Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they know a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in the joy —…
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Op-ed: How We’re Investing in Mission Hill and Fenway-Kenmore
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, we release our Capital Investment Plan which funds the critical improvements to our infrastructure and facilities in Boston over a five-year period. It is a reflection of our priorities, and is guided by…
Op-ed: Investing in Our next Generation
Mayor Martin J. Walsh In 2015, we launched BuildBPS, a 10-year educational and facilities master plan that reflects a $1 billion commitment to our students. This plan is a promise to our young people that their schools will be equipped…
Letter
The Hill and Me Dear Editor For over forty-five years I’ve been climbing Mission Hill streets, making the daily ascent up Calumet to my home on Sachem. I even jogged up the Hill and around the neighborhood for the Mission…
Little League Parade
Decibel Level – Community Noise Lab sets its Sight on Mission Hill
By John Lynds Boston has a Community Noise Lab. Noise in the City’s Community Noise Lab was developed by researcher Erica Walker to take a more creative look into the relationship between community sound and noise issues and corresponding health…
Mayor Walsh’s Budget Includes Capital Spending for Jamaica Plain
By John Lynds Mayor Martin Walsh recently released his $3.48 billion plan that aims at supporting his Administration’s commitment to a responsible, balanced and bold budget, with increased investments in early childhood education, affordable housing, climate preparedness, recovery services, public…
Public Health Officials say Tick Season has Arrived in Massachusetts
DAs file case demanding end to federal immigration enforcement in courthouses Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins, the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), and the Chelsea Collaborative filed a groundbreaking lawsuit April 29 demanding an…
Boston Launches New Recycling Pilot Program
Boston residents and visitors will soon find it even easier to recycle right, thanks to a new public education campaign and efforts to expand recycling in city parks, households and in public spaces. Boston was recently selected as one of…
Hill Agenda
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Tues., June 4 for the issue June 7. 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…