Trash Talk How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood means everyone has to do their part to keep the streets clean and pest-free. In Mission Hill, the city’s standard trash and recycling collections…
Author: Gazette Staff
Enjoy the great weather on Labor Day weekend
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26…
Meet Your Neighbors Getting to know CAMH and the local Stammtisch
Stepping outside the college bubble is the best way to make Mission Hill truly feel like home, and the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) is the perfect place to start. Founded in 1995, CAMH is an all-volunteer, non-profit civic…
A taste of Mission Hill’s food and favorites
Exploring Mission Hill means getting to know its incredible local businesses. If you need a quick slice between classes or late-night delivery, Crispy Dough Pizzeria at 1514 Tremont Street offers gourmet pizzas and calzones seven days a week. Craving something…
Know your renting rights: Broker fees, heating rules, and roommates
Moving off-campus comes with a lot of legal fine print, but Boston offers strong protections for tenants. First, thanks to a major shift in the Massachusetts rental market that took effect on August 1, 2025, the financial burden of a…
The good neighbor checklist: insurance, 311, and party etiquette
Living off-campus means taking on some new responsibilities to ensure Mission Hill remains a great place for both students and long-term residents. First on your to-do list should be securing renter’s insurance; it might seem like an unnecessary expense, but…
Great Elephant Migration on Comm. Ave. Mall concludes September 12
Great Elephant Migration on Comm. Ave. Mall concludes September 12 The Great Elephant Migration, a massive outdoor sculptural exhibition, will conclude its installation along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall on Sunday, Sept. 13. If you have not made the trip over…
City approves 114 new apartments for Parker Hill Avenue
The city officially approved a major residential renovation project in Mission Hill last month. The development at 85 Parker Hill Avenue received the green light during a Boston planning board session around 3 p.m. on July 17, paving the way…
Mission Hill Arts Festival brings “Rhythm” to August with two remaining shows
The Mission Hill Arts Festival is officially in full swing for its 2026 season, transforming The Yard at the Tobin Community Center into a vibrant hub of music, arts, and conversation. With the theme of "Rhythm" guiding this year's performances,…
Large parts of Green Line shut down for nine days beginning Aug. 8
The MBTA is closing down a large swath of the Green Line for nine days starting Saturday, Aug. 8, suspending service along parts of every line to make signal upgrades within the central tunnel, as well as accessibility improvements on…