The highly competitive mayoral race is already sparking long overdue discussions on many City issues. One of the best benefits is simply hearing from leaders of neighborhoods that don’t often share their experiences. In this issue of the Gazette, you’ll…
Month: July 2013
Editorial: Mission Hill representation
Mission Hill has been fortunate to have local City Councilor Mike Ross not only representing the neighborhood, but also living in it for about half of his dozen years in office. With Ross leaving the seat to run for mayor,…
Editorial: Farmer’s markets
The expansion of the local farmer’s market program to a second location is great news. In busy urban life, many of us over-rely on expensive processed foods. Fresh, regional food is a great way to improve our health, our local…
Letter: Parklet a cost-effective improvement
It is puzzling that your paper seems to not be in support of the construction of a new park in Mission Hill. (“The parklet boondoggle,” editorial, June 14.) A park that is specifically designed to meet the needs and wants…
Hill Happenings
John “Grapes” Grady has retired as a basketball coach after 50 years on the sidelines. John, a 1959 Mission High School graduate, most recently coached at Marian High in Framingham. John’s retirement conjured up memories of my senior year at…
Man shot, wounded in Mission Main
A man was found shot and wounded early in the morning of June 15 behind 15 McGreevey Way in the Mission Main public housing development, according to the Boston Police Department. BPD described the victim’s injuries as “life-threatening.” The…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
Those lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. A noteworthy topic reported in this monthly journal has been the parklet program being introduced by City Hall. I can report on what I’ve observed while participating in the Mission Hill…