Month: September 2011

Lawsuits filed against NEU dorm

Two lawsuits have been filed in Suffolk County Superior Court, which aim to halt the Northeastern dorm project. They were heard by Judge Carol Ball on Aug. 30. “We’re seeking dismissal,” said John Tobin, Northeastern University’s (NEU) vice president of…

Streetcars may get cameras

Car drivers illegally whizzing past can make stepping off the E Line train directly onto S. Huntington Avenue a treacherous experience, residents at Back of the Hill Apartments say. At an Aug. 25 meeting at the 100 S. Huntington Ave.…

Para no olvidar

Reflexión de pasado, el presente y futuro Mission Hill también recordó el décimo aniversario de los infaustos sucesos que se conocen como 9/11. Y como no podía ser menos, la rememoración fue organizada por la Universidad Northeastern que centralizó la actividad…

District 7 preliminary is Sept. 27

  The only preliminary City Council election in Mission Hill this year will take place in District 7 on Sept. 27, where incumbent Tito Jackson is facing three challengers—Althea Garrison, Roy Owens and Sheneal Parker. District 7 covers parts of…

A student’s guide to Mission Hill

The following is some basic information for students who recently moved into Mission Hill. General Boston info Boston does not have a non-emergency police number. Call 911 for emergency and non-emergency police, fire and rescue. Get renter’s insurance. It might…

Welcome to…Parker Hill?

A guide to Mission Hill place names Welcome to the neighborhood! You just moved to Mission Hill—but did you know you’re actually on Parker Hill? You’ve probably already noticed the spires of Mission Church—which technically isn’t called that, either. And…

Scholarship created for Hill students

Harmony on the Hill—a group formed last year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the murder of Carole Stuart—is this year offering a scholarship fund for Mission Hill residents. The fund will provide up to $500 for Hill residents seeking…

Participación

Citas Concejo. Redistricting Hearing, mejor dich, audiencia para ver la nueva distribución de concejales en el distrito, habrá el martes 18 de Oct de 6-8pm, en Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont St.Lo convoca el concejal Bill Linehan y se puede…