Ed Flynn

Built World

Has opposed roof decks in South Boston

Sing Ming Chan filed a revised plan for 49-51 D Street in South Boston on Nov. 3, 2026: 60 apartments instead of 70, seven stories instead of nine, and 34 parking spaces instead of none. The change came about 18 months after the Zoning Board of Appeal rejected his first, no-parking design.

Updated 5 days ago

Built World

Voted against accepting the e-bike grant on Oct. 21, 2026

Boston's City Council voted 10-2 on Oct. 21 to accept $3.25 million from the regional planning agency for 887 battery-assisted Bluebikes and 434 spare batteries. The purchase would raise the electric share of Boston's fleet from about 12% to 33%, a target all 13 Bluebikes municipalities have agreed to meet.

Updated Oct 24

Rule Changes

Led opposition to the 2 a.m. extension

A New York burger chain wanted its no-seats South Boston takeout to stay open until 2 a.m. Residents on West Broadway wanted 11 p.m., and the Boston Licensing Board split the difference: 1 a.m., plus a one-year freeze on asking for more.

Updated Oct 20