On Jan. 25, 1969, residents assembled at the State House to protest the extension of I-95 through greater Boston and ask that Gov. Sargent rethink his decision to support the highway. They were successful, saving thousands of homes and small…
Category: Opinion
Participación
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía, Martes, 26 Febrero para la edición 1 Marzo. Correo: [email protected]. Los números telefónicos abajo empiezan con el código 617. Reuniones Junta de directores de Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing, primer lunes…
Hill Happenings
Several Mission Hill folks gathered at Twin Rivers Casino in Rhode Island on Dec. 16, watching the Patriots lose to the Steelers. Twin Rivers now has sports betting and the sports book line stretched for more than 50 yards with…
Letters:
Separating migrant children from their parents In a petition signed by over 13,013 individual mental health professionals, organizations and members of the general public, the writers strongly warn of the psychological damage that is happening as a result of migrant…
Op-ed: Giving back to the community
By Keon White-Jones Growing up in Roxbury, you could always find me tutoring my peers in school. Today, you can spot me in a red jacket, giving back to my community with City Year. After graduating from Brighton High School, I…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
Recalling how old timers would affirm that… as you age, time flies by more rapidly with each passing year. How right they were. The year of 2018 now sits in the rearview mirror while improved technology eliminates many of life’s…
Hill Happenings
Mission Hill’s beloved Joe Doyle passed away last month at the Marion Manor Nursing Home in South Boston at age 73. For decades Joe was a fixture in the neighborhood, ambling around the Hill and throughout the city, his gangling…
Letters:
Thank someone who has quit smoking This holiday season, I’d like to remind readers to thank a co-worker, friend or family member who has quit smoking, vaping, or using other nicotine delivery products. Many users say quitting is the hardest…
Op-eds
How we are addressing climate change in Boston By Mayor Martin Walsh This year is shaping up to be one of the strongest years in Boston’s history. We’ve continued to add 20,000 new jobs each year, and we’ve brought unemployment…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
O Come all ye faithful, joyfully and triumphantly, to do your holiday shopping in a local Main Street district. My goal this year is to make over 90 percent of my gift purchases from Boston neighborhood businesses and I’m determined…