Home Improvement in Boston: The Full Dormer

Posted by: Tim White
Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 9:33 am
Categories: Developments, Zoning, Education, Curb Appeal, Lifestyle, West Roxbury
Home Improvement in Boston: The Full Dormer

Hi Folks! This week Isellboston.TV begins the first in a series of home improvement videos which will focus on a variety of home improvement topics over time. This week, and for the next 2 weeks, our attention will focus on the process a homeowner in Boston must go through to place a full dormer on his or her home. Robert Holley of Sturges Rd. in West Roxbury has been kind enough to let us chronicle the project at his house and videotape the event from start to finish. Here is episode 1. Enjoy.

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Historic West Roxbury Neighborhood Association Meeting Tackles Spate of Zoning Concerns

Posted by: Tim White
Posted on: Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 6:53 am
Categories: Zoning, Developments, West Roxbury

West Roxbury Neighborhood Meeting

Last Monday, a first-ever joint meeting between the Bellevue Hill Improvement and Higland Civic Associations moderated a lively discussion between residents, developers and local politicians over some recent zoning controversies stemming from two newly constructed properties and a proposed future development in West Roxbury.  Specifcally, two completed development projects on Grayfield Ave and a proposed development on Ruskin Street have spurred concerned residents, many of whom feel they have been left out of important decisions making processes and that their voices are not being heard, into action.  

The meeting drew a large crowd of West Roxbury residents as well as several At-Large City councilors and neighborhood councilors.  Present were At-Large Councilors John Connolly, Mike Flaherty and Steve Murphy as well as West Roxbury City Councilor John Tobin.

In addition, representatives from two other neighborhood groups were in attendance: Olivia Waishek, president of the West Roxbury Civic & Improvement Association, and Stephen Smith, president of the Charles River/Spring Valley Neighborhood Association.

Both the West Roxbury Bulletin and West Roxbury Transcript newspapers reported on the meeting.  The artciles can be found here:  http://tinyurl.com/6ctpxl and here http://blogs.townonline.com/parkwayBlog/?p=7241

Also, to learn all about Boston Zoning, go here: http://www.cityofboston.gov/bra/zoning/zoning.asp

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Carole’s Chronicles: Introducing the Robin(s) of Ruskin Street–Awakenings!

Posted by: Carole White
Posted on: Monday, June 25, 2007 at 6:04 am
Categories: Developments, Area Amenities, Lifestyle, Home Buying, Home Selling, Developments, Area Amenities, Lifestyle, Home Selling, Home Buying, Home Buying, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Home Selling, Likestyle, Developments, Area Amenities, Roslindale

People often ask me what I like most about selling real estate.  It’s a perfectly reasonable question to ask, certainly one that I have pondered often enough myself during my 30 years in the business, but I’ve found there are many good answers to this question.  I guess if I had to pick one answer, though, as to what is the most gratifying part of being a Realtor, I would have to say it is when a young family finds and moves into their first home.  It’s a pleasure to participate in a young family’s joy as they begin their life journey.

As I reported on in my last post, my newest clients, the Robins of Ruskin Street, had found their dream home and began settling in.  Well, much to my delight I received some wonderful news last Friday morning: The Robins had given birth to triplets!  Can you believe it!  I was so excited I wanted to share the experience with all my friends and colleagues, so here’s sneak peek at the beaks (so-to-speak):

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In case you missed it as I do not have a loud stage voice, I have decided to run a naming contest for the newborns.  The winner(s) get the personal satisfaction of knowing they have given a name to these beautiful creatures–one that will be with them for the duration.  Also up for grabs is the honorary position of being the hatch-lings Godparents.  How exciting is this!  Let the games begin!
West Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain

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Carole’s Chronicles: Introducing the Robins of Ruskin Street in West Roxbury

Posted by: Carole White
Posted on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Categories: Developments, Unique Homes, Lifestyle, Home Buying, Home Selling, Developments, Unique Homes, Lifestyle, Home Selling, Home Buying, Home Buying, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Home Selling, Likestyle, Developments, Unique Homes, Roslindale

I am very used to helping clients find their dream home and enjoy it very much.  Recently, I discovered a mother Robin nesting in one of my hanging plants at 12 Ruskin Street in West Roxbury–one of Boston’s finest neighborhoods.  She has created a tiny, but perfectly rounded nest in which she has so delicately delivered and arranged her three (3)  beautifully bright blue baby Robin’s eggs! 

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She is the most patient mother, and a wonderful client, roosting continually in her new dwelling.  I am fascinated with her. She is my newest client, albeit a little different, and I am delighted to say she has found her dream home!  Another satisfied customer for Carole White of Century 21 Carole White Associates :)

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