Category: Development
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Public Hearing on Chestnut Hill Shopping Center
The public hearing on the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center will be Tuesday, June 21, at 7:45 pm in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall in front of the Land Use committee. Proposed changes at the Shopping Center include demolition and reconstruction of the building at 33 Boylston st. (which currently houses CitiSport and Century Bank.)…
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Friends of Hammond Pond Meeting
The first planning meeting of the Friends of Hammond Pond will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30pm at Newton City Hall, Room 202. The discussion will broadly cover ways the group might assist DCR with programming, capital needs, and advocacy. For further information regarding DCR Friends groups, please see this link:http://www.mass.gov/dcr/friends.htm
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CHA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 7
Please join your neighbors for a discussion of: Future of Hammond Pond Chestnut Hill Square Shopping Center Update (old Omni site) New news about the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center (Star Market site) State of the State City of Newton and Newton Public Schools Financial Future Chestnut Hill Association Joining us that evening: Representative Ruth…
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Wondering What’s Going on at the Circle Cinema Site?
Well, you’re in luck. The Boston Redevelopment Authority will hold a public meeting there on May 17th, at 6:30. The plans include a hotel, medical offices and some retail space. For more information, view the flyer prepared by the Cleveland Circle Community Alliance: Cleveland_Circle_May_17_meeting_notice
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Hammond Pond: History and Proposed Changes
We have recently reported on proposed changes at Hammond Pond and the public permitting process for implementing any changes. The Mass. Dept. of Recreation and Conservation’s presentation on Hammond Pond is still available for viewing here. Also, as mentioned in our newsletter, a detailed history and summary of the Pond, its surroundings, and environmental profile is…
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March 10: Public Meeting on Proposed Hammond Pond Improvements
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) plans to hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 at Newton City Hall. On the agenda will be a public discussion of a proposal for enhanced public access around Hammond Pond in Newton. Details about these enhancements were not disclosed, but the DCR added…
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There’s a New Shop in Town
The newest addition to the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, Eye Spot, opens this weekend, February 11-13. Eyespot plan to offer “a wide selection of the finest eyewear brands and state-of-the-art optical diagnostic technology” meaning residents in need of an eye glass update will not have to travel far. Eyespot plans to celebrate its grand opening…
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Macy’s in Chestnut Hill to close
The Newton Tab Reports that the Macy’s in Chestnut Hill will close in March. Read more in the Tab.
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Chestnut Hill Square Passes another Hurtle
The Development of the former Omni Foods site, dubbed “Chestnut Hill Square” has passed another hurtle on the way to getting approval for development. The Newton Land Use committee voted last week to allow special permits and zoning changes that would be required for the development. Read more in the Newton Tab, or the Brookline Patch. Next…
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Construction of BC’s Stokes Hall Begins
Last week, Boston College began construction of Stokes Hall, an 183,000 Square foot academic building near the intersection of College Road and Quincy Road, in Chestnut Hill. You can follow developments in this project on the BC news website: www.bc.edu/stokeshall The project contact person for Boston College is Jeanne Levesque, Director of Government Relations. She…