, The Esplanade Association’s (EA) sion-focused government and non- velopment before becoming research BP seeks to develop about two weeks before a Boston Planning board of directors named Michael J. profit work.” and policy director to the Boston 1.26 million square feet of residential, and Development Agency (BPDA) Nichols as the organization’s execu- After receiving a law degree from City Council. retail and office space around Back hearing and vote on Thursday, tive director. the University of Connecticut, Nich- Nichols will join the EA after serv- Bay Station (BBS), which includes November 16. Nichols will begin work at the ols began a long career in public ser- ing for the past two and a half years a new office building with ground The project’s public benefit is EA on Wednesday, November 29, vice. He served as chief of staff and as chief of staff at the Rose Kennedy floor retail space, two new residential made up of $42.7 million in af- bringing with him what EA board legal counsel to two state representa- Greenway Conservancy, where he buildings and a 1- or 2-story retail fordable housing creation and/or chair Alexi Conine called, “[a] broad tives in , specializing in Continued on Page 2 expansion of the existing station. The Continued on Page 2 Victories for Flynn, Zakim and Mayor Walsh by Mark Fuechec Edward Flynn will be joining the District 2 City Council following his victory on election night, and District 8 City Councilor Josh

Photo: Courtesy of the Fenway Community Center Zakim and Mayor Martin Walsh secured another term. Former District 2 City Coun- Torres Resigns from cilor Bill Linehan’s decision to not seek re-election made his seat the most closely contested in this Community Center week’s election. Flynn and oppo- by Mark Fuechec “After careful consideration and nent Mike Kelley’s campaigns were Daniella Torres has resigned after discussion with the board, I have out Tuesday trying to get their more than four years as executive decided to resign and pursue new supporters to the polls. director of the Fenway Community opportunities,” read her resignation Flynn’s victory over Kelley came Center (FCC). Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 Photo: David Jacobs The Boston Guardian 2 | November 10, 2017

Gateway the BPDA indicated general support the current condition of the pro- “MassDOT has recommended said Ted Landsmark, CAC member. for the project, and the one members posed development site as a “traves- this closure to the Federal Highway “The only thing we need to be con- Continued from Page 1 began drafting after the meeting will ty” that “has fully underserved our Authority and is awaiting their re- cerned about as a CAC is the fact that be similar in tone. community.” sponse,” said Laura Sesody, Market- nothing happens in that area until we contribution, $37 million in im- Despite a few points of lingering Pamela Humpfrey, a Back Bay res- ing Director at BP. have a solution.” provements to BBS, $36 million in concern, at least one CAC member ident, said the project’s potential im- One of the project’s as-yet-unan- BP is also in discussions with the transportation-related and public felt strongly that the project’s benefits provements would not make up for swered questions was how ventilation Massachusetts Historical Commis- realm improvements delivered with justified the group’s full support. the negative impacts it would have. of BBS would be handled. Curtis sion (MHC), which requested the “This thing needs to be approved “You say public benefit, I hear mit- Nikitas, MassDOT project manag- air rights parcels, $15 million in new project not move forward until the ASAP,” said Meg Mainzer-Cohen, igation,” she said. “There’s no way er, said modeling and design of the tax revenues, $2.7 million in trans- issue of shadows created by the proj- president and executive director of we’re going to mitigate traffic with MBTA’s track-level ventilation sys- portation, water and sewer mitiga- ect falling over the city’s historic re- the Back Bay Association. “We have this development. You’re adding tem has begun and that the project tion and $1.1 million in jobs linkage fully vetted this to the greatest extent 3,200 people to a space the size of a will probably go up for bid in a year. sources, primarily Copley Square and payments. possible. This should move forward postage stamp.” CAC members want to be sure the Trinity Church, is resolved. “This is a substantially larger to the BPDA at the soonest possible Traffic concerns would be com- ventilation issue is solved before the Michael Rooney, BPDA project amount than you would see with moment to get this project in the pounded during construction of the project begins. manager, said that is a fair concern most projects,” Schrock said. ground because of all the improve- project, which is likely to require the “The ventilation question is a very and one the BPDA takes seriously, Elliot Laffer, CAC chair, said a pre- ments it will bring.” closing of Clarendon Street’s access to serious problem because it seems so but the Article 80 process and the vious CAC comment letter sent to Mainzer-Cohen characterized the Massachusetts Turnpike. difficult to come up with a solution,” MHC process are separate.

