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The Boston Public Library, a registered Boston landmark. A proposed update to the Massachusetts Constitution would extend landmark preservation privileges to buildings significant to Black and immigrant communities. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Councilors call for expansion to City’s ‘landmark’ definition

Madison Mercado February 9, 2021
The change — proposed late January — would make it easier for sites significant to Boston’s Black and immigrant communities to be made city landmarks.
Boston City Council meets Thursday afternoon to create the Community Preservation Coalition. PHOTO BY ANDRES PICON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council discusses ordinance to create Community Preservation Coalition

Andres Picon March 24, 2017

The Boston City Council met Thursday afternoon to discuss an ordinance creating the Community Preservation Coalition, which will manage local operations under the Community Preservation Act. The...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces Wednesday that the Citgo sign will stay in Kenmore Square. PHOTO BY COLE SCHONEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign to stay in Kenmore, mayor announces

Sabrina Schnur March 20, 2017

The Citgo sign will remain in Kenmore Square, according to a press release from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s office. Related Beal, the new owner of several Kenmore properties previously owned by...

Question 5 on the Boston ballot proposes the adoption of the Community Preservation Act, which would create a small increase in property taxes to fund local initiatives on affordable housing, open space and historic preservation. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ballot question 5, exclusive to Boston, would raise property tax to promote preservation

Sophie Will November 3, 2016

Question 5 on the Boston ballot, also known as the Community Preservation Act, proposes a 1 percent increase in tax for property owners to be used for community preservation, according to the question’s...

Development firm Related Beal finalized its purchase of a block of buildings in Kenmore Square from Boston University, one of which is home to the iconic Citgo Sign. PHOTO BY ELLEN CLOUSE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citgo sign will potentially be preserved

Cynthia Fernandez October 23, 2016

The Boston Landmarks Commission met with the city’s Environment Department on Wednesday to discuss a petition submitted by the Boston Preservation Alliance that would preserve the Citgo sign in Kenmore...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh unveiled a new exterior light installation at City Hall Thursday. PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston City Hall now features exterior lights

Anna Waldzinska October 18, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh unveiled on Thursday night an exterior lighting system around Boston City Hall to illuminate the building’s entrances and lower levels. The LED lights, which have a lifespan...

Boston University’s law tower was recently awarded a 2016 Preservation Achievement Award by the Boston Preservation Alliance. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU law tower awarded for preservation achievement

Lavanya Prabhakar October 10, 2016

The Boston University law tower is expected to receive a 2016 Preservation Achievement Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance on Oct. 24, according to the Alliance’s website. Boston Preservation...

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