By Josie Grove Special to the Gazette Most attendees at a Feb. 9 meeting on the mixed-use development proposal for 35 S. Huntington Ave. were supportive, but some questioned whether Jamaica Plain neighborhood groups should be able to weigh-in on…
Month: March 2016
Mixed-use development proposed for 1470 Tremont St.
By Emily Resnevic and Peter Shanley Gazette Staff Mission Hill-based developer Jason Savage is proposing an $8.5 million mixed-use residential and commercial development at 1470 Tremont St., according to a project notification form (PNF) filed with the Boston Redevelopment Authority…
Participacion, March 4, 2016
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía el 29 de marzo para la edición del 1 de abril. Escriba a: [email protected]. Note que los números telefónicos empiezan con 617, a menos que diga otro código de área.…
Hill Agenda, March 4, 2016
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Mar. 29 for the Apr. 1 issue. Email listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings BRA: 1470 Tremont St. public meeting…
Editorial: MBTA fare hikes
The MBTA is a disgrace. It is a public transportation system that catches fire, routinely breaks down, and has a subway line that taking a ride on is probably worse than waterboarding (See: B branch of the Green Line). This…
Op-Ed: Building America’s most age-friendly city
By Mayor Martin Walsh Here in Boston, we are committed to making our city a place where everyone can succeed—of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. This is our guiding principle as we plan and build the future of our city.…
Hill Happenings
Mission Hill lost a good man last month when Tom F. McDermott passed away. Tom was a hard worker who was employed by GateHouse Media in Needham for many years. Tom followed the local sports teams and he enjoyed watching…
No bail in December shooting death of 17 year old
Tsunami Oritz was arraigned on murder charges on Feb. 29 for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old D’Andre King-Settles and was ordered held without bail, according to a Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office press release. King-Settles was murdered on Dec.…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
This winter’s mild weather has been a wonderful gift after last year’s horrendous snowstorms. Mother Nature gave Boston a well-deserved break and our business community rejoices. One of the nicer aspects of my job is getting to know some incredibly…