Special to the Gazette The City of Boston has announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across Boston. The awards, administered through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the…
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Mayor Wu Celebrates Small Business Month
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Small Business have announced Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to highlight local businesses shaping our neighborhoods and the vast economic support system surrounding them. Throughout May, the…
Gov. Healey announces $25,000 in interest-free downpayment assistance now available for more first-time homebuyers
Special to the Gazette Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home. Earlier this…
ENC shares successful completion of annual Muddy River Cleanup
Special to the Gazette The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) has announced that 300 dedicated long-term and new volunteers came together on Saturday, April 25, to help clean and rejuvenate the Emerald Necklace parks during the 2026 Muddy River Cleanup. Using…
At last, common sense regarding marijuana, psychedelics
The recent actions by the Trump administration to reschedule marijuana and certain psychedelics has brought a measure of common-sense to the regulation of these substances. Federal policy for more than 50 years has classified marijuana and psychedelics as Schedule I…
CAMH Hears Proposal for St. Alphonsus Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift The proposed renovation of seven housing units from 145 to 157 St. Alphonsus St. would provide affordable housing for the neighborhood and help alleviate student housing overcrowding, according to representatives from Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services…
Four Nonprofits in Neighboring JP Awarded Funding for Food Justice
By Daniela Ginsburg Four Jamaica Plain nonprofit organizations were awarded $5,000 in total in January in an effort to help end food insecurity in the neighborhood. Heal the Hood, the First Baptist Church’s Centre Food Hub, The South…
CAMH gets Update on 14-unit Heath Street Condo Project
By Adam Swift The developers of a proposed 14-unit residential building at 87 Heath St. provided an update on the project at the January meeting of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill. “This is a redivision of lots,…
City Council Adopts Resolution Supporting 2026 Rent Stabilization Ballot Question
Special to the Gazette The Council voted 9–3 to adopt a resolution urging support for a proposed 2026 statewide ballot question on rent stabilization aimed at protecting tenants across Massachusetts. The resolution cites the rapidly escalating cost of…
Hill Happenings
By Maurice ‘Mossy’ Martin I was honored to attend Brigade General Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse’s 99th birthday celebration Jan. 14 at Victory Point Restaurant in Quincy. Mission Hill Post 327 Commander Col. George Rollins was the Master of Ceremonies…