Northeastern University stepped up last month to facilitate the donation of art supplies to the City of Boston. On Wednesday, May 11, EdVestors, a school improvement organization, sent 37 pallets of art supplies to be distributed to the families of…
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Boston parks score high again in trust for public land rankings
Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land ranking how much access citizens have to parks and park amenities. The annual report uses mapping technology and demographic data to determine…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen WalkerSpecial to the Gazette We are already halfway through the year and 2020 will be remembered as quite memorable! As the City guides us through the various phases of re-opening, it is a wonderful time of year to…
Mayor’s Garden Contest deadline July 10
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this year keeping within current social distancing guidelines. Boston’s green thumbs have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 10, to register. The contest provides the perfect opportunity to…
Lights Out for Maintenance in Ted Williams Tunnel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be reduced lighting in the Ted Williams Tunnel (TWT) eastbound and westbound in Boston. This essential work began on Sunday, April 26, at 11 p.m., and will continue through…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Ellen Walker, Special to the Gazette First and foremost, Mission Hill Main Streets wants to thank both Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh for their extraordinary efforts in striving to blend both positive and supportive dialog in this unprecedented time. …
SJC Issues Updated Order Regarding State Court Operations
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on Monday issued an updated order, which will be effective May 4, 2020, regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new order, until at least June 1,…
MBTA’s RIDE Offering Transit Services to Personal Care Attendants
The MBTA announced that the RIDE paratransit service will temporarily allow customers to book trips for their personal care attendants (PCAs) in an effort to best support their ADA-eligible customers during the COVID-19 situation. “This change will allow the MBTA…
William Chan Receives Scholarship from Ace-Mentor Program
By Dan Murphy A Mission Hill teen was an “easy sell” to receive a scholarship after showing and displaying a strong interest in an after-school program that focuses on the architecture, construction, and engineering fields, according to the program’s leader.…
Virtual Events Coming up at the Boston Public Library
What: The Boston Public Library (BPL) is offering the following online events for audiences ranging from babies to seniors. Some events are purely for enjoyment; others are educational or career-oriented; still others are designed for health and fitness. Who: Established…