Election and under Fenway, where he won End, , Bay Village, was spread throughout the city, registered voters cast their votes in more than 73 percent of the vote. downtown and Chinatown. even in his lowest performing area, Tuesday’s election, reflecting low Continued from Page 1 Flynn said he ran a campaign Victory in the mayoral race was Ward 12. This area includes Jack- voter interest following limited based on meeting with residents more pronounced. son’s constituency as City Coun- campaigning and public debate in down to a little more than 500 and listening to their concerns. Walsh defeated challenger and cilor, yet Walsh received nearly the mayoral race. votes, a 3.5 percent difference, with “We ran a good campaign all former City Councilor Tito Jack- 40 percent of votes cast. Zakim’s victory over first-time more than 14,000 total votes cast. summer,” Flynn said in a campaign son with more than 65 percent of Walsh’s share of the vote rose candidate Kristen Mobilia in the Flynn has enjoyed strong sup- video. “It was based on listening votes cast. He pointed to a record above 80 percent in parts of Bos- District 8 City Council race was port in South Boston’s Wards 6 to residents across the district. We of job growth, safer neighborhoods ton’s downtown neighborhoods, equally dramatic. and 7, where he received 5,318 of learned about their concerns. They and better schools in his first term with about 68 percent of Back Bay With 67 percent of the vote, the 7,458 votes cast in his favor. want good schools, safe streets and and promised to continue pursu- and Fenway voters in his favor. Zakim will continue to represent Outside of South Boston, Kelley parks, access to a good quality pub- ing an inclusionary Boston in his That number rose to nearly 75 per- the neighborhoods of Back Bay, won more than double Flynn’s lic education for their children. second. cent in Ward 3, which encompasses Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore votes, with a particularly high level Most importantly, they want to be “Tonight, we commit once again Chinatown, the Financial District, Square, Mission Hill, Audubon of support in Ward 4, which en- treated with respect and dignity.” to be a city for all of us,” read his Government Center, the West End Circle and the West End. compasses the area around Copley As District 2 City Councilor, victory speech. and the North End. Slightly under 6,000 votes were Square and stretches west just past Flynn will represent the South Support for Walsh’s second term A little less than 28 percent of cast in the District 8 race.

Fenway Center arts, wellness, personal enrichment there are dozens of sponsors. center has a robust membership developing a community space that and civic engagement. Torres had been the sole staffer base and will continue to support offers diverse programs and builds Continued from Page 1 The center is a product of a of the 2,700-square-foot room at the Fenway community. strong community partnerships,” unique private-public partnership 1282 Boylston Street that makes “The FCC is in a pivotal stage read the letter. letter. “It has been a true honor to that encompasses local community up the FCC, and the FCC website at the moment, and as we steer Torres will continue to live in work alongside the board.” groups such as the Fenway Civic notes it will only be open for lim- towards long-term financial stabil- the Fenway and remain involved Financed by The Abbey Group as Association and the Fenway Com- ited programming for the rest of ity, we’ll continue to change and in the community, her letter read, a community benefit, the FCC acts munity Development Corpora- November and December. grow,” the letter continued. “The but she has begun seeking new job as a neighborhood gathering place, tion. Representatives from the city Torres and FCC board president center will continue to be a place opportunities, ideally in the neigh- but also offers programming in the sit on its board of directors, and Lauren Dewey Platt did not re- where neighbors come together.” borhood. spond to requests for comment on Along with Torres’s resignation, “I’m seeking a greater work-life programming changes in time for the FCC Board of Directors ex- balance and would love to work in publication. pressed their appreciation for her higher education or as an admin- In her resignation letter, Torres efforts and vowed to continue fol- istrative/executive assistant, but I praised the work done by the FCC, lowing the vision she had pursued am open to exploring possibilities,” pointing to the nearly 675 pro- for the FCC. she said. “Please let me know if you grams that have been hosted there “The center will be working hear of any positions. But either in the past two years. She said the to continue Daniella’s legacy of way, please stay in touch!”

