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Stephen Jacob Smith @stephenjacobsmith.com · 1d

Next Wednesday (Oct. 15) at 8:30-10 a.m. ET, I am doing a presentation and will answer questions for the AIA Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee about the single-stair bill in the state legislature. You can sign up here to attend, and there will be a Q&A: www.aiama.org/about/govern...

Government Affairs Committee | AIA Massachusetts

Learn about the AIA MA Government Affairs Committee.

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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 5d

“How can Portland POSSIBLY stand against the might of the federal government?!”

“Let me introduce you to our frog.”

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · 2d

We hope to see #Allston #Brighton folks at the AHMA Boston City Council At-Large Candidates Forum this Thursday! Easy ride via the 66 bus! Speak up for more housing!

Abundant Housing Massachusetts @abundanthousingma.org · 19d

Leadership matters in a housing crisis.

📍 City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
🗓 Oct 9, 6-8PM
📍 Roxbury Community College

Hear candidates talk about affordability, zoning, transit growth + more.
🔗 Info & RSVP: www.abundanthousingma.org/atlargecandi...
#BostonHousing #Bospoli

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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 4d

“A lot of times, we’re reluctant to change on really dumb things.”

Many of the rules shaping what we can and can’t build today were written 50–60 years ago. If we want to meet Massachusetts’ modern housing needs, everything should be on the table for reform.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/05/o...

Why five feet of building space can doom construction - The Boston Globe

1973 law on high-rise threshold is out of sync with national recommendations.

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · 8d

Let's do this as well, Boston!

Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 9d

“Eliminating minimum parking requirements is a historic-preservation strategy, a climate action, a mobility win & housing-affordability policy in one. It helps make housing more affordable, neighborhoods more walkable, & city more livable.”

- Salem Planning Board
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/29/b...

Salem eliminates parking minimums for new development, in bid to make housing cheaper - The Boston Globe

Salem is the latest Greater Boston municipality to make such a move.

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · 16d

Time change for tonight's pro-housing Allston-Brighton Social at Speedway's Notch Brewing - 6-8pm!
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RSVP to ABHA September Social | Partiful

Join ABHA for their September Meeting Social! Allston Christmas has come and gone and the dust has settled for those moving. Come meet new (and new to you) neighbors, connect with friends in the neigh...

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · 25d

I support the #YIMBYBill because I want to see my neighbors be able to stay in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts zoning laws ban most affordable housing types. The YIMBY Bill would fix that by legalizing starter homes, duplexes, townhomes + small apartments.
#YesInMyBackYard #HomesWeNeed”

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · 25d

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RSVP to ABHA September Social | Partiful

Join ABHA for their September Meeting Social! Allston Christmas has come and gone and the dust has settled for those moving. Come meet new (and new to you) neighbors, connect with friends in the neigh...

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

We'll be meeting in front of St Columbkille's Church, 321 Market St.

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Sep 4

This Sunday, September 7, 11am-1pm - ABHA Walking Tour, 11am-1pm Market St to Western Ave. This is a great low-pressure way to meet people and learn about the neighborhood. RSVP to the Partiful invitation. Or just show up!
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RSVP to ABHA Walking Tour Market St. + Lower Allston | Partiful

ABHA's fourth AB Community Plan walking tour. We'll meet in front of the St. Columbkilles Church near Brighton Center and walk up Market Street towards Western Avenue where we'll walk through Lower Al...

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Sep 4

Join ABHA, Commonwheels, the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative for an AB Bike Tour! Learn about the history and let's think together about the future of our neighborhood!

The image is a flyer for the Allston Brighton bike tour, September 21, 2-4pm. Meet at the BUCK, 1021 Commonwealth Ave.

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Lots of good ideas on this walk!

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Aug 30

Allston-Brighton Housing Action led a great walk from Brighton Center to Oak Square today talking about past, present and future. Please join us Sunday, September 7th, 11am to 1pm for our Market Street to Western Ave walk. Meet at 321 Market Street in front of Saint Columbkille's Church.

