S. HUNTINGTON—A large crane will be moved to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center garage construction site at 150 S. Huntington Ave. in Jamaica Plain on Mon., Nov. 26. Delivery of large sections of pre-cast concrete, some of which must happen…
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Brigham Circle tree-lighting slated for Dec. 8
The annual holiday tree-lighting and Enchanted Trolley Tour will return to Brigham Circle, the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Tremont Street, on Sat., Dec. 8 at 3:15 p.m. The free event will include music and a Santa Claus visit. Mayor…
Obama, Warren win in election
President Barack Obama won reelection, challenger Elizabeth Warren topped incumbent U.S. Senator Scott Brown, and the state approved medical marijuana in the Nov. 6 election. There were other contested local races. Democrat U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano (7th District) won reelection over…
NU students to hold cleanup, neighbors meet-up
Students involved in Northeastern University’s “Breakfast Club” community service project will hold a Mission Hill cleanup, followed by a “meet-and-greet” social event for the neighborhood at Mike’s Donuts, on Sat., Nov. 4. Residents are welcome to join the students for…
S. Huntington ‘corridor plan’ in the works
S. HUNTINGTON—Following months of community outcry and a recent statement of support by Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Peter Meade, the BRA started to create a “corridor plan” for the S. Huntington Avenue area last month. The “corridor plan” for…
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Task Force pressures NU for more housing
Northeastern University (NU) Task Force members and elected officials are demanding that the school create more housing in its upcoming institutional master plan (IMP) to alleviate pressure on the Mission Hill housing market. Mayor Thomas Menino also provided a statement…
Nov. 6 election to decide president, Senate races
The days are dwindling away to the Nov. 6 election, where Mission Hill residents will have four different candidates to choose from for the U.S. presidency. Mission Hill residents will also help decide a U.S. Senate race and several ballot…
La contenida para el senado depende de los latinos
La comunidad latina podría contribuir mucho a la contenida para el senado estadounidense entre el titulado senador republicano Scott Brown y la demócrata Elizabeth Warren. El 15 de octubre, Brown asistió a la inauguración de una oficina del partido republicano…
BRA approves S. Huntington project
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) voted to approve a controversial luxury apartment project proposed for 161 S. Huntington Ave. at its Oct. 18 board meeting. The project is expected to come before the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, the next…