Democratic incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are getting most of the attention in the presidential race. But they are not the only ones on the ballot in most states. Green Party candidate Jill Stein is pitching…
Op-Ed: New school choice ideas will serve us better
By Mayor Thomas M. Menino/Special to the Gazette In January, I made a promise to our city’s parents and children. Our families would like a school choice system that passes the common-sense test. Today’s system does not. In the Bowdoin/Geneva…
Letter: Thanks for Healthy Food Festival support
On behalf of the Mission Hill Health Movement, Mission Hill Main Streets, Sociedad Latina and the Tobin Community Center, I want to thank all those who participated in the Second Annual Mission Hill Healthy Food Festival. Many thanks to the…
Hill Happenings
On April 29, 1945, Holocaust survivor Steve Ross was rescued by American troops from the horrors of Dachau. Incredibly, Steve met one of his rescuers, World War II hero Allen Zucker, last month at Mike’s Donuts in Mission Hill The…
What’s Happening on Main Streets
By Richard Rouse/Special to the Gazette Wholesome food occupied many of the activities on Main Street over the past month. Healthy eating was never my strong suit. However, I’ve finally resolved to lessen my global footprint one day at a…
BTD clarifies parklet plans
Contrary to a previous announcement, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will not hold a one-day trial for a parklet on Tremont Street this month. Instead, the city is allowing community members to claim parking spaces as temporary parklets on Sept.…