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Aug 21

Allston-Brighton Housing Action is celebrating Allston Christmas a few days early!

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Aug 18

I just rode a BlueBike across Cleveland Circle yesterday, it's nuts. And the subject of recent plans but no action yet.

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Aug 18

Cleveland Circle has been problematic for a hundred years, and it's Boston's worst street still. Thank you, Alan Wirzbicki, for this story. @mbta.com and @mayorwu.boston.gov , let's find a fix! mailchi.mp/bostonglobe/...

Your pick for Boston’s worst street

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Aug 15

Allston-Brighton Housing Action will be tabling at the Rat City Arts Festival, Saturday, August 16, 2:30-7, Charles River Speedway. Come support #Allston #RatCity artists and musicians, and then sign up for our pro-housing advocacy so we can all afford to stay here!

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 29

Getting into the weeds at the AB Communty Plan Focus Group with @abhousingaction.org was great. Our Allston-Brighton community has good bones, we need to work on making it welcoming and resilient for new generations! Thank you @planning.boston.gov !

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 25

And there was also the Charles Chips can delivery man...

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 22

I guess it's not about bike lanes after all...

Boston mayoral election poll shows housing is the most important issue

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 19

Today! July 19, 10-12 noon, come talk housing and your hopes for Allston-Brighton!

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 16

So good to see Rita Hester honored in our community.

The Advocate @advocate.com · Jul 15

The Rita Hester Green opened on June 30 in Boston to mark the end of Pride Month.

Boston opens new park named after murdered Black transgender woman Rita Hester

The Rita Hester Green opened on June 30 in Boston to mark the end of Pride Month.

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 16

It should be great weather for this Housing Coffee Hour on Saturday! Thank you, @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social and Councilor Breadon for coming out to hear our hopes and dreams!

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 16

Join us for a Housing Coffee Hour this Saturday, July 19, 10am-noon at Smith Playground in Allston, with City Councilor Henry Santana and Liz Breadon. Working towards a vibrant resilient Allston-Brighton! Smith Playground, Allston.

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Allston-Brighton Community Plan Open House was really informative. And A GREAT opportunity to talk with neighbors!

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 15

Fantastic turnout last night for the Allston-Brighton Community Plan Open House! Thank you, everyone, especially @planning.boston.gov and the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative. Looking forward to laying the foundation for a thriving #Allston #Brighton.

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 14

Tonight! July14! partiful.com/e/14ml7C6qif...

RSVP to AB Community Plan Open House + ABHA Happy Hour | Partiful

Join ABHA at the ALLSTON-BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSE on Monday, July 14 6:00-8:00 PM at the Brighton Elks Lodge (326 Washington Street)! Wear your ABHA buttons (and see Barbara if you haven’t gotten one yet) and advocate for abundant, affordable, and accessible housing for AB! We’ll also be hosting a social hour at Devlin’s directly after the open house to debrief, unwind, and support a beloved Brighton business! Tell your friends and neighbors - there’s not a better way to spend your Monday night than positively shaping the future of the place we all call home.

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 13

Reminder, this Monday! Come out to support housing in #Allston #Brighton! partiful.com/e/14ml7C6qif...

RSVP to AB Community Plan Open House + ABHA Happy Hour | Partiful

Join ABHA at the ALLSTON-BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSE on Monday, July 14 6:00-8:00 PM at the Brighton Elks Lodge (326 Washington Street)! Wear your ABHA buttons (and see Barbara if you haven’t g...

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · Jul 13

Hope to see folks in #Allston #Brighton at Smith Park to talk housing with our City Councilors Santana and Breadon July 19th! Co-hosted with Allston-Brighton Housing Action.

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · Jul 13

Come share your ideas for #Allston #Brighton with Councilor-at-Large Henry Santana and Councilor Liz Breadon at our HOUSING COFFEE HOUR on Saturday, July 19, Smith Park.

Councilor Henry Santana and Liz Breadon, Housing Coffee Hour, Saturday July 19 10am Smith Playground, 255 Western Ave, Allston, MA