Boston Landmarks Commission
The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4pm.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #165 395 4504. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review - 4pm
APP #26.0829 BLC CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR & PUMPING STATIONS:
Proposed Work: Replace a portion of the existing Chestnut Hill Reservoir Trail and construct new stormwater management features to improve drainage, including a new bioretention swale and bioretention rain garden. CONTINUED FROM 04/28/26
APP #27.0015 BLC MISSION CHURCH COMPLEX:
Proposed Work: Expansion of grammar school into underutilized portions of rectory building with minor modifications to exterior targeted to interventions to support the school use in portions of the rectory building.
APP #26.0407 BLC TILESTON HOUSE - REAR ADDITION
Proposed Work: Addition to the rear of the existing house at 13 River Street.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.1062 BLC ARLINGTON STREET CHURCH, 351 ARLINGTON STREET
Replace gate at south vestibule entrance.
APP # 27.00142BLC BLACKSTONE BLOCK, 16 NORTH STREET
Installation of blade sign.
APP # 27.0003 BLC BOSTON CITY HALL, 1 CITY HALL SQUARE
At interior of building alteration of existing cable suspension system used for temporary art installations located at the 5th floor mezzanine concrete railing.
APP # 26.1131 BLC HUTCHINSON BUILDING, 44 PROVINCE STREET
Installation of blade sign.
APP # 26.1109 BLC DONALD MCKAY HOUSE, 78-80R WHITE STREET
Repair and replace missing and deteriorated sections of exterior trim and siding.
APP # 26.1129 BLC SEARS BUILDING, 401 PARK DRIVE
Exterior rehabilitation of the building including masonry repair and window replacement previously approved in 2024.
APP # 27.0034 BLC 400-402 MELNEA CASS BOULVARD, EUSTIS STREET ACDC
Installation of two interpretive signs.
APP # 26.1150 MHT 1605 TREMONT STREET
Emergency repair - all work to be done in kind: strip existing roofing and inspect roof, re-shingle area, install 8" aluminum drip edge, re-flash 2 skylights, remove and replace any rotted wood.
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Business Hearing - 6pm
RATIFICATION OF MEETING MINUTES
Commission to vote on meeting minutes from July 14, 2026.
DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE
APP #26.0829 BLC CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR & PUMPING STATIONS:
Proposed Work: Replace a portion of the existing Chestnut Hill Reservoir Trail and construct new stormwater management features to improve drainage, including a new bioretention swale and bioretention rain garden. CONTINUED FROM 04/28/26
APP #27.0015 BLC MISSION CHURCH COMPLEX:
Proposed Work: Expansion of grammar school into underutilized portions of rectory building with minor modifications to exterior targeted to interventions to support the school use in portions of the rectory building.
APP #26.0407 BLC TILESTON HOUSE - REAR ADDITION
Proposed Work: Addition to the rear of the existing house at 13 River Street.
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS
Review Motion and Vote
STUDY REPORTS & DESIGNATIONS
305.26 - FOLSOM HOUSE, 3-4 FOLSOM AVE., MISSION HILL
- Vote to upgrade survey rating
- Presentation of Study Report
- Public feedback on Study Report
- Discussion of Study Report
- Vote to accept Study Report
- Vote on Designation
OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION UPDATES
PRESENTATION ON MARKER PROGRAM
STAFF UPDATES
PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT - 7pm
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Contact:Elizabeth Sherva
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Neighborhoods:Back BayBrightonDorchesterDowntownEast BostonFenway/KenmoreMission HillRoxbury
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Posted:07/17/2026 - 12:44PM
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