Nichols of Boston’s first fully open-air beer than $14 million since its founding garden, the launch of a young pro- in 2001. Continued from Page 1 fessional fundraising event, signifi- Connie said Nichols has proven cant growth in earned revenue and experience communicating the val- was responsible for the conservancy’s numerous partnerships with Bos- ue of a public/private partnership ton institutions for in-park events. community and government affairs, to care for an urban public park. external communications and ad- The EA is a privately funded “He will help fulfill the associa- vancing strategic priorities, according friends group partnered with the to an EA press release. Massachusetts Department of tion’s goal of making the Esplanade A list of his accomplishments at Conservation and Recreation and an innovative, sustainably-main- the conservancy includes the ne- dedicated to stewardship and im- tained recreational destination and gotiation of a new public-private provement of the Charles River cultural asset,” she said. “We’re funding agreement, the opening Esplanade. The EA has raised more thrilled to have Michael join us.” November 10, 2017 | 3 TheThe B Bostonoston G Guardianuardian Let There Be Light! Students Benefit Downtown was awash with color last Friday and Saturday as ILLUMINUS filled the area with original installations, video projections and artists’ performances. Local Businesses by Eusebio DeJesus provide to surrounding businesses during the Students living and studying in the heart of school year. downtown are seen as more of an asset than a “It’s really a win-win for the students, I burden to area residents and workers. think, and the downtown area,” she said. “I Just ask Rishi Shukla, co-founder of the feel once they return the restaurants and oth- Downtown Boston Residents’ Association, er retailers enjoy the students being around.” who said the complaints from the neighbor- Having the students housed within the hood are few and far between. school is another benefit that helps to main- Photos: Courtesy of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District “Like residents you always have a few bad tain a good relationship with the outer com- apples here and there,” Shukla said. “Because munity. we don’t have a lot of nightlife we don’t have “For the most part their life is concentrat- as much issues as the theater district … You ed within the dorm except when they’re pro- get some of that spill over in downtown, but viding life, safety and spending power,” said just not as much.” John Nucci, Senior Vice President of External Shukla argues that businesses and residents Affairs at SU. “Those things make a neigh- benefit from Emerson College and Suffolk borhood vibrant or contribute in a great part University (SU) students spending their time to it anyway.” and money in new restaurants and coffee Nucci said housing at SU will expand, but shops that are sprouting up to cater to more outside of the downtown area for now. students. “Our future student housing opportunities Rosemarie Sansone, president of the Down- will likely be located out of the downtown town Boston Business Improvement District, and located along the public transportation said she has a soft spot for students because lines,” he said. “We’re not ruling out further she was a public affairs director for SU. downtown expansion, but there are some “I’m very impartial to student life, which barriers, most notably cost.” adds a vitality and enthusiasm to the down- Margaret Ann Ings, Vice President for Gov- town area,” she said. “I never heard any com- ernment and Community Relations at Em- plaints or concerns from anyone about their erson College, said she’s heard from a con- presence.” dominium owner at Millennium Tower that Sansone also played up the benefits students Continued on Page 6 The Boston Guardian 4 | November 10, 2017

larceny at a Boylston Street hotel. The director of security at the hotel said an Police Log ex-employee was caught–via surveillance foot- Date Incident Type Location age–trying to open up public safety deposit Breaking & Entering Crime & boxes. 11/1 Residential 605 Tremont St. 11/2 Residential 126 W Newton St. Not only did he attempt to open the boxes, 11/3 Commercial 755 Boylston St. but he also helped himself to a little cash. 11/4 Commercial 781 Tremont St. Punishment What a plot twist we could’ve never ever 11/4 other 220 W Springfield St. expected. 11/5 Commercial 755 Boylston St.

