By Ellen Walker, Special to the Gazette “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” A fun quote from, who else but the inimitable Dr. Seuss! I am…
City proposes zoning amendments for cannabis establishments
By Dan Murphy With an eye on promoting equity in the industry, the city is recommending that zoning guidelines for cannabis establishments be amended to not only remove the required half-mile buffer zone between dispensaries, but also to change their…
A student’s guide to Mission Hill
The following is some basic information for students moving into the Mission Hill area. General Boston Get renter’s insurance. It might seem like an unnecessary expense until you have a break-in, or your upstairs neighbor’s toilet overflows while they’re out…
Mission Hill place names
Welcome to the neighborhood! You just moved to Mission Hill—but did you know you’re actually on Parker Hill? You’ve probably already noticed the spires of Mission Church—which technically isn’t called that, either. And why’s the post office called Roxbury Crossing?…
Baker-Polito administration highlights school safety initiatives
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff Riley, Acting Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw and public safety officials, announced plans to file legislation proposing significant investments in…
City officials discuss student move-ins
As students begin to return to Boston and move into their apartments, several city officials gathered at 20 Linden St. in Allston on August 31 for a press conference regarding student move-in. Speakers included the city’s Chief of Operations Dion…