The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced the successful installation of a new horizontal current meter station and a meteorological station in Boston Harbor, located at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. This…
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Amid area development, Fenway Free Market connects neighbors
By Julia Hendler and Erin Cromwell Boston residents gather monthly at the Fenway Community Center (FCC) to exchange clothing, toys and household items at the Free Market, an event designed to reduce waste and build community. The market is unique…
MBTA developing rail modernization plan to provide more frequent, reliable, accessible regional service
The MBTA has announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider how the MBTA can…
Mass. House passes bills regulating AI use in elections
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bills would require the disclosure of AI use in political advertisements and would ban deceptive communications about a…
Local students earn academic honors
Thomas of Mission Hill named to Lasell University Fall 2025 Dean’s List Samaria Thomas, a Lasell University student from Mission Hill was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to…
We are so done with winter
When winter finally released its icy grip last week, with temperatures reaching above freezing for the first time in weeks, we had figured the worst of this winter season was behind us. Needless to say, that was wishful thinking. As…
Mayor Wu backs Ed Markey for Senate,praising record of delivering for Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced her endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the Senate, citing his unwavering leadership, progressive vision, and record of delivering for the city of Boston. “Senator Markey has been a longstanding partner for Boston…
MFA Artisan Market returns, celebrating handcrafted community
By Eva Mazzara As friendly faces gathered and amber afternoon sunlight streamed into the Shapiro Family Courtyard in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts on a recent Saturday afternoon, a community bound by a passion for art began to take shape.…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
“I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.” -Rosa Parks By Courtney Wright Welcome to February everyone, the month of love and Black History, we made it. The story of Black History…
CAMH discusses Tipsy’s Market’s proposed license upgrade at meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At its monthly meeting in September, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) listened to representatives from Tipsy’s Market, which is looking to upgrade its existing beer and wine license to include spirits. Kristen Scanlon,…