The pending study of Northeastern University’s off-campus student housing impacts on the local real estate market is an excellent idea. In fact, a broader study of more impacts and more colleges’ students should be conducted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.…
Author: Gazette Staff
Editorial: A race we all win
It is great news that City Councilor John Connolly will run for mayor. Whether incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino runs again or comments from some other prominent role in civil life, this competition of ideas guarantees a serious discussion of Boston’s…
Letter: Mission Hill School should regain citywide status
A version of this letter was sent to Boston Public Schools officials, Mayor Thomas Menino and the Boston City Council: We are writing to express our deep concern about the impact of the proposed school assignment plans on the Mission…
Youth Jobs Rally
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Richard Rouse/Special to the Gazette It remains to be seen if the expression, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” is relevant this year, but the ferocity of our recent weather affected local businesses.…
Obituary: Ghazi Sami Saba; founded Sami’s falafel restaurants
Ghazi Sami “Big Sam” Saba of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, a visionary who brought healthy Lebanese food and wraps to Boston, passed away on Feb. 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. Sami was…
Presidential Visit
What’s Up, Feb. 8-March 7, 2013
The deadline for What’s Up listings is noon, March 5 for the March 8 issue. Email listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Northeastern University Task Force meeting, Tues.,…
Participacion, Feb. 8-March 7, 2013
La entrega para la sección de Participación es mediodía el 5 de marzo para la edición 8 de marzo. Escribir [email protected]. Note: Todos los números tiene 617, a menos que dice otro número. Reuniones Reunión de Northeastern University Task…