Projects, large and small, that soon will improve Mission Hill are good signs of the times. A mixed-use development at the Clutch Works site that will transform the Tremont streetscape. A new, much-needed community center at Mission Park. An inventive…
Author: Gazette Staff
Editorial: Hill history
Besides reporting recent developments, the Gazette this month also takes it annual look back at “Hill History.” It is interesting how closely the past and present intertwine. Mission Church, the Parker Hill Branch Library and various historic parks are among…
Editorial: Sen. Chang-Díaz’s good ideas
State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz is promoting some good ideas for voting reform, including early voting provisions and same-day registration. Voting needs to be secure, but too often it is needlessly confusing and inconvenient, involving strange timing and various deadlines. As…
Participación, Jan. 10-Feb. 6, 2014
La entrega para la sección de Participación es mediodía el 4 de febrero para la edición 7 de febrero. Escribir [email protected]. Note: Todos los números tiene 617, a menos que dice otro número. Reuniones Community Alliance of Mission Hill,…
Hill Agenda, Jan. 10-Feb. 6, 2014
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Feb. 4 for the Feb. 7 issue. Email listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services board…
Editorial: Walsh has full agenda and he deserves our support
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has taken over the reins of power at Boston City Hall, and he has set high goals for his administration. These goals are never easy to attain under the best of circumstances, and these are not…
Editorial: Balance of powers
One of Mayor Walsh’s most influential decisions will be reforming the disaster zone that is the City’s planning process. It will be a major test of his promises of accountability and transparency. The Boston Redevelopment Authority is an overpowered dinosaur…
Mayor Walsh’s inaugural speech: ‘I will listen, learn, lead’
The following is Mayor Marty Walsh’s inaugural speech, given on Jan. 6, in its official, prepared form. Walsh improvised some remarks while giving the speech. The Gazette also edited it for typos and style. Good morning. Chief Justice Ireland, President…
Goodie Bag
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 [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Mayor-elect Walsh town hall meeting, sessions…