What: an amended mediation settlement agreement over the proposed demolition of the roughly 130-year-old building at 148 Smith Street, which is otherwise protected by the Board of Architectural Review.
Where it stands: on 2026-09-08 Council passed the amended settlement by roll call, 7 to 5. It lets the structure be offered for relocation to a nonprofit or government party, with a relocation plan due October 31 and the move completed by November 30; otherwise demolition may proceed. It also calls for a commemorative plaque, marker or monument in a publicly accessible spot on or along Smith Street by December 31, 2028, with the plan approved by the city's history commission.
Next: whether a relocation plan is submitted by October 31.