John “Grapes” Grady has retired as a basketball coach after 50 years on the sidelines. John, a 1959 Mission High School graduate, most recently coached at Marian High in Framingham. John’s retirement conjured up memories of my senior year at…
Man shot, wounded in Mission Main
A man was found shot and wounded early in the morning of June 15 behind 15 McGreevey Way in the Mission Main public housing development, according to the Boston Police Department. BPD described the victim’s injuries as “life-threatening.” The…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
Those lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. A noteworthy topic reported in this monthly journal has been the parklet program being introduced by City Hall. I can report on what I’ve observed while participating in the Mission Hill…
Markey wins U.S. Senate seat
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (5th District) beat Republican Gabriel Gomez to claim the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry. Third-party candidate Richard Heos, who represents the Twelve Visions Party, came in a distant third. Markey, who campaigned…
Field narrows for citywide, local races
The race for District 8 City Council seat, which covers Mission Hill, has five candidates after a review of required signatures, according to a City document. District 8 candidates needed 150 signatures. The current office holder, Mike Ross, is running…
BPS to offer free summer meals for kids
Boston Public Schools will serve free breakfast and lunch to any children and youths ages 4-18 at more than 140 sites around the city this summer starting July 1. The annual program to ensure good nutrition for kids in need…