Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…
Author: Gazette Staff
BPHC convenes local leaders for Health Equity Conference at BPL
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last week hosted a day-long conference on health equity that brought together local elected officials, public health leaders, health care providers, researchers, and community advocates for discussions about how they can work together to…
Boston Parks and Recreation Summer programs now online
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more. You can select from a variety of free activities such as…
Council Designates Citizen Square to Lieutenant Colonel Woodhouse
The Boston Council honored Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse for his service and sacrifice by adopting a resolution designating a Citizen Square at the intersection of Boylston and Dartmouth Street in Back Bay. Woodhouse was born on January 14, 1927…
DA Hayden appoints Zabin as first assistant district attorney
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today announced the appointment of Edmond J. Zabin as first assistant district attorney, a key legal and administrative position in the office. “Ed brings an unmatched depth of experience, institutional knowledge and professional achievement to…
CAMH begins the fight against 75 St. Alphonsus Street subdivision
B Michael Coughlin Jr. At its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) demonstrated its firm disapproval of a plan to subdivide the lot at 75 St. Alphonsus Street – the site of the…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker Special to the Gazette “Celebrate endings as they precede new beginnings.” Johnathan Lockwood Hui, author “Christmas parties are back in business!” as stated by one of MHMS Board members at a community holiday gathering. I felt the…
Wu announces reappointments to Boston School Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the reappointment of Jeri Robinson, currently the Chairperson, and Quoc Tran to four-year terms on the Boston School Committee. The Boston School Committee is the governing body of Boston Public Schools. “I’m proud to reappoint Chairperson…
Nearly $2.74 million awarded to combat violence against women
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that dozens of law enforcement, criminal justice and victim services organizations have been awarded grants through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant program including the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office with a grant of $119,919.88.…
Baker signs executive order to establish Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team
Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order to establish the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team (MA-CIRT). Led by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), MA-CIRT is established with the mission of enhancing the Commonwealth’s ability to…