In a nonbinding vote at its August meeting, members of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill did not support a long-gestating proposal for a cannabis dispensary at 1441 Tremont Street. Team Green, LLC owner Jody Mendoza and her attorney, Sean…
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City, broad coalition of supporters welcome SJC decision clearing the way for transformative White Stadium project
Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s…
CAMH raises concerns about proposed Tremont Street cannabis dispensary
In a nonbinding vote at its August meeting, members of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill did not support a long-gestating proposal for a cannabis dispensary at 1441 Tremont Street. Team Green, LLC owner Jody Mendoza and her attorney, Sean…
Conservancy, Citizen Plaintiffs respond to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court decision in Franklin Park White Stadium case
Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision on the Franklin Park White Stadium case: “We’re disappointed by this outcome, which means that a new professional for-profit sports stadium and entertainment complex…
Decoding ‘The Hill’ Your essential guide to neighborhood lingo
Welcome to Mission Hill! Before you start unpacking those boxes, taking a moment to understand the local geography will make navigating your new home a lot easier. First, a fun geographical fact: the physical elevation you are actually living on…
How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood
Trash Talk How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood means everyone has to do their part to keep the streets clean and pest-free. In Mission Hill, the city’s standard trash and recycling collections…
Meet Your Neighbors Getting to know CAMH and the local Stammtisch
Stepping outside the college bubble is the best way to make Mission Hill truly feel like home, and the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) is the perfect place to start. Founded in 1995, CAMH is an all-volunteer, non-profit civic…
A taste of Mission Hill’s food and favorites
Exploring Mission Hill means getting to know its incredible local businesses. If you need a quick slice between classes or late-night delivery, Crispy Dough Pizzeria at 1514 Tremont Street offers gourmet pizzas and calzones seven days a week. Craving something…
Know your renting rights: Broker fees, heating rules, and roommates
Moving off-campus comes with a lot of legal fine print, but Boston offers strong protections for tenants. First, thanks to a major shift in the Massachusetts rental market that took effect on August 1, 2025, the financial burden of a…
The good neighbor checklist: insurance, 311, and party etiquette
Living off-campus means taking on some new responsibilities to ensure Mission Hill remains a great place for both students and long-term residents. First on your to-do list should be securing renter’s insurance; it might seem like an unnecessary expense, but…