Soaped Up Car Break-in by Laura Porecca On Friday, November 3, at about 12:25 am, 10/30 larceny 234 Berkeley St. 10/30 larceny 362 Comm Ave. District 4: 650 Harrison Avenue, 617-343-4457 District 4 officers responded to a report of an 10/30 larceny 223 W Canton St. District A-1: 40 New Sudbury Street, 617-343-4627 armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy, 587 Boyl- 11/1 larceny 264 E Berkeley St. Working Woman The hungry culprit was said to have stolen ston Street. On Monday, October 30, at about 8:20 am, one package of Hot Pockets, one package of The store manager told officers a man en- Car Accident a District 4 officer responded to a report of a Pepperidge Farm cookies, one bag of potato tered the store and took several soap products 10/30 Bicycle 493 Mass Ave. 11/2 m/V 325 Huntington Ave. larceny at Restoration Hardware, 234 Berkeley chips, and to wash it all down, two Monster about one minute prior to their arrival. When Street. energy drinks. confronted, the suspect revealed a black knife and began jabbing it towards the manager. Robbery The caller told the officer someone stole her Doesn’t he know snacking before dinner will 10/30 Bank 61 Arlington St. Looks like the suspect may be clean, but his purse, which contained credit cards, identifica- ruin his appetite? 10/31 other 607 Boylston St. record definitely won’t be. tion cards and other various items. 11/2 street 590 Shawmut Ave. She said the bag was stolen from her work Under Wraps 11/3 Commercial 587 Boylston St. truck that was locked and parked in the store’s On Tuesday, October 31, at about 5 pm, a Engaged & Enraged parking lot. The officer saw no damage or signs District A-1 officer received a report of a lar- On Sunday, November 5, at about 2:19 pm, Assault of forced entry to the truck. ceny shoplifting at a Boylston Street boutique. a District 4 officer responded to a report of a 10/30 a&B 610 Shawmut Ave. The victim said there were also about $2,000 The store employee reported a suspect wear- larceny at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 Saint 10/30 a&B 34 Trotter Ct. 10/30 a&B 1120 Washington St. worth of charges on her stolen Discover card. ing a large black backpack entered the store and James Avenue. 10/31 a&B 16 E Brookline St. The victims, an engaged couple, said some- This is more than just your usual open and began wandering around. He was also picking 10/31 a&B 73 Park Dr. shut case. up various items, including a light blue scarf. one had stolen their $29,000 platinum dia- 11/2 a&B 587 Boylston St. Once out of sight, the suspect placed the mond engagement ring from their hotel room. 11/2 a&B 261 Dartmouth St. Stolen Snacks scarf in the backpack and fled on foot. The couple was in town for their wedding. 11/2 a&B 90 Warren Ave. On Monday, October 30, at about 11:14 am, Thank goodness he’ll be wrapped up in style What a great start to a magical day. 11/3 a&B 1341 Boylston St. a District 4 officer responded to a report of a for the incoming cold. The woman said she put her ring on the night 11/3 a&B 1 Brookline Ave. 11/3 a&B 57 Hemenway St. larceny at Walgreen’s, 1603 Washington Street. stand Friday night. When she woke up, she be- 11/3 a&B 1675 Washington St. Not So Safe gan getting ready for her wedding, with various The officer spoke to the store manager, who 11/4 a&B 587 Boylston St. said the suspect entered the store, took a bunch On Thursday, November 2, at about 10 am, people coming in and out of the room all day. 11/4 a&B 261 Dartmouth St. of food items and left without paying. a District A-1 officer received a report of a She did not notice the ring was missing until 11/4 a&B 444 Harrison Ave. shortly before the wedding at about 4 pm that 11/4 a&B 5 Yarmouth Pl. afternoon. 11/5 a&B 145 Dartmouth St. 11/5 a&B 850 Harrison Ave. Watch Out! Drugs On Sunday, November 5, at about 2:30 10/31 possession 60 Camden St. pm, a District 4 officer received a report of a 11/1 possession 53 E Springfield St. pickpocket at the House of Blues, 15 Lans- 11/3 sale 50 Camden St. downe Street. 11/4 possession 1639 Washington St. The victim said her silver lined Rolex watch was stolen off her wrist while at the venue for that evening. a concert the night before. She said she did The Rolex is estimated to be worth $5,000. not realize the watch was stolen until later I guess losing time comes at a cost.

Saturday November 18th & Sunday November 19th 10 am to 5 pm 127 Mt. Vernon Street November 10, 2017 | 5 TheThe B Bostonoston G Guardianuardian On Beacon Hill Meet, Greet & Eat Cheers Is Still Going The Beacon Hill Civic Association held its monthly Meet & Greet at 75 Chestnut Monday. Beacon Hill residents crowded around the bar to enjoy a drink and chat with Strong After 35 Years an old friend or read the nametag of a new one. by Mark Fuechec Thirty-five years after the television show first aired, tourists are still flocking to Cheers Beacon Hill (CBH). “It’s never been better,” said Tom Kershaw, owner of CBH. “This place [is] crawling with people ... October [was] a huge month because there are leaf-peepers and cruise ship passengers in town. General tourism is just very strong in October.” Originally known as the Bull & Finch Pub when it opened in 1969, CBH started its life as a popular neighborhood bar. That began to change in 1981 when a group of Patricia Tully and Lois Brooks Photos: Mark Fuechec Tom Kershaw and Mark Kiefer Hollywood producers decided to begin their search for a Boston-area pub that could in- spire a television show. Boston was chosen for its rich history and events of national importance, said Kershaw, but the producers’ initial search was met with frustration. “They weren’t getting the feeling they had Photo: Mark Fuechec hoped for from a few bars,” he said. “They is now a must-see in Boston, said Kershaw. ended up going back to the hotel room and When visitors sit down to have a drink in finding the Bull & Finch Pub in the yellow the basement pub today, they sit on the pages. They came over there that afternoon same benches and order from the same bar and had a very nice time. They were back at locals enjoyed long ago. 11 am the next day and the show premiered “The Bull & Finch Pub is identical to what on December 30, 1982.” Mark Kiefer Matt Conway and Glen Cunningham Mark Valle and Ronn Bronzetti CBH began to develop as a tourist attrac- it was 40 years ago,” said Kershaw. “We’ve tion by the second season of the show and it Continued on Page 6

