Blog Archives
Hill Agenda, Dec. 13, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Jan. 7 for the Jan. 10 issue. Email listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Mayor-elect Walsh town hall meeting, sessions on arts & culture; basic city services; economic development; education; energy, environment & open...
Participación, Dec. 13, 2013-Jan. 9, 2014
La entrega para la sección de Participación es mediodía el 7 de enero para la edición 10 de enero. Escribir news@missionhillgazette.com. Note: Todos los números tiene 617, a menos que dice otro número. Reuniones Reunión de ayuntamiento del alcalde electo Walsh, sesiones sobre las artes y la cultura, servicios de la ciudad, el...
Editorial: Passing the political torches
With the New Year will come a new mayor for the first time in a generation. We thank outgoing Mayor Thomas Menino for his tireless devotion to the city and its neighborhoods. Menino was a great promoter of the idea that Boston is only as strong as its neighborhoods, and it is no coincidence...
Editorial: Happy holidays
With the holidays here and the official start of winter on the way, we hope you enjoy this unique time of celebration and reflection. Hanukkah, the Jewish commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, ended last week. On Christmas, Dec. 25, Christians mark the birth of Jesus. The winter solstice arrives...
Editorial: Farewell to Mandela
Rarely does a world leader have much impact on Mission Hill, but Nelson Mandela, the former South African political prisoner and president who died Dec. 5, was one of them. Mandela won global goodwill for bringing down his country’s racist apartheid regime with both words and deeds of peace, equality and reconciliation. How that...
Letter: Thanks for supporting the Community Alliance
Dear Mission Hill residents and businesses: For those of you who have been participating in the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) meetings—thank you. Thank you for wanting to drive positive change in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is vibrant, diverse and, as identified by many of you in an earlier meeting this year, comfortable...
Youth leaders receive scholarships
Three longtime leaders at the local Sociedad Latina youth organization received $500 scholarships from the Borinqueño Cultural Committee of Massachusetts last month. The recipients include: Tatiana Cortes, a Boston College senior; Taydavia Martinez, a Lesley University junior; and Shynnah Monge, who is taking Bunker Hill Community College courses. All three are Sociedad Latina alumnae,...
