Public Improvement Commission, January 29, 2026
Approves Cathodic Protection Installation on Hawkins Street, unanimous
What happened
The Boston Public Improvement Commission approved multiple infrastructure and development-related petitions on January 29, 2026. Key approvals included Eversource utility pole installations on Lamontine Street in West Roxbury, a cathodic protection installation on Hawkins Street,…
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 9
Utility Pole Installation on Lamontine Street
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.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Boston Public Improvement Commission approved multiple infrastructure and development-related petitions on January 29, 2026. Key approvals included Eversource utility pole installations on Lamontine Street in West Roxbury, a cathodic protection installation on Hawkins Street,…
Key Decisions (9)
Utility Pole Installation on Lamontine Street
Cathodic Protection Installation on Hawkins Street
Specific Repairs at 1200 Bennington Street
Pedestrian Easement at 27 Farragut Road
Specific Repairs at 27 Farragut Road
Abandonment of Farnham Street
Pedestrian Easement at 100 Magazine Street
Specific Repairs at 100 Magazine Street
Projection License at 100 Magazine Street
Development Activity (4)
1200 Bennington Street Multifamily Development
Residential
27 Farragut Road Residential Building
Residential
Suffolk Construction Headquarters Renovation
Commercial
20 Malcolm X Boulevard Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Suffolk Construction investing $30 million in Roxbury headquarters renovation to…
Housing Demand
Multiple residential projects advancing in East Boston (40 units) and…
Infrastructure
City requiring enhanced pedestrian infrastructure including wider sidewalks (10 feet…
Sentiment
Suffolk Construction CEO John Fish proud to call Roxbury home,…
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