Sebastian Mariscal Studio (SMS) held a community meeting to update the community about what its plans are for the Art Park development that will connect 778-796 Parker St. and 77 Terrace St. parcels. Historically, the community has been largely in favor of the project, and is still today, despite the fact that the proposed...
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Some residents continue to oppose Burney Street project
A group of Mission Hill residents are continuing to raise concerns over the 9-11 Burney St. project, citing issues such as the development’s height, it setting a precedent that will allow other developers to build similar projects, and the encroachment of the business sector...
Chang-Diaz weighs-in on criminal justice reform
Members of the state Senate and House recently released a compromise criminal justice bill that local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz calls “a massive turning point” for Massachusetts. “For too...
Promotor lanza proyecto Art Park con mayor densidad
Sebastián Mariscal Studio (SMS) presentó una reunión pública para informar a la comunidad sobre sus planes para el proyecto Art Park, que juntará las parcelas de 778-796 Parker Street...
My Trip to D.C.
By Jacob Salamanca Special to the Gazette Jacob Salamanca is a senior at Fenway High School on Mission Hill. He went with his classmates to the March for Our...
Man sentenced for armed robbery, rape
An identical twin was recently sentenced to 16 years in prison and 10 years of probation after being convicted of rape and armed robbery that took place in 2004,...
Local teen activists demand NEU pay more PILOT payments
Teen organizers from B-PEACE for Jorge Campaign held a banner-drop protest action at Northeastern University (NEU) on Jan. 17 to demand that the university pay $13 million to the...
City Council notes
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council met on Wednesday, March 28. Traffic Enforcement The City Council voted to approve Mayor Martin Walsh’s order for the...
Senior Life: Q. and A. with local filmmaker Lisa Pontoppidan
Boston filmmaker Lisa Pontoppidan has a knack for capturing a story and she is using that talent to allow older generations to leave memories and histories to loved ones,...
Senior Life: AN EVENING OF MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS AND RELAXATION
Families, friends, and Sherrill House residents enjoyed an evening of music, refreshments and relaxation at the organization’s annual Spa Night, which was held on March 15. The event enables...
Hill Agenda, April 6, 2018
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Tues. May 1 for the May 4 issue. Email listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless...
Participacion, April 6, 2018
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía, martes, 1 de mayo para la edición del 4 de mayo. Correo: news@missionhillgazette.com. Los números telefónicos abajo empiezan con...
Council president wants to see more community involvement in as-of-right projects
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette After an as-of-right project slipped by without any community feedback, City Council President Andrea Campbell has some questions on how these projects...
Letters:
Opposing the Burney Street development We stand with neighbors and abutters in opposing an oversized development at 9-11 Burney Street. We ask the BPDA to prevent this concerning precedent,...
Op-eds:
House passes legislation regulating, taxing short-term rentals By Local State Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez As I meet with neighbors and community members, one concern rises to the top: affordable housing....
Hill Happenings
It’s cool when celebrities drop into local establishments and such was the case last week when Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder stopped in the Puddingstone Tavern with his small...
What’s Happening on Main Streets
While sitting at my laptop, a Beatles song lyric repeats in my head… “Doing the garden, diggin’ the weeds, who could ask for more? Will you still need me?...
Local businesses support Burney St. dev., some residents raise objections
The local business community came out to support the proposed mixed-use development at 9 Burney St., citing a boost to the local economy, during a community meeting Feb. 12....
Shaun King talks change during NU visit
By Jess DeWitt Special to the Gazette People, energy, strategic planning, and money are the four pillars to enacting social change, according to author and activist Shaun King, who...