One island. Twelve homes. Infinite memories. The Boston Guardian 6 | November 10, 2017 Legal Notices Classifieds Call (857) 265-3022 Kitchens CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION Custom Flooring Baths Tile Work FORMAL ADJUDICATION FOR REMOVAL Finish Work & Millwork Windows & Doors Commonwealth of Massachusetts Additions Commonwealth of Massachusetts –Wide Plank & Long Length Flooring Painting The Trial Court Gerry DiPierro Probate and Family Court The Trial Court –White Oak & Antique Heart Pine Roofing Gutters President Suffolk Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court –Genuine Mahogany Decking Decks 24 New Chardon Street Suffolk Probate and Family Court Demolition Boston, MA 02114 T.S. 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Moore of Boston MA be appointed as Personal To all interested persons: their initial worry about students was proven In terms of housing, Emerson recently add- Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond ed 300 beds to its 2 Boylston Place building in an unsupervised administration. wrong. A Petition has been filed by William G. Johnson, “[Our students] are given an array of exam- and plans to bring 294 more beds into the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from Jr. of Alford FL requesting that Cynthia Barbour of the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to ob- Boston MA be removed as Personal Representa- ples at orientation of what is expected from second floor of the Little Building in 2019, ject to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney tive(s) of said estate. a student at Emerson College and what it Ings said. must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 12/13/2017. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right Cheers Finch is a wall bar, while in the television you must file a written appearance and objection if you to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your show it is an island bar,” said Kershaw. object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- Continued from Page 5 ten appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit attorney must file a written appearance and objection Shortly after the financial crash in 2008, of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, at this Court on or before 10:00 AM on 12/04/2017. Kershaw decided his first-floor lounge bar action may be taken without further notice to you. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which been able to maintain the interior of the bar. could be converted to more fully resemble Unsupervised Administration under the Massachusetts you must file the written appearance and objection Uniform Probate Code (MUPC): A Personal Represen- The pews, benches that sit along the wall, the bar setup people remember from the if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a tative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised have been recovered many times, but they’re television show. administration is not required to file an inventory or timely written appearance and objection followed by “I looked at this room on the first floor annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the same as they were 48 years ago. We don’t the estate are entitled to notice regarding the adminis- the return date, action may be taken without further and thought ‘Gee, maybe I can put an island tration directly from the Personal Representative and anticipate any changes at this point.” may petition the Court in any matter relating to the es- notice to you. bar in this,’” he said. “The original set was in tate, including the distribution of assets and expenses But that does not mean the downstairs terrible shape, so I came back to Boston and of administration. Witness: Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this pub that inspired the television show looks found a designer. They did a beautiful job of Court Witness: Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court exactly like the bar viewers remember. building the bar of solid oak and we opened Date: November 01, 2017 Date: October 23, 2017 Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate “The difference was that the real Bull & that bar in 2009.”

Beacon Hill Overlooking the Public Garden

This sunny top floor apartment located on the flat of the Hill has a large corner living room with bay window and an updated, modern eat-in kitchen also with bay window. There are two large bedrooms and two baths. The apartment has a gracious reception foyer and hardwood floors throughout. Immaculately maintained condo building. Elevator and base- ment storage. No pets. Available January 1. $3,200/month incl. heat and hot water. Agent: Joe Govern: [email protected] November 10, 2017 | 7 TheThe B Bostonoston G Guardianuardian In the South End Greenspace a Priority Getting a Kick South End Soccer recently held its annual fundraiser at The Beehive. The goal was to score a At Exchange South End lot of green and get a kick out of sponsorship camaraderie.

