The police reform bill has been at the front of the minds of the Massachusetts Legislature this month, with the bill being sent to Governor Baker at the beginning of the month, which he sent back with amendments. A new…
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Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston Calls for Changes to the City’s IDP
The Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston, a group of residents and community organizations who are calling on Mayor Walsh to strengthen the city’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP), held a virtual speak-out on December 9 where members explained the current…
Standing together
Walsh, Janey, and others speak out against proposed MBTA cuts Mayor Martin Walsh held a press conference on December 7 to speak out against the proposed cuts to the MBTA that were announced last month. Other speakers included City Council…
Walsh, Janey y otros en contra de los recortes propuestos a MBTA
El alcalde Marty Walsh presentó una conferencia de prensa el dic. 7 para oponerse a los recortes propuestos a la MBTA anunciados el mes pasado. También presentes fueron la presidenta del concejo municipal, Kim Janey; Lee Matsueda de Community Labor…
Baker Administration announces statewide rollback to Step Three
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will roll back to Step Three, Phase One of the state’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, December 13. Following increases in hospitalizations and cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, the…
Baker provides information on COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday held a press conference outlining information regarding the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine, and when residents can expect to receive it. “For months, we’ve been preparing for the safe, equitable, and efficient distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine…
Gore St. Garden preparing for construction; needs to raise $10,000
A vibrant community garden is on its way to Mission Hill. The Gore St. Garden, which is being developed by the Mission Hill Health Movement (MHHM), is preparing for construction and is slated to open in late spring of next…
Community process kicked off for Mission Hill Playground renovations
The City of Boston kicked off a community process for renovations to Mission Hill Playground with a virtual public meeting on November 5. The Gazette spoke with Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods about the city’s thoughts for the improvements, as well…
Walsh, elected officials speak out after election; look towards future
Mayor Walsh, along with the Boston City Council, State Rep. Chynah Tyler, District Attorney Rachael Rollins, ad State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, held a press conference on Sunday following the announcement that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had won the election.…
MBTA proposes service changes following decreased ridership due to COVID-19
As part of its “Forging Ahead” program in response to ridership changes, the MBTA announced on November 9 several proposed changes to service, and is looking for feedback from riders. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said at the MBTA Fiscal…