The mixed-use development that has been proposed at 9-11 Burney St. is still drawing a conflicted response from the community, although some residents were pleased with changes made by the developers in a redesign from the previous proposal. The developers—Mitch Wilson and Russell Preston—are proposing to demolish an existing three-family structure at 11 Burney...
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Art Park project will likely go before BPDA board this month
The revised Art Park project will likely go before the Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) board this month, according to BPDA spokesperson Bonnie McGilpin. If the BPDA board reviews the project during its monthly meeting, it will likely approve it. The BPDA staff...
Parker Hill Library to reopen this summer
The Parker Hill Branch Library will reopen this summer, according to Boston Public Library spokesperson Rosemary Lavery. An exact date has not been determined, but Lavery said BPL hopes...
Proyecto de 9-11 Burney falta apoyo
New Urban Partners, LLC, propone demoler una estructura de tres familias en 11 Burney Street y construir un edificio de cinco pisos. Incluye 25 unidades de alquiler, tres de...
City Council extends sandwich board signs program
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette More work has yet to be done to figure out the rules and regulations governing sandwich board signs in Beacon Hill and...
Lack of participation in the City’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes program upsets City Council
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette After seeing a decline in participation in the City’s Payments in Lieu of Taxes PILOT agreement with tax-exempt institutions, Councilors Lydia Edwards...
City Council notes
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council met on Wednesday, May 23 at City Hall. Due to the Memorial Day weekend they won’t meet again until...
MCPHS UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
For the fifth consecutive year, MCPHS University held its Commencement on the field at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. More than 1,600 students were on hand...
Hill Agenda, June 1, 2018
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Tues. July 3 for the July 6 issue. Email listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless...
Participacion, June 1, 2018
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía, martes, 3 de julio para la edición del 6 de julio. Correo: news@missionhillgazette.com. Los números telefónicos abajo empiezan con...
Hill Happenings
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, may we pause and reflect back on the many who lost their lives in the line of duty for our country. A walk...
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Supporting the Burney Street development On April 6, 2018, the Gazette published an article on The Laneway Project, the proposed building and open space at 9-11 Burney Street....
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Help end distracted driving By BTD Commissioner Gina Fiandaca Glancing at that new text message on your phone. Scrolling through satellite radio stations to find the right song. Adjusting...
What’s Happening on Main Streets
What a vivid time of year this is! Flowers abloom, graduates adorned in academic regalia strolling with their proud families, iridescent sunsets, Old Glory flapping in the breeze… Mission...
Developer says he paid $20,000 to settle lawsuit
During a Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) meeting to review the notice of project change (NPC) for the Art Park development, the developer revealed he paid $20,000 to...
District Attorney forum covers criminal justice reform, leadership abilities
With Suffolk County District Attorney (DA) Dan Conley announcing earlier this year that he will not seek re-election after leading the office for more than 15 years, a healthy...
Changes coming to Burney Street development
The Boston Planning and Development Agency will host a community meeting May 10 when the developers for the 9-11 Burney St. project will present new plans that include a...
Temas del foro del Fiscal de Distrito: la reforma de la justicia penal y las aptitudes de liderazgo
El Fiscal del Distrito Dan Conley anunció a principios de este año que no se presentará a la reelección después de quince años de servicio, y hay varios candidatos...