By Maurice “Mossy” Martin Special to the Gazette Condolences to the family of Richard Dwyer, who passed away last month. Back in the ’80s, Rich and I were softball teammates for Winnie’s Pub in the Mission Hill…
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What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Richard Rouse Special to the Gazette I’m often asked why Main Streets sponsors the Farmer’s Market in Brigham Circle every Thursday in the summer. The obvious gain is the increase in foot traffic in the community, which…
Good Taste
Hubway nears launch with 6 sites
Hubway, the city’s innovative public bicycle-rental system, is aiming to launch in less than two weeks with at least six stations proposed in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) and Brigham Circle, the Gazette has learned. But details are few and…
Dorm delayed by historic review
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff Demolition of part of the YMCA’s complex for Northeastern University’s (NEU) dormitory project has been delayed by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), which says the college did not submit proper alternatives to its demolition plan.…
Census sheds new light on Hill
By David Taber Gazette Staff New US Census data likely provides the most detailed picture of the Mission Hill community ever. “From us, yes, that is definitely the case. I cannot imagine who else would do more,” Boston Redevelopment Authority…
Top Grads
New website for Gazette
The Gazette is pleased to announce that it has completely rebuilt its website at MissionHillGazette.com. The new site will contain every article and column from the print version, as well as some exclusive features. Readers are welcome to add comments…
Emmanuel proposes new research tower, dorms
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff Emmanuel College announced its real estate development plans for the next decade, including the development of a parcel on its “endowment campus” into a research facility. The ground-leasing of the parcel in the southern corner…