Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. “One year ago, the nation watched in absolute horror as a violent, white supremacist mob—incited by Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers’ hateful rhetoric and…
Author: Gazette Staff
If COVID-19 has a brain, it’s much smarter than us
We don’t pretend to be experts in biology — and maybe we’ve been watching too many science fiction movies these days — but the ability of the COVID-19 virus to mutate (or shape-shift, in the lingo of sci-fi fans) in…
Minimum wage increase started January 1
Attorney General Maura Healey is reminding employees and employers that the state’s minimum wage increased to $14.25 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The AG’s Office has also made available its wage and hour poster that employers are required to display in…
Wu announces actions to increase affordable housing
Mayor Michelle Wu on December 21 announced a series of actions to increase affordable housing and stabilize communities, commissioning two feasibility studies to shape updates to Boston’s policies. First, a study of the existing Inclusionary Development Program requirements and market…
The 47th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival and Marathon festival dates
The Boston SciFi Film Festival and Marathon (Boston SciFi), the longest-running genre festival in the U.S., returns as a hybrid event for its 47th year (SF47). SF47 will take place February 16 – 21, 2022 in person at the Somerville…
CBCU supports Boston Police Officers health and wellness initiatives
City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) presented the Boston Police Department with the third installment of a $250,000 grant over five years that allows the BPD to provide services and programs necessary for improved health and wellness of officers. The…
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Pressley Tests Positive for COVID-19 Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result. “After experiencing COVID-like symptoms, this morning I received a positive, breakthrough COVID-19 test result. Thankfully, my symptoms are relatively mild,…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker, Special to the Gazette As we begin 2022, MHMS continues our work focusing on making our neighborhood more inviting, vibrant, and colorful! There were many good times in the past year – the MH Road Race was…
ABCD urges residents to apply for fuel aid now as bitter winter weather, COVID surge, hit New England
Action for Boston Community Development announces that households at or below the federal poverty level can now receive $1,650 in fuel assistance, while those with slightly higher incomes receive increased benefits on a sliding scale. Due to the huge spike…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker Special to the Gazette Everyone was celebrating Veterans Day this year! MHMS’ well attended annual event to honor all veterans in Brigham Circle on Thursday, November 11th. The Mission Hill American Legion Post 327’s Captain Thomas Maroni…