Mission Hill
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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...
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Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu 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...
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The Words that Changed the World 250 Years AgoBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Boston Real Estate Leader John L. Hall II to be Honored for Philanthropy and Service on behalf of Older AdultsMission HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protectionsMission Hill North EndLeft Fair Right
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has 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 data. The bill increases accountability for...
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Boston Beaches rank as some of the cleanest urban beaches in the countryMission Hill North EndLeft Fair RightFor 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 historic achievement that reflects...
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BPHC encourages Mpox vaccinations in light of uptick in cases nationally and in BostonMission HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Wu Signs City order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older HomeownersBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain Mission Hill North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu 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...
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MBTA celebrates special summer events with collectible CharlieCardsJamaica Plain Mission Hill North EndLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety ProtocolsBeacon Hill Charlestown Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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...
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Animal Rescue League of Boston Shares Tips for Keeping Pets Safe amid Fourth of July CelebrationsMission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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 overall homelessness since 2021, including...
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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...
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Boston Affordable Homeownership projects awarded State CommonWealth Builder FