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​​We are a Volunteer Community Organization open to all residents

We are the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association and we strive to:
  • Foster civic spirit, goodwill and friendship between and among all residents.
  • Promote the general welfare of the neighborhood and protect its residential and historical character, as one of nine local designated Historical Districts within Boston
  • Help ensure a clean, safe and well maintained neighborhood, and its continued improvement and beautification.
  • Identify and represent the best interests of the neighborhood while serving as a vital communication link with businesses, the City of Boston, and other government agencies on issues affecting the neighborhood and our residents.
Thankful for all our neighborhood helpers
“How can I help?” is a phrase we often hear and we at the SBNA appreciate all those who offer their help and their services to help us help the neighborhood. And then there are those who contribute and help their neighbors quietly and mostly under the radar. Not only do we recognize all our official helpers, but let’s give a hearty shout-out of thanks to people like the Pasqualinis, who regularly walk the St Botolph neighborhood to pick up trash.. Thank you Kathy and Marty for helping and for giving of yourself to make our neighborhood cleaner and more beautiful. Know anyone who should get a shout out? Let us know!

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Remembering Marty Samuels: accomplished doctor, wonderful person, and beloved neighbor.
We are very saddened to relay the news that we have lost a long-time neighbor, Dr. Marty Samuels of Durham Street on June 6, 2023.  Maybe you knew him professionally, due to his groundbreaking work in neurology. Maybe you knew him as the friendly, engaging, neighbor out walking his dogs Sydney and Ralphie with his beloved wife Susan Pioli. Perhaps you knew him as the owner of the cute sportscar with the “Neuron” license plate. If you knew him even a little, you liked him. If you knew him well, you loved him. He passed this month and he will be missed by all. Please keep Marty’s wife Susan in your thoughts and for a reminder of what an extraordinary human being Marty was, here's a link to a thoughtful tribute in the Boston Globe.


Our friend and neighbor John Morse
John a longtime resident and neighborhood friend passed away on Monday, January 11th, 2021. John moved to Durham Street in the 1970’s and was actively involved with the first neighborhood association (SBCC) and the SBNA during his longtime residency. As an appointed member to the St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission for many years, John was vigilant in providing guidance to neighbors and developers on the architectural requirements of our historic district. He and Virginia were always out with their brooms and dustpans on clean up days beautifying the neighborhood and, for those of us who remember the St. Botolph Street Fairs, many of the signs were created by John. We are lucky enough to still have some of those signs and we use them for social events. After John retired from Polaroid, he could always be seen chatting with neighbors on his walks or while on his way to volunteer somewhere. John’s friendly manner and big smile was a joy to everyone and he will be missed.  John is survived by his lovely wife, Virginia who resides at 9 Durham Street.

The Scoop on the Stoop
We focus being an informational site for  our neighborhood and use our communication methods to be a guide to city services, local issues and keeping connected in our community. 
We do not promote businesses as a rule. However, occasionally we hear about a promotion or news about a resident or nearby business that we think might be of interest to our community.
If you have something of interest to promote email us and if appropriate we'll highlight it here!


Lazlo Gardony
Performing  solo !
 Lilypad Jazz Club on Saturday, September 23 at 5pm.
Save the date and reserve on
EventBrite:

Our talented resident Lazlo Gardony, Berklee Professor of Piano and teacher at Harvard  will be premiering new compositions and, as always, he will improvise pieces on the spot. His newly created takes on well-known favorites are also on the program.
Making music in a way that the standards sound like originals and the originals sound classic and innovative at the same time is Lazlo's passion. 
Check out Lazlo's website here

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Cool treats, snacks for the beach, and hand-crafted accessories to pull together your perfect summer look!

Shop local and support small businesses at the Sunday Open Market. Check out  the South End’s Art & Design District every Sunday, 11am - 4pm at 500 Harrison Avenue.
The Open Market vendor picks for summer are:
The Fat Cactus
Wild Pops
Beraka Juice
Blanche’s Ice Cream
The Islander’s Creamery
Tash LLC
Saturday Swimwear
Tambo Artes
Tippy’s
Solar Flair
Niraji
Marak Shoes
Amisha Design
Bezzazan
Demo Bar
Sol Gardens
Kimball Fruit Farm
Wehl Plant Drops
Luluna Kombucha
Blisspoint Meadery
House Bear Brewing


Look who's arrived!

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Charlotte Lucille Wheeler was born at 3:05 PM on Tuesday February 21, 2023 (Fat Tuesday). She weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Welcome home Charlotte!

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Ellie Cherewatti
was born on Friday, September  23, 2022
Ellie's  big sister Copley, is having a hard time sharing the attention but nonetheless taking her new duties seriously!
We see you Copley. What a good girl, hang in there.....

Did you know? 

The neighborhood was known for two crafts in particular - Binding of book by hand with fine leathers and the fashioning of Stained Glass .

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Martin Luther King was a resident in the 50's and lived at 170 St. Botolph St.!
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Edwin Arlington Robinson lived at 99 St Botolph St ( now the Inn at St. Botolph) and is credited with leading a revival of poetry early in the twentieth century together with Robert Frost. He was awarded three Pulitzer prizes in 1921, 1924, and 1927.
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Here’s one:  Judy Garland, Anthony Perkins and Liberace walk into a bar… the bar was Charlie Trafton's place at 124 Saint Botolph St click here for the details!



What is the Saint Botolph Architectural Conservation District

`The Saint Botolph Architectural Conservation District was designated in 1981, at the recommendation of the St. Botolph District Study Committee, after two years of analysis and meetings with residents and Boston Landmarks Commission staff. The Committee  concluded “…..that the St. Botolph area is architecturally significant as a substantially intact area of late 19th century Victorian style buildings…….and as an extension and completion of the Back Bay, one of the nation’s most architecturally important neighborhood.” The purpose of creating such a District was to recognize  and  preserve  the unique  architectural, aesthetic and historic character of this remarkably cohesive District for the educational, cultural and economic welfare of the District’s residents and the greater Boston community.
For a fascinating and more in depth historical background on the St. Botolph District , please see St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Study Report.

The Landmarks Commission is Boston's historic preservation agency and is part of the City’s Department of the Environment. The Saint Botolph Area Conservation District  Commission (SBACDC, or the “Commission”), is a subset of the City’s overall Landmarks Commission and is responsible for preserving Saint Botolph's historic buildings and places, through protective designation and design reviews prior to construction.

The Role of the SBACDC
To ensure that exterior changes made to buildings will be in keeping with the historic character of the Neighborhood, the SBACDC must review and approve proposed visible exterior work before a City Building Permit is issued. The SBACDC meets on the third Wednesday of each month to review proposed exterior work. Nicholas A. Armata (a Senior Preservation Planner on Landmarks staff) is the Saint Botolph area’s designated Planner.

All proposed exterior work, including work at rooftops, that is, or will be, visible from any public way (including Southwest Corridor Park) is subject to the review of the SBACDC and must comply with the District’s Standards and Criteria . Proponents must submit a Design Approval Application to the Commission and it must be approved by the Commission before beginning any exterior work that is subject to Commission review.
  • Proponents should review all instructions and documentation requirements before submitting the  application to ensure it is complete. Only complete applications will be added to a public hearing agenda.
  • As extra support to the Saint Botolph historical district, the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association (SBNA)  has an Architectural Review Committee to help residents early in the planning process to determine project compliance with the Standards and Criteria. Additionally, the SBNA’s Architectural Review Committee is often asked by the SBACDC to represent the “Neighborhood’s position” on major projects affecting more than just immediate abutters to a project.
  • If you are unsure of how to proceed or just need a friendly advice on the steps to take, contact our Architectural Review Committee .​
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Garrison Hall and Garrison St are named for William Lloyd Garrison, abolitionist and journalistic crusader.

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  • HOME
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    • LOCAL RESOURCES
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    • Government
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    • Stained Glass >
      • Stained Glass Faciilites
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