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Friday, June 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee Hearing on Dockets #0796-#0800 and #1037-1040

TL;DR

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee held a hearing on nine appointments and reappointments to three architectural and landmarks commissions that oversee historic preservation in Boston. These confirmations affect the governance of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, Boston Landmarks Commission, and Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission.

Key Decisions

  • Reappointment of David Sampson as Alternate Member, Back Bay Architectural District Commission Confirmed
  • Reappointment of Robert Weintraub as Member, Back Bay Architectural District Commission Confirmed
  • Appointment of David Dixon as Member, Boston Landmarks Commission Confirmed
  • Multiple appointments to Boston Landmarks Commission and Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission Confirmed
  • Appointment of Kathleen Connor as Member, Back Bay Architectural District Commission Confirmed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee Hearing on Dockets #0796-#0800 and #1037-1040
  2. 2026-0796 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Sampson as an Alternate Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2030.
    Mayor Order
  3. 2026-0797 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Robert Weintraub as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2029.
    Mayor Order
  4. 2026-0798 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of David Dixon as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Mayor Order
  5. 2026-0799 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kirsten Hoffman as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
    Mayor Order
  6. 2026-0800 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kirsten Hoffman as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
    Mayor Order
  7. 2026-1037 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Vineet Gupta as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
    Mayor Order
  8. 2026-1038 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
    Mayor Order
  9. 2026-1039 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
    Mayor Order
  10. 2026-1040 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
    Mayor Order