The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced that Jim Canales, Raymond Liu, and Porsha Olayiwola have been appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to serve on the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees. The Trustees’ mission is to preserve and provide access…
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Project Bread hosts another successful Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger
On Sunday, Oct. 22, over 75 participants of different faiths united both in person and virtually for the annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger. Together, they raised $15,000 to support Project Bread’s year-round efforts to prevent and combat food insecurity…
Mayor Wu announces Supplier Diversity Week
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials and local business owners to declare this week Supplier Diversity Week. She also announced progress toward reaching the City’s supplier diversity goals along with several initiatives to foster a fair and competitive marketplace by…
Lindsey Santana named Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Lindsey Santana as a new Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) The Office of Neighborhood Services plays an integral role in connecting residents to City services and resources, facilitating resident input in all…
Council candidates on hand for WECA meeting
By Dan Murphy Four at-Large seats in November’s general election were on hand for the monthly meeting of the West End Civic Association (WECA) on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Amy Lowell Apartments. Candidates for the four City Council at-Large…
Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Winter heating season to begins
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is pleased to announce the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 2023-2024 winter heating season. LIHEAP is a free, statewide service funded by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps eligible households stay warm…
Community Day Open House
Taking a Closer Look at Mission Hill Pathway
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Early next month, lead developers for a project on Parker and Terrace Streets called Mission Hill Pathway will highlight their concept to the community that would provide affordable homeownership opportunities and vast amounts of open space…
Montez Haywood Visits CAMH Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its meeting in September, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) hosted Montez Haywood, a candidate running for District 8 City Councilor. Haywood, who fell short of current District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan in…
Weber and King Moving on to Municipal Election
By Michael Coughlin Jr. District 6 City Council candidates Ben Weber and William King reigned supreme in the September 12 Preliminary Municipal election, beating out incumbent Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara to advance to the Municipal election slated for November…