Month: December 2012

Northeastern files master plan

Northeastern University (NU) filed its Institutional Master Plan (IMP) with the Boston Redevelopment Authority today. The IMP has been the source of contention as NU Task Force members and elected officials, including City Councilor Mike Ross and local state Rep.…

Police warn of house break-ins

The local B2 Police Station reports that there have been four break-ins in Mission Hill homes over the past week, and residents are urged to be alert, according to City Councilor Mike Ross’s office. Residents should call 911 to report…

Art Park site guidelines updated

The City has issued updated proposal guidelines for redeveloping the City-owned land between Parker and Terrace Streets, which currently contains community gardens and the Art Park. The redeveloped site would have a larger gardening area and might contain art elements.…

Brigham Circle Tree-Lighting

The annual Brigham Circle tree-lighting and Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour came to Mission Hill on the afternoon of Dec. 8. Many gathered to enjoy entertainment, local goodies and a visit from Santa Claus. Mayor Thomas Menino was unable to host…

Dorcena se presenta a alcalde

Will Dorcena se presenta a alcalde de Boston en 2013 y dice que Menino es un “osito tirano” que tiene “una dictadura”. Citó como ejemplo la controversia reciente del complejo habitacional de S. Huntington Ave. En una entrevista el mes…

VA garage site has early a.m. work

S. HUNTINGTON—New work, some of it in the early morning, is under way at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center garage construction site at 150 S. Huntington Ave., where noise previously has been an issue for neighbors. A large crane was…