Month: January 2026

Comment letter on 3841 Washington Street

Ben Bruno

Yesterday, we submitted our comment letter in support of a proposed development at 3841 Washington Street. We believe that this building will be a positive addition to the Roslindale community and will contribute to the supply of both affordable and market rate housing in the area. We appreciate the thoughtful sustainable design and improvement of Washington Streets’s streetscape through the addition of much needed shade trees and greenery, as well as the expansion of the sidewalk which includes desirable amenities for the public. Taking this large, asphalted area and converting it to a mixed-use building with a pocket park will allow the community to engage with this space in a very different way.

Read our full letter here.

WalkUP Roslindale Snow Clearance Collaborative – Version 8.2 – Get on out there and clear!

Matt Lawlor

Here at WURSCC Headquarters in Roslindale, the measurement on the back deck rail is showing over 5″ of the fluffy stuff, so we’re calling out the forces once again to join our old friend the Boston Yeti in shoveling out curb cuts, bus stops, and critical sidewalk segments so our neighbors of all ages and abilities can get around safely and comfortably. Looks like it will be colder the next couple of days before a brief warm up on Thursday and then some very cold weather this weekend. As usual, those participating by snapping a before and after sequence of the cleared area and sending it along to matthew.j.lawlor@gmail.com will earn a $10 reward from WUR and our eternal thanks. Be careful out there!

TONIGHT: 3841 Washington St Public Meeting

Ben Bruno

rendering of proposed building at 3841 Washington StreetThis evening there is a public meeting for a proposed seven-story mixed-use development near Forest Hills Station and the Roslindale/Jamaica Plain border 3841 Washington St. The proposed project contains approximately 165 dwelling units, including Inclusionary Zoning units.

📅Join the Public Zoom Meeting — Tonight, Tuesday January 13th at 6:00 PM

✍️ Send a Written Comment by the January 19th deadline

Comment letter on 4487 Washington Street

Ben Bruno

We submitted our comment letter in support of a proposed development at 4487 Washington Street in Roslindale that we believe strongly aligns with the objectives of the Squares + Streets rezoning initiative. Replacing a single-family use with 28 new dwelling units on a transit-served parcel within walking distance of a broad variety of retail and service uses in the immediate vicinity as well as Roslindale Square represents an appropriate and beneficial use of land. This project will help address the city’s housing shortage while welcoming new neighbors who can support nearby small businesses and contribute to the vitality of the nearby square.

Read our full letter here.  Today is the comment deadline to submit your own comments.