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Jack R. Trapanick
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Allston I-90 Project ‘On a Roll’ After Federal Grant, Though Final Design Remains Contentious
The transformative $2 billion highway and transit project set to realign the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston is under a deadline and “on a roll,” according to advocates and officials involved in planning.
Harvard Distributes $200,000 in Grants to Allston-Brighton Organizations
Residents and local leaders gathered to mark Harvard’s annual distribution of $200,000 to Allston-Brighton organizations at the Harvard Ed Portal on Tuesday.
Expert Witness Says Northrop’s Lack of Summer Contact Was ‘Typical’ for University Case Workers
Carrie E. Landa, Boston University’s executive director for student wellbeing, testified on Thursday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop’s lack of contact with Luke Z. Tang ’18 over the summer was “typical” for university case workers.
Mayor Wu Taps Kevin L’Herrou For Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Liaison
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ’07 named Kevin L’Herrou as the next Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Liaison after Frank Mendoza, his predecessor, was promoted to Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services.
Harvard Launches Lengthy Review Process for Phase B of Enterprise Research Campus
Harvard filed a Letter of Intent to the Boston Planning and Development Agency for Phase B of the Enterprise Research Campus Project this week, kicking off an extensive approval and local engagement process for the final stretch of the next major addition to Harvard’s Allston expansion.
Boston City Councilor Breadon Slams Proposed Capital Project Budget for Allston-Brighton
Boston City Councilor Elizabeth A. Breadon slammed the city’s fiscal year 2025 capital budget allocations for Allston-Brighton in an interview Thursday.
‘Lost in the Shuffle’: Allston Advocates Criticize Community Benefits Process as Inconsistent, Unaccountable
As massive developments sweep Allston and Brighton, tens of millions worth in community benefit dollars are at stake. Yet, local advocates say these benefits are difficult to track and inconsistently delivered.