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Photo: Courtesty of the Boston Planning and Development Agency A rendering of the proposed Exchange South End by Mark Fuechec paved plaza was a necessity considering the The Boston Civic Design Commission amount of foot traffic expected at the site. The plaza would also provide an area for (BCDC) wants public space, not campus Carolyn MacNeil receives cake for her birthday. space, when the former Boston Flower Ex- the range of programming being considered change is redeveloped into Exchange South for the community space, for ideas such as End. farmers markets, movie screenings and ice Developer The Abbey Group is propos- skating. ing a redevelopment of the 5-acre site that The four-building project will be under- lies between I-95 and Albany Street. The taken in phases, and the many possible uses development will consist of four buildings of the community space will be incorporat- ranging in height between 92 and 282 feet, ed in phases as well, said Larry Grossman, and will host about 40,000 square feet of senior principal at Stantec, a design and con- ground-level retail space, a mix of laboratory sulting company. and office spaces and underground parking BCDC Commissioner Linda Eastley said garages. she was relieved to hear the landscaping of The varied heights of the four buildings the greenspaces would be undertaken in the is a design element intended to allow sun- first phase. light into the more than 1-acre of commu- “I really like the comment that the open nity space, dubbed Albany Green, that runs space will arrive with the first building,” she through the center of the development. said. “If it doesn’t arrive with the first build- Representing 45 percent of its total devel- ing, I think that it won’t happen. If it does oped area, that space will feature a sunny happen, I think it will make this develop- lawn, central plaza area and quiet garden. ment effort unforgettable.” There is a need for more green space in A floorplan for the community space the South End, said Commissioner David would be chosen that best draws in energy Hacin at a BCDC hearing Tuesday, and he and people from Albany Street, Matthews worries the large paved area proposed for the said, though he admitted that energy was community space’s plaza gives it a feeling of not there yet. exclusivity to the development, which the Grossman said the development will have commissioners view as a missed opportuni- a strong Albany Street presence that will “an- ty. imate Albany Street with ground-floor retail “I feel that if this were a really successful, that will not only wrap along the edge of Al- park-like greenspace, there would be an au- bany Street, but wrap into Albany Green.” dience for it because there really isn’t a lot With no nearby MBTA stop and an ex- of park land nearby,” he said. “The idea that pected population of about 6,000 people, we have a neighborhood that has very little the density of that animation and its impact greenspace and we’re building essentially a on Albany Street was another concern of the hardscape is something that makes it feel less commission. a destination for the neighborhood.” The BCDC ended Tuesday’s hearing by Chris Matthews, associate principal at Mi- approving a motion to move the proposal chael Van Valkenburgh Associates, said the to a subcommittee for further consideration. The Boston Guardian 8 | November 10, 2017 Our Local Real Estate

When one enters the grand but charming lobby of 32 Rutland A very contemporary staircase with built-in LED lights and stainless Street you start to get a sense of the luxurious finish and high-end style pulled wire balustrades takes you to the top floor of the home. appointments of the homes contained within. Whilst it happens to This dramatic living space accommodates the living room, kitchen be one of the most historic buildings in the South End, it was total- and dining area all in the same dramatic space with 17-foot ceilings. ly redeveloped in 2012, now offering all the modern conveniences The stunning chef’s kitchen has a large breakfast island that will very that you would expect in a premier boutique-style building of this quickly become the center of the home, with a Wolf six-burner stove, caliber in the heart of the South End, one of the most energized and integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele home coffee station and inte- ever-evolving neighborhoods of the city. The direct elevator access sets a very glamorous tone to Unit 3R, a grated Bosch dishwasher. This space will become the perfect place to 2,700-square-foot penthouse duplex with three bedrooms and two- conjure up all those culinary creations. and-one-half bathrooms. The unit also has three exposures that flood Well known Boston interior designer Michael Barnum has punc- the home with amazing light. You enter the home from your private tuated the home with elegant custom finishes, from Venetian plaster elevator onto the bedroom level, which has a tranquil and elegant to high-end draperies and wallpapers. Something that is unheard of master bedroom suite that runs the whole width of the home, which in the city is a separate deeded, private suburban-style garage, which has a wall of windows all with automated shades and high-end Lee the elevator also services. You can pull into your garage, get in the Jofa fabric in the drapes. The space also has a private terrace as well elevator, and step right into your home. as a sumptuous five-piece master bathroom with spa-like attributes, One of the finest properties in its class currently on the market, steam shower, double sinks and soaking tub. The area is completed by this six-unit, pet friendly building offers all the attributes of a larger a large custom walk in closet. building but with much lower condo fees, in the heart of the most vi- There are two additional bedrooms on this level, all with ample brant part of the city. This urban oasis is the perfect place to call home closet space, and also another area that can be utilized as a home of- fice, TV room, or even a guest room, has been further enhanced by all within close proximity to some of the best and highest-regarded wallpaper from Osbourne & Little. A beautiful guest bathroom is restaurants and local neighborhood bars, and also close to the very situated on this floor as well, which has been customized with many best that Boston has to offer. high-end designer touches including wallcovering from Spindler & Unit 3R at 32 Rutland Street is for sale at $3,395,000 by Compass. Spindler. For a tour, call Alan Duggan at (617) 943-3450. November 10, 2017 | 9 The Boston Guardian

