By Eva Mazzara Rich Johnson spreads Smucker’s orange marmalade across his doughy, old-fashioned donut and takes a careful sip of his steaming coffee. Around him, the aroma of cinnamon, sugar, and the comforting scent of baked goods permeates Mike’s Donuts,…
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State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations. This…
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Comes to Mission Hill
Licensing Board Approves Heath Street Distillery
Staff Report At its Dec. 4 virtual voting meeting, the Boston Licensing Board approved a Farmer Distillery Pouring License for Namu Distilling at 89 Heath St. in Mission Hill. Namu co-founders Josh Moss and Will Blessing appeared before the Community…
From Passion to Business Inside Mission Hill Yoga’s Community Focus
By Eva Mazzara Cassandra Foster sits cross-legged in a heated yoga room, her perfect posture suggesting the instructor and co-owner of Mission Hill Yoga is an expert at her craft. After taking her first class in 2011, Foster wasn’t so…
MBTA Celebrates 25th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts Program
Special to the Gazette The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) celebrated the 25th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts program. Employees from both state transportation agencies donated a total of 2,746 toys this year, which will be donated to the…
MBTA Celebrates 25th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts Program
Special to the Gazette The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) celebrated the 25th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts program. Employees from both state transportation agencies donated a total of 2,746 toys this year, which will be donated to the…
Parks Department to host Winter Soccer Clinics in January
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Anthony Rougier Sports Foundation, is pleased to announce the 2026 Winter Soccer Clinic. This free clinic is designed to help athletes ages 9-17 maintain their…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.” – Charles Dickens By Courtney Wright November was a busy month and as always was a good way to begin the holiday season spirit of giving. On…
Shop local at the Mission Hill Artist Collective Holiday Market
Staff Report Residents and visitors looking for unique, locally-made gifts this holiday season are invited to attend the Mission Hill Artist Collective Arts & Crafts Holiday Market. Hosted in partnership with Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Service and Lincoln…