There are 9,000 people missing. But there’s no need for the authorities to issue any missing person reports or all-points bulletins, or post flyers in the Post Office. As The English High School Association gears up to celebrate the Boston…
Month: September 2021
Hill Happenings
Condolences to the family of Kenny Galvin, who passed away last month. Kenny was a good guy who always wore a big smile and enjoyed a friendly party. About 20 years ago when I was working at Mission Hill Liquors, Kenny…
MBTA holds virtual Better Bus Project open house
The MBTA held a virtual open house regarding the Better Bus Project on August 26, where bus riders had a chance to hear nine mini-presentations on different aspects of bus improvements, before splitting up into breakout rooms to chat with…
With SplitSpot, finding an apartment and compatible roommates doesn’t require leaving home
With students returning to the neighborhood for the fall semester, many struggle with the rental process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. SplitSpot, a website aimed at streamlining the process of finding an apartment and roommates, has recently picked up…
Local artists and organizations receive city grants to increase public art in Mission Hill
Last month the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture awarded grants to artists and organizations to create short-term public art projects and activations of public spaces through the Transformative Public Art program. In Mission Hill the grant money will fund…
Pressley comments on Boston eviction moratorium
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the City of Boston’s new eviction moratorium. “Implementing an eviction moratorium across the City of Boston is the right call. This will serve as a lifeline for Boston families at risk…
Letters to the Editor 9-3-2021
Community Coalition sends fair housing questionnaire to candidates To the Editor, The Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968, a week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He and other civil rights leaders insisted that fair housing is…