Public Improvement Commission - 2026-01-29

Eversource Energy approved to relocate three utility poles from private property to sidewalk locations on Lamontine Street in West Roxbury, between Boylston Street and Hubbard Street. Sidewalk clearances of 5 feet 4 inches, 5 feet 1 inch, and 5 feet 4.4 inches maintained.

Instar Electric Company (Eversource Energy) approved for grant of location to install electric cathodic anodes and associated infrastructure at 29 Hawkins Street in Boston Proper, southwest of Boca Street. Project necessary for infrastructure integrity protection for lines from Mystic Bulk Power Station.

GBW Incorporated approved for curb and sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, street lighting, street trees, landscaping, bike racks, and driveway curb cuts at 1188-1194 and 1200-1208 Bennington Street in East Boston. Supports new two-building 40-unit multifamily development in Orient Heights.

726 East 8th Street LLC approved for acceptance of pedestrian easement adjacent to East 2nd Street in South Boston, approximately 100 feet by 1 foot (100 square feet) to widen sidewalk for 21-unit residential building project.

726 East 8th Street LLC approved for curb realignment, sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramps, specialty pavement, street lighting, street trees, landscaping, stormwater infrastructure, bike racks, and driveway curb cuts at 27 Farragut Road and East 2nd Street in South Boston.

Joint petition by Magazine Street B LLC, Allerton Property LLC, Campbell Street LLC, and Harbor Realty LLC approved for abandonment of public travel rights on portion of Farnham Street (40-foot right of way, approximately 24,573 square feet) in Roxbury to support Suffolk Construction headquarters campus reconfiguration.

Magazine Street B LLC and Campbell Street LLC approved for pedestrian easement to widen sidewalk on Magazine Street from 6-7 feet to 10 feet and Campbell Street to 7 feet consistent width, supporting Suffolk Construction headquarters renovation.

Magazine Street B LLC approved for curb and sidewalk reconstruction, pedestrian ramps, street lighting, storm drain infrastructure, and driveway curb cuts on Magazine Street, Campbell Street, and Allerton Street in Roxbury. Includes closure of three curb cuts and retention of 16-foot curb cut.

Magazine Street B LLC approved for projection license for 14-inch facade cladding projection over sidewalk at 100 Magazine Street in Roxbury, with 11 feet 2 inches vertical clearance over sidewalk.