By Richard Rouse/Special to the Gazette As the leaves cascade from the trees, we see 2012 coming to a close and traditional local events filling our calendars. Mission Hill Main Streets has planted flower bulbs again (with help from dedicated…
Hospitals to host training exercise this weekend
LMA—Two local hospitals are among the sites for this weekend’s “Urban Shield: Boston” emergency training exercise. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital will host realistic simulations of hazardous materials decontaminations, treatment of victims and other activities…
Trees down as storm largely spares area
Trees and large limbs are down around the area in the wake of Hurricane Sandy yesterday. While the storm devastated New Jersey and New York City, and killed people as far away as Toronto, it was not as strong as…
Hurricane begins hitting Mission Hill
Hurricane Sandy is already affecting the Mission Hill area with high wind gusts that will increase as the day goes on. Trees and tree limbs are likely to blow down. Power outages are a serious possibility. Residents should stay indoors…
Hurricane may strike area; state offers tips
Hurricane Sandy may strike the Boston area early next week as a major storm with heavy rain and strong winds. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) says that residents should prepare now for possible power outages, flooding and property damage.…
Critics blast Art Park plan at final meeting
Opposition to the request for proposal guidelines for the City-owned land between Parker and Terrace Street erupted during a community meeting last night. About 15 people attended the meeting at Mission Church. Critics of the plan to build residential units…