By Ellen WalkerSpecial to the Gazette Mission Hill celebrated another great month by finding ways to involve our younger residents. The annual Halloween on the Hill took on a new format this year. On Saturday, October 31st, John Jackson and…
Outdoor seating on private property extended, Public Space program ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired last Tuesday. Restaurant owners in Mission Hill trying to increase business by providing…
Baker provides information on COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday held a press conference outlining information regarding the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine, and when residents can expect to receive it. “For months, we’ve been preparing for the safe, equitable, and efficient distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine…
Mission Hill/Roxbury positive test rate increases dramatically post-Thanksgiving
As feared the post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge is here and numbers are once again spiking in Mission Hill/Roxbury. As COVID-19 cases spike across Boston after the holiday, the positive test rate here continues to climb. According to the latest data released…
Mission Grammar School dedicates new playground
On Friday, Dec. 4 staff and supporters at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School in Mission Hill cut the ribbon on a new playground at the St. Alphonsus Street school. On hand to cut the ribbon was Aliece…
Construction begins on Holtzer Park project
Construction has begun on an unutilized Boston Housing Authority (BHA) parcel that will result in 62 new units of affordable housing where Mission Hill meets Jamaica Plain. Mayor Martin Walsh made the announcement earlier this week that the Urban Edge…