South End Open Houses Price Address Type Pkg Beds Baths SF Open House Phone $3,395,000 32 Rutland St #3R C 1 3 2.5 2,692 Sun 1-2:30 (617) 943-3450 $2,999,999 22 Montgomery St SF 3 4 3.5 2,739 Sun 12-1:30 (617) 791-5663 $2,995,000 89 Pembroke St #1 C 1 3 3.5 2,439 Sun 2:30-4:30 (617) 797-1018 $2,895,000 327 Shawmut Ave #3 C 2 3 3.5 2,452 Sun 1:30-2:30 (617) 504-7814 $2,895,000 6 Union Pk #1 C 1 3 3 2,120 Sat 11:30-12:30 (617) 796-6084 $2,869,000 44 Upton St #1 C 1 3 3.5 2,635 Sun 12-1 (617) 504-7814 $2,800,000 27 Rutland St MF 2 3 3.5 2,400 Sat 1-2 (617) 796-6084 $2,795,000 327 Shawmut Ave #1 C 2 3 3.5 2,373 Sun 1:30-2:30 (617) 504-7814 $2,575,000 9 Milford #1 C 2 3 2.5 2,040 Sun 11-1 (617) 650-1149 $2,550,000 28 Melrose St SF 0 3 2.5 2,590 Sun 11-1 (617) 962-0764 $2,395,000 37 Union Pk #3 C 0 2 2.5 2,065 Sun 11:30-1 (617) 861-3636 $2,325,000 27 Rutland St #2 C 2 2 2.5 1,782 Sat 1-2 (617) 796-6084 $2,175,000 6 Melrose St SF 0 3 4.5 2,260 Sun 11-1 (617) 413-6332 $2,150,000 156 Warren Ave #1 C 2 3 2.5 1,650 Sun 2-4 (617) 819-5850 $1,895,000 49 East Concord St #3 C 1 3 2.5 1,818 Sun 1-2 (617) 266-4430 $1,749,000 34 Fayette #2 C 0 3 3.5 1,832 Sun 1-2:30 (617) 320-9730 $1,695,000 325 Columbus Ave #4 C 0 3 2 1,622 Sun 11:30-1 (617) 861-3636 $1,649,000 140 W Concord St #2 C 1 3 2.5 1,592 Sat 12-2 (781) 715-3960 $1,599,990 183 W Canton St #1 C 1 2 2.5 1,560 Sun 12:30-2 (617) 519-9481 $1,429,000 1313 Washington St #420 C 1 2 2 1,422 Sat 2-3, Sun 1:30-2:30 (857) 472-3448 $1,399,000 17 Concord Sq #5 C 1 3 2 1,466 Sun 2-3 (617) 587-4616 $1,350,000 462 Shawmut Ave #2 C 0 2 2 1,496 Sun 1-2 (617) 784-3954 $1,299,000 407 Shawmut Ave #2 C 0 2 2.5 1,704 Sun 1:30-3 (617) 861-3636 $1,299,000 141 W Concord #3 C 1 2 2 1,334 Sa 12-1:30, Su 11-12:30 (617) 827-1512 $1,299,000 55 Worcester St #3 C 1 2 2.5 1,340 Sun 1-2:30 (617) 519-9481 $1,199,000 25 Hanson St #1 C 0 2 2.5 1,217 Sun 12-1:30 (617) 587-4616 $1,139,000 21 Fr Gilday St #208 C 1 2 2 1,061 Sat 12-1:30, Sun 11:30-1 (857) 472-3448 $1,095,000 19 Greenwich St SF 0 4 2.5 2,134 Sun 1:30-2:30 (617) 827-1512 $1,049,500 75 Clarendon St #609 C 2 2 2 1,000 Sun 12:30-2 (617) 413-0414 $995,000 11A Melrose St #2 C 0 2 1 815 Sat, Sun 12-1 (617) 680-0521 $979,000 21 Fr Gilday St #510 C 1 2 2 1,186 Sun 1:30-3 (617) 861-3636 $975,000 18 Melrose St #1 C 0 2 2 995 Sat, Sun 11:30-1 (617) 953-7959 $895,000 325 Columbus Ave #1 C 0 2 1 1,224 Sun 1:30-3 (617) 797-1018 $889,999 47 St Botolph St #301 C 0 2 2 1,038 Sun 11-1 -- $748,000 19 Follen St #3 C 0 2 1 770 Sun 12-1 (617) 901-4551 $699,000 30-34 E Concord St #2 C 0 2 1.5 878 Sat, Sun 12:30-2 (860) 367-6817 $649,000 11 Follen St #1 C 0 2 1 686 Sat, Sun 12-2 (617) 584-9790 $630,000 32 E Springfield St #2 C 0 1 1 630 Sa 1:30-3, Su 11:15-12:45 (617) 236-0353 $575,000 27 Rutland St #1 C 0 1 1 618 Sat 1-2 (617) 796-6084 $489,500 1 Melrose St #1 C 0 1 1 480 Sun 11-12 (617) 784-3954 $409,000 1750 Washington St #1 C 0 1 1 532 Sun 12-1:30 (617) 861-3631 S eaport/Waterfront Open Houses Price Address Type Pkg Beds Baths SF Open House Phone $2,499,000 357 Commercial St #820&821 C 1 5 3.5 2,708 Sun 2:30-3:30 (617) 759-4828 $1,590,000 21 Wormwood St #403 C 1 2 1 1,690 Sun 12:30-1:30 (617) 480-6044 $839,000 28-32 Atlantic Ave #611 C 0 1 1 804 Sun 12:30-1:30 (617) 797-2538 The Boston Guardian 10 | November 10, 2017

