Category: News
Chang-Diaz weighs-in on criminal justice reform
Members of the state Senate and House recently released a compromise criminal justice bill that local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz calls “a massive turning point” for Massachusetts. “For too long, the criminal justice system has been expensive, ineffective, and systematically…
Promotor lanza proyecto Art Park con mayor densidad
Sebastián Mariscal Studio (SMS) presentó una reunión pública para informar a la comunidad sobre sus planes para el proyecto Art Park, que juntará las parcelas de 778-796 Parker Street y 77 Terrace Street. Históricamente, la comunidad ha estado a favor…
My Trip to D.C.
By Jacob Salamanca Special to the Gazette Jacob Salamanca is a senior at Fenway High School on Mission Hill. He went with his classmates to the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C. last month. Below is a written…
Man sentenced for armed robbery, rape
An identical twin was recently sentenced to 16 years in prison and 10 years of probation after being convicted of rape and armed robbery that took place in 2004, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office. The case…
Local teen activists demand NEU pay more PILOT payments
Teen organizers from B-PEACE for Jorge Campaign held a banner-drop protest action at Northeastern University (NEU) on Jan. 17 to demand that the university pay $13 million to the City of Boston’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program. A…
FRIENDLY GAME OF FLAG FOOTBALL
City Council notes
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council met on Wednesday, March 28. Traffic Enforcement The City Council voted to approve Mayor Martin Walsh’s order for the Police Department to receive a Traffic Enforcement grant of $55,976 from…
Senior Life: Q. and A. with local filmmaker Lisa Pontoppidan
Boston filmmaker Lisa Pontoppidan has a knack for capturing a story and she is using that talent to allow older generations to leave memories and histories to loved ones, family members, and others who will follow them. Pontoppidan is doing…
Senior Life: AN EVENING OF MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS AND RELAXATION
Families, friends, and Sherrill House residents enjoyed an evening of music, refreshments and relaxation at the organization’s annual Spa Night, which was held on March 15. The event enables families and their loved ones to mingle with other families and…