Sebastian Mariscal Studio, Inc. (SMS) will redevelop the Art Park site between Parker and Terrace streets after being chosen from six competitors last week by the City’s Public Facilities Commission. A Dec. 5 community meeting at Mission Church will allow…
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Mission Hill Road Race 2013
Zakim wins District 8 council seat
The base for the District 8 City Council seat is moving out of Mission Hill to the Back Bay, after Josh Zakim defeated Michael Nichols on Nov. 5. Zakim, a Back Bay resident, garnered 53 percent of voters, or 4,485…
Walsh el nuevo alcalde
Tomando ventaja del apoyo de los sindicatos y de funcionarios electos, el Representante del Estado Marty Wash venció por poco al Consejero Municipal “At-Large” John Connolly el 5 de noviembre en la carrera para ser el próximo alcalde de Boston.…
Hill might get new K-8 school, not Fenway High
A new K-8 school instead of a relocated Fenway High might be in the works for the Mission Hill community after an amendment by City Councilor Mike Ross narrowly passed 7-6 during the City Council meeting Nov. 6. The amendment…
Animals and India highlights of library art shows
Animals and India are the focuses of thought-provoking art exhibits on view at the Parker Hill Branch Library at 1497 Tremont St. “Animal Nature” by Ileana Hernandez, showing through Dec.31, is a series of photos that use humor to express…
BRA reschedules NU master plan vote
The Boston Redevelopment Authority board has rescheduled the vote on Northeastern University’s (NU) Institutional Master Plan to Nov. 14 at City Hall. The vote was originally supposed to take place last month, but the meeting was postponed. An IMP is…
MassArt to host Holiday Art Sale
Holiday shoppers looking to get a jump on the season’s gifts can find unique pieces of artwork at the 29th Annual MassArt Holiday Sale. Held the first week of December, the sale will showcase art made by Massachusetts College of…
Boston Building Materials offers winter heating advice
As cold weather settles in, Mission Hill’s Boston Building Resources offers advice and supplies for making homes warmer and more energy-efficient. The consumer co-op and building supply resale outlet at 100 Terrace St. will hold a “Heating Systems Workshop” on…
Youth leaders receive scholarships
Three longtime leaders at the local Sociedad Latina youth organization received $500 scholarships from the Borinqueño Cultural Committee of Massachusetts last month. The recipients include: Tatiana Cortes, a Boston College senior; Taydavia Martinez, a Lesley University junior; and Shynnah Monge,…