Liz Breadon

Built World

Leading opposition to the Allston permanent closure

The Fields Corner post office will stay open at 218 Adams St. after USPS secured a lease extension announced Oct. 23, three days before the branch was to shut. The extension runs through April 27, 2027, and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services says the city hopes to secure a long-term lease. City Councillor John FitzGerald credited Senator Ed Markey's office and the developer and attorney at the O'Hearn Building with bringing the parties together.

Updated Oct 26

Rule Changes

Spoke in favor of the tax agreements at the board meeting

Boston's planning board voted Thursday to back property tax deferrals for four stalled apartment projects in Charlestown and Allston-Brighton. They are One Mystic Avenue in Charlestown, 22-24 Pratt Street and Allston Yards Building D in Allston, and 83 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway in Brighton. The projects total about 1,400 apartments, including at least 185 income-restricted units.

Updated Oct 25