A first-of-its-kind report on Boston’s collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050 finds that while the city has made notable progress in some areas, a variety of obstacles will make meeting that goal difficult. The report, the Inaugural…
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What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen WalkerSpecial to the Gazette “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -Andy Warhol an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement…
New waste-disposal ban regulations are now in effect
The Baker-Polito Administration on November 1 announced that new waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting November 1. The new regulations will ban the disposal of mattresses and…
ScrubaDub, Community Servings Partner on 30th ‘Pie in the Sky’
Community Servings, a nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services, and a leader in “food is medicine” research, advocacy and policy, is teaming up with ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers once again for the 30th annual Pie in the…
Council President Flynn calls for halt to redistricting process
With the circulation of additional redistricting maps, as well as concerns from public housing advocates and residents across the city about transparency, City Council President Ed Flynn has called for a halt of the Redistricting Process. “I appreciate the efforts…
Customers encouraged to enroll in payment assistance programs with National Grid
National Grid is urging customers facing rising winter energy bills to consider company-offered programs that can spread bills across several months and explore payment assistance programs offered by state and federal agencies and regional non-profits. The effort is part of…
An important election with big ballot questions
This Tuesday, November 8, is state election day in Massachusetts. With two-term incumbent Governor Charlie Baker having chosen not to seek re-election, voters will be choosing a new governor for the first time in eight years. The contest between Democrat…
Official Reopening: Mission Hill Playground at 60 Smith Street is re-opened
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined residents for the official reopening of Mission Hill Playground at 60 Smith Street. The playground renovation features a full basketball court so the nearby schools, Tobin Community Center, and the…
FEMA awards nearly $1.2 million for COVID-19 hospital costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.2 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the additional costs of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1,169,077 Public Assistance grant will reimburse…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker, Special to the Gazette “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” A fun quote from, who else but the inimitable Dr. Seuss! I am…