The Mission Hill Gazette marks 20 years of serving the community this month. The first issue of the Gazette hit the streets in April 1993. The front-page stories were about the controversial plan to sell the former English High School…
Author: John Ruch
Local thoughts on Gazette history
By John Ruch and Peter Shanley/Gazette Staff Some notable community figures, past and present, recently shared their thoughts on the Mission Hill Gazette marking 20 years of community service. City Councilor and Mission Hill resident Mike Ross: “Local press is…
NU’s Tobin rules out mayoral run
John Tobin, a former city councilor and now Northeastern University’s vice president for community and governmental outreach, has ruled out running for mayor this year, despite his lifelong dream of doing so. “Everything is timing in life. If this was…
Councilor Jackson won’t run for mayor
City Councilor Tito Jackson, who represents part of Mission Hill, will not run for mayor. He will run for reelection to his District 7 council seat instead, he said in a written statement today. “The future is bright for Boston,…
Councilor Consalvo joins mayoral race
City Councilor Rob Consalvo joined the mayoral race today. “For the last 11 years, I have built a very strong record as a Boston City Councilor bringing new ideas, new energy, and new vision all across our city,” Consalvo said…
DA Conley announces mayoral run
Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley today announced he is running for mayor. Conley, a former Boston city councilor, joins Roxbury radio host Charles Clemons, City Councilor John Connolly and businessman Will Dorcena as the formally announced candidates in what…
Hill locals, leaders consider Menino’s legacy
By John Ruch and Peter Shanley/Gazette Staff Many Mission Hill leaders, activists and residents are pausing to reflect on Mayor Thomas Menino’s legacy here and in the city. “Like watching a great ballplayer leaving the field or prizefighter exiting the…
Menino officially announces he will not run again
Mayor Thomas Menino officially announced this afternoon that he will not run again after a record 20 years in office at a Faneuil Hall event broadcast live by New England Cable News. Menino also said he has no desire to…
Ex-mayoral challenger Flaherty hints at run
Former City Councilor Michael Flaherty of South Boston, who gave Mayor Thomas Menino his most serious electoral challenge ever in 2009, hinted at making another run for the office in a written statement praising Menino released today to the Gazette.…
Local officials reflect on Menino, ponder running
Mayor Thomas Menino’s decision not to run for reelection after 20 years has some local officials reflecting on his legacy while considering the possibility of running in election that suddenly looks like a free-for-all. City Councilors Felix Arroyo and Mike…