Boston Landmarks Commission
The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Design Review will begin at 5:00pm and the Business Hearing will begin at 6:00pm.
Subject of the Public Hearing will be action on the agenda below, and such other business as may come before the Commission in accordance with Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1652312423 or calling 1 (646) 828-7666 and 165 231 2423. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review Hearing - 5:00PM
APP # 27.0406 BLC BOSTON COMMON
Applicant: Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Boston Parks and Recreation
Proposed Work: Establish a direct and universally accessible pedestrian connection between Beacon Street and Boston Common in the vicinity of the Shaw Memorial. The project scope also includes the integration of the Freedom Trail through the extension of the Trail’s signature red brick line to the top and bottom of the ramp, relocating existing site furnishings and utilities in conflict with the ramp alignment, including electrical cabinets, a utility box, and benches, will be relocated to accommodate construction. Protection of existing trees, and planting three new shade trees. PRESENTATION
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Administrative Review
APP # 27.0371 BLC BACK BAY FENS - 100 PARK DRIVE
Planting of 11 trees in the Back Bay Fens: two trees to be planted as part of the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony (one Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ for this year, one Quercus alba to replace the now-dead 2024 planting); four crabapple (Malus ‘Coralburst,’ a variety with matching characteristics to the existing, unknown-cultivar trees) to fill in vacancies in the crabapple ring surrounding the Kelleher Rose Garden; and five trees (tree Quercus macrocarpa and two Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’) to expand, rejuvenate, and diversify an oak grove near the Rose Garden and Park Drive.
APP # 27.0372 BLC 84 HARRISON AVENUE
Repair existing fire escapes.
APP # 27.0400 BLC OLD STATE HOUSE - 206 WASHINGTON STREET
Installation of removable window tinting to eleven modern storm windows on the second floor of the Old State House.
APP # 27.0387 BLC WARREN HOUSE - 130 WARREN STREET, ROXBURY
Installation of accessible walkway from driveway to entry porch.
APP # 27.0440 BLC CITY HALL - ONE CITY HALL SQUARE
Third floor coffee stall: installation of a sign, circular in shape (3 feet diameter), light metal frame with vinyl design (Kaffe Cortado sign). Sign will hang from existing nail supports.
- BUSINESS HEARING - 6:00 PM
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RATIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Commission to vote on meeting minutes from the November 10, 2026 meeting.
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DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE
APP # 27.0406 BLC BOSTON COMMON
Applicant: Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Boston Parks and Recreation
Proposed Work: Establish a direct and universally accessible pedestrian connection between Beacon Street and Boston Common in the vicinity of the Shaw Memorial. The project scope also includes the integration of the Freedom Trail through the extension of the Trail’s signature red brick line to the top and bottom of the ramp, relocating existing site furnishings and utilities in conflict with the ramp alignment, including electrical cabinets, a utility box, and benches, will be relocated to accommodate construction. Protection of existing trees, and planting three new shade trees. PRESENTATION
- ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
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ARTICLE 85 - DEMOLITION DELAY
APP# D26.0064 77 BAILEY STREET, DORCHESTER
Presentation of findings of significance.
Discussion and vote.
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- PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM
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VIRTUALBoston, MA 02108 -
Contact:Elizabeth Sherva
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Neighborhoods:CitywideDorchesterDowntown
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Posted:11/13/2026 - 12:53PM
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Resources:
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