Beacon Hill Open Houses Price Address Type Pkg Beds Baths SF Open House Phone $3,750,000 73 Mt Vernon St #4 C 1 3 3 2,332 Sun 12-1 (617) 266-4430 $3,000,000 1 Franklin St #3702 C 1 2 2 1,486 Sa, Su 12:30-1:30 (617) 908-4000 $2,650,000 73 Mt Vernon St #2 C 1 2 2 1,623 Sun 12-1 (617) 266-4430 $2,296,000 31 Brimmer St #4 C 0 2 2.5 1,671 Sa 11:30-1, Su 1:15-2:45 (617) 905-5441 $1,650,000 234 Causeway St #909 C 1 3 2 1,631 Sun 12-1 (617) 797-2538 $1,450,000 45 Province St #1205 C 1 2 2 1,291 Sun 12-2 (857) 294-9010 $1,199,000 145 Charles St #3 C 0 2 1 1,055 Sun 12:30-2 (781) 389-8224 $869,000 234 Causeway St #706 C 1 2 2 1,338 Sat 12-1 (617) 543-8015 $689,000 234 Causeway St #719 C 0 1 1 1,008 Sat 12-1 (617) 519-6453 $574,900 145 Pinckney St #102 C 0 1 1 610 Sun 11-12:30 (617) 320-9730 $499,000 11 Irving St #5 C 0 1 1 407 Sun 11:30-1 (617) 962-0142

Back Bay Open Houses Price Address Type Pkg Beds Baths SF Open House Phone $2,390,000 249 Marlborough St #2 C 1 3 3 2,315 Sat, Sun 11:30-1 (617) 855-9240 $2,295,000 242 Beacon St #8 C 1 3 2.5 1,986 Sun 12-1 (617) 266-4430 $1,570,000 226 Marlborough St #5 C 1 2 2.5 1,571 Sun 12-2 (617) 413-0888 $1,395,000 28 Comm Ave #5 C 0 2 1.5 1,352 Sun 12-2 (617) 855-9055 $1,250,000 10 Charlesgate E #401 C 0 2 2 1,118 Sun 1-4 (617) 899-9488 $1,150,000 239 Comm Ave #32 C 0 2 1.5 1,070 Sun 11:30-12:30 (617) 266-4430 $1,075,000 160 Comm Ave #214 C 0 1 1 1,156 Sun 12-1:30 (617) 796-7506 $859,000 259 Beacon St #33 C 0 2 1 854 Sun 11-12:30 (617) 504-4381 $795,000 131 Marlborough St #6 C 0 1 1 797 Sun 12-2 (508) 868-1701 $759,000 31 Mass Ave #1-2 C 0 2 1 722 Sun 12-1:30 (617) 780-0320 $670,000 12 Stoneholm St #603 C 0 1 1.5 656 Sat, Sun 12-2 (978) 729-2605 $625,000 388 Marlborough St #8 C 0 1 1 538 Sat 11:30-1 (617) 796-6084 $435,734 360 Newbury St #402 C 0 1 1 705 Sat 3-4:30 (617) 694-0091 $435,734 360 Newbury St #402 C 0 1 1 705 Sun 10:30-11:30 (617) 694-0091 November 10, 2017 | 11 The Boston Guardian The Boston Guardian 12 | November 10, 2017