2026 Park Passport Challenge aims to get residents into state parks Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica...
Special to the Regional Review Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision on the Franklin Park White Stadium case: “We’re disappointed by this outcome, which means that a new professional for-profit...
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit. Because...
Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with the cost...
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives last month passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own...
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26...
Trash Talk How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood means everyone has to do their part to keep the streets clean and pest-free. In Mission Hill, the city’s standard trash and recycling collections...
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row...
The MBTA is closing down a large swath of the Green Line for nine days starting Saturday, Aug. 8, suspending service along parts of every line to make signal upgrades within the central tunnel, as well as accessibility improvements on...
Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, Rosenberg Family President, New England Baptist Hospital, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.” According to Becker’s, the hospital and health system presidents...
Building on a highly successful first year, Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) and Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI) today announced the second-year continuation of their strategic partnership to strengthen support for...
The Boston Book Festival (BBF) returns to Copley Square this fall with a ticketed evening event Oct. 16, followed by its signature free Festival day Oct. 17, uniting the literary community around the transformative joy of reading and the vibrant...
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are...
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing have released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
Special to the Times The MBTA has announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular...
The Friends of the Public Garden have opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations...
With no development project reviews on the docket, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill’s May meeting focused on an open discussion of neighborhood issues for over 90 minutes. Some of the topics that were covered included the fate of several...
Welcome to Mission Hill! Before you start unpacking those boxes, taking a moment to understand the local geography will make navigating your new home a lot easier. First, a fun geographical fact: the physical elevation you are actually living on...
We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Rosye Cloud, CEO of Brighton Marine, have announced a new $1 million public-private partnership to support Boston veterans and other communities. As part of this initiative, the City will launch a veterans grant program to provide...
Special to the Gazette For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is a...
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Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s...
Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated lower...
Mission Hill NHS held its 52nd Annual Meeting on a glorious evening in Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Arboretum, focused on hope, endurance, and celebrating these community builders who also green our neighborhood. Over 160 community members turned out for a...
This Labor Day weekend, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) is encouraging residents and visitors alike to celebrate the holiday by spending time in Greater Boston’s most treasured public landscape: the Emerald Necklace parks. Labor Day honors the contributions of working...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will...
Ranya Al Tikriti Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ranya Al Tikriti of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective...
Stepping outside the college bubble is the best way to make Mission Hill truly feel like home, and the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) is the perfect place to start. Founded in 1995, CAMH is an all-volunteer, non-profit civic...
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the...
Special to the Gazette Rogerson Communities is pleased to announce that storied Boston real estate developer John L. Hall II will be recognized with the Charles E. Rogerson Award, the organization’s most prestigious honor. Hall’s distinguished career in...
When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when...
Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC have announced a new community and health collaboration that brings together two organizations committed to advancing inclusion, health and belonging across Greater Boston. The collaboration will launch during Boston Legacy FC’s Pride Match against...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal...
Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encouraging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated. There is no widespread public health threat from mpox...
On Wednesday, Gov. Maura Healey stood with immigrants, advocates, community leaders, law enforcement, teachers, nurses, doctors, clergy and elected officials at La Colaborativa in Chelsea to sign the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation that provides the strongest protections in the nation...
Living off-campus means taking on some new responsibilities to ensure Mission Hill remains a great place for both students and long-term residents. First on your to-do list should be securing renter’s insurance; it might seem like an unnecessary expense, but...
The MBTA has announced the availability of special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year. “The MBTA is excited to welcome thousands of...
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presented “A Midsummer Night's Dream” on Aug. 2, during the 30th anniversary of their Free Shakespeare on the Common. The beloved Boston tradition has once again transformed the park into a captivating outdoor theater, drawing residents...
The city officially approved a major residential renovation project in Mission Hill last month. The development at 85 Parker Hill Avenue received the green light during a Boston planning board session around 3 p.m. on July 17, paving the way...
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,...
Great Elephant Migration on Comm. Ave. Mall concludes September 12 The Great Elephant Migration, a massive outdoor sculptural exhibition, will conclude its installation along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall on Sunday, Sept. 13. If you have not made the trip over...
Special to the Sun Celebrating the Fourth of July can be a source of stress for some pets, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is reminding owners to keep an extra eye on their furry friends. Fireworks can...
Special to the Gazette Earlier this week, the Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee voted to endorse the following candidates before the 2026 primary. Ward 10 is located primarily in the Mission Hill neighborhood, with portions also extending into the...
A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, to review the proposed development of a 100 percent affordable senior housing complex at 69 McGreevey Way. The proposal, known as the Ward Street Senior Housing project, is a joint venture...
Moving off-campus comes with a lot of legal fine print, but Boston offers strong protections for tenants. First, thanks to a major shift in the Massachusetts rental market that took effect on August 1, 2025, the financial burden of a...
The Mission Hill Arts Festival is officially in full swing for its 2026 season, transforming The Yard at the Tobin Community Center into a vibrant hub of music, arts, and conversation. With the theme of "Rhythm" guiding this year's performances,...
Exploring Mission Hill means getting to know its incredible local businesses. If you need a quick slice between classes or late-night delivery, Crispy Dough Pizzeria at 1514 Tremont Street offers gourmet pizzas and calzones seven days a week. Craving something...
Happy 250th birthday to our great country By Maurice ‘Mossy’ Martin General Brigadier Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse was honored on June 18 by the Red Sox June 18, when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Red...
Special to the Gazette The City of Boston has announced that three affordable homeownership projects were awarded funds through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder program. This final piece of funding will allow construction to begin shortly on 108 affordable condominiums for first-time...
Special to the Gazette The Baker Center for Children and Families, a nationally recognized mental health organization dedicated to improving the quality of mental health care for children, officially unveiled its Everyone250 Historical Marker on Wednesday, June 24, joining...
In a nonbinding vote at its August meeting, members of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill did not support a long-gestating proposal for a cannabis dispensary at 1441 Tremont Street. Team Green, LLC owner Jody Mendoza and her attorney, Sean...
By Adam Swift A proposed multi-family housing development on Parker Hill Avenue has raised concerns from residents about the density of the project, the potential for more student housing, and the overall impacts of development on parking and traffic...
Happy 4th of July weekend! By Courtney Wright Last month, the 2026 Legacy Business Awardees were announced, and this year Mission Hill has two businesses being recognized- Boston Building Resources and the Mission Bar and Grill. Legacy businesses as...
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,...