President Barack Obama won reelection, challenger Elizabeth Warren topped incumbent U.S. Senator Scott Brown, and the state approved medical marijuana in the Nov. 6 election. There were other contested local races. Democrat U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano (7th District) won reelection over…
NU students to hold cleanup, neighbors meet-up
Students involved in Northeastern University’s “Breakfast Club” community service project will hold a Mission Hill cleanup, followed by a “meet-and-greet” social event for the neighborhood at Mike’s Donuts, on Sat., Nov. 4. Residents are welcome to join the students for…
S. Huntington ‘corridor plan’ in the works
S. HUNTINGTON—Following months of community outcry and a recent statement of support by Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Peter Meade, the BRA started to create a “corridor plan” for the S. Huntington Avenue area last month. The “corridor plan” for…
Mission Hill Road Race 2012
Task Force pressures NU for more housing
Northeastern University (NU) Task Force members and elected officials are demanding that the school create more housing in its upcoming institutional master plan (IMP) to alleviate pressure on the Mission Hill housing market. Mayor Thomas Menino also provided a statement…
Nov. 6 election to decide president, Senate races
The days are dwindling away to the Nov. 6 election, where Mission Hill residents will have four different candidates to choose from for the U.S. presidency. Mission Hill residents will also help decide a U.S. Senate race and several ballot…