The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced the successful installation of a new horizontal current meter station and a meteorological station in Boston Harbor, located at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. This…
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Amid area development, Fenway Free Market connects neighbors
By Julia Hendler and Erin Cromwell Boston residents gather monthly at the Fenway Community Center (FCC) to exchange clothing, toys and household items at the Free Market, an event designed to reduce waste and build community. The market is unique…
MBTA developing rail modernization plan to provide more frequent, reliable, accessible regional service
The MBTA has announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider how the MBTA can…
Mass. House passes bills regulating AI use in elections
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bills would require the disclosure of AI use in political advertisements and would ban deceptive communications about a…
Local students earn academic honors
Thomas of Mission Hill named to Lasell University Fall 2025 Dean’s List Samaria Thomas, a Lasell University student from Mission Hill was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to…
Mayor Wu backs Ed Markey for Senate,praising record of delivering for Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced her endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the Senate, citing his unwavering leadership, progressive vision, and record of delivering for the city of Boston. “Senator Markey has been a longstanding partner for Boston…
CAMH Hears Proposal for St. Alphonsus Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift The proposed renovation of seven housing units from 145 to 157 St. Alphonsus St. would provide affordable housing for the neighborhood and help alleviate student housing overcrowding, according to representatives from Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services…
Four Nonprofits in Neighboring JP Awarded Funding for Food Justice
By Daniela Ginsburg Four Jamaica Plain nonprofit organizations were awarded $5,000 in total in January in an effort to help end food insecurity in the neighborhood. Heal the Hood, the First Baptist Church’s Centre Food Hub, The South…
CAMH gets Update on 14-unit Heath Street Condo Project
By Adam Swift The developers of a proposed 14-unit residential building at 87 Heath St. provided an update on the project at the January meeting of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill. “This is a redivision of lots,…
City Council Adopts Resolution Supporting 2026 Rent Stabilization Ballot Question
Special to the Gazette The Council voted 9–3 to adopt a resolution urging support for a proposed 2026 statewide ballot question on rent stabilization aimed at protecting tenants across Massachusetts. The resolution cites the rapidly escalating cost of…