Category: News
Main Streets Bd. Appoints New Executive Director
By Jenny Brown On any given day, Ellen Walker may be walking down Huntington Avenue in Mission Hill, taking note of a new pothole that needs to be fixed, helping local business owners secure a permit, or working to drive…
Zakim Not Seeking Re-election, Four Candidates Seeking Seat
By Lauren Bennett City Councilor Josh Zakim has announced he is not seeking re-election after serving three terms on the council, which means that District 8 will see a new face next year. Zakim said he is hoping to…
CAMH Monthly Meeting Notes
By Laura Plummer The Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) met on Wednesday, March 20, at the Chan School of Public Health to hear a presentation from a local architect hoping to redevelop a property at 42 Wait St. In…
City Council Passes Amended Ordinance for Regulating Shared Mobility Services
By Lauren Bennett Electric scooters are becoming a reality in the city of Boston—the City Council last week voted to pass an amended draft of an ordinance that would allow the city to regulate businesses renting out small vehicles,…
Walsh, Advocates Hold 2020 Census Kick-off Event
By John Lynds Mayor Martin Walsh joined a group of non-profit leaders and advocates at the East Boston Library on Bremen Street to kick-off the year-long outreach campaign to ensure a fair and complete count in the 2020 U.S. Census.…
BWSC Preparing for Major Water and Sewer Work in Brigham Circle
By Seth Daniel The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will be conducting major work in Brigham Circle, Francis Street and St. Alphonsus Street this coming construction season. The BWSC has put out a bid for the work on the…
The SoWa Open Market Returns May 5
The SoWa Open Market, on 460 – 540 Harrison Ave., Boston, will kick-off its 16th season on Sunday, May 5th. Every Sunday, from May through October, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop…
Council Approves CPA Funding
By John Lynds Last month Mayor Martin Walsh and the City’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recommended that two project in Mission Hill and other projects across the city, totaling more than $34 million, be included in the fall funding round…
BCYF Summer SuperTeens Program Registration Starts April 5
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the return of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) summer SuperTeens Program. Youth ages 13-14 in the SuperTeens program will have the opportunity to attend weekly leadership development workshops, gain work experience in…