By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting in October, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) heard an initial presentation for a project at 14 Hillside Street. As part of this proposal, the building on Hillside Street would have…
Month: November 2023
City issues reminders ahead of municipal election
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7. The election will determine At-Large and District City Councilors for the City of Boston. Due to redistricting, the district that residents live…
got pumpkins? Compost them in the Common on Nov. 6
Boston does Halloween right. We decorate our stoops with pumpkins and a skeleton (or three); we dress up in costumes, kids and grown-ups alike; the city closes our streets to traffic; and neighbors open doors to trick or treaters. This…
BPDA Board approves project at 1558 Tremont Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A project that would bring almost 100 units to 1558 Tremont Street was approved by the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board of Directors during a board meeting in October. Daniel Polanco of the BPDA…
Hill Happenings
I first met George Salah eight years ago when a friend told me of a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Mission Hill. I contacted this wonderful man have since had several lunches, dinners and drinks with him. George, who…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Courtney WrightSpecial to the Gazette On September 21st, New England Baptist Hospital collaborated with the Tobin and to host the second “Senior Birthday Party” since the pandemic. Residents from all over the neighborhood were in attendance to receive a…
Three named to BPL Board of Trustees
The Boston Public Library (BPL) announced that Jim Canales, Raymond Liu, and Porsha Olayiwola have been appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to serve on the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees. The Trustees’ mission is to preserve and provide access…
Project Bread hosts another successful Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger
On Sunday, Oct. 22, over 75 participants of different faiths united both in person and virtually for the annual Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger. Together, they raised $15,000 to support Project Bread’s year-round efforts to prevent and combat food insecurity…
Mayor Wu announces Supplier Diversity Week
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials and local business owners to declare this week Supplier Diversity Week. She also announced progress toward reaching the City’s supplier diversity goals along with several initiatives to foster a fair and competitive marketplace by…
Lindsey Santana named Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Lindsey Santana as a new Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) The Office of Neighborhood Services plays an integral role in connecting residents to City services and resources, facilitating resident input in all…