The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public hearing on October 21, regarding the proposed renovation of all 535 units at the Mission Main Apartments “to significantly improve living conditions for the current residents while upgrading aspects of…
Month: November 2021
Student parties a headache for residents
The Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) met on Oct. 20, where it discussed the age-old problem of loud student parties and also voted on two petitions. Around 50 members of the public attended. Residents from around Mission Hill complained…
Fiestas estudiantiles un dolor de cabeza para residentes
La Alianza Comunitaria de Mission Hill (CAMH) se reunió el 20 de octubre, donde discutió el antiguo problema de las fiestas estudiantiles y también votó sobre dos peticiones. Asistieron alrededor de 50 personas. Los residentes de Mission Hill se quejaron…
BLC imposes 90-day demo delay on single-family home at 14 Eldora St.
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) voted on October 26 to invoke a 90-day demolition delay on the existing single family home at 14 Eldora St., which has been a longstanding fixture in the Mission Hill neighborhood and many residents would…
Acting Mayor Kim Janey delivers farewell address days before Wu set to take office
A farewell event for Acting Mayor Kim Janey was held at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on November 10, where she delivered a farewell address and reflected on her service to the City of Boston as its first woman and first…
Mayor-Elect Michelle Wu swearing-in set for Boston City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor-elect Michelle Wu’s swearing-in ceremony will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 16 in the Boston City Hall Council Chamber. “Given the shortened transition and the urgent challenges facing Boston, we’re getting right to work on November 16th,” said…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker Special to the Gazette Halloween On the Hill was a “screaming” success! The event attracted hundreds of families from Mission Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. What I love about Halloween is the smiling faces while seeing young and…
29th Annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser aims to raise more than $750,000 for medically tailored meals
Community Servings is gearing up for its 29th annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser, which raises money for the organization to make and serve meals to chronically ill people across the state. “Community Servings has been feeding critically ill residents…
Michelle Wu edges out Anissa Essaibi George last week to become the next Mayor of Boston
In a historic election where two female candidates of color squared off for the first time for the Boston Mayoral seat, Michelle Wu edged out Anissa Essaibi George during last Tuesday’s election to become the first woman elected Mayor in…
Mission Hill/Roxbury COVID-19 infections decrease
During the last week of September Mission Hill/Roxbury’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased 34.5 percent compared to the previous week. Last week, the weekly positive test rate dropped once again according to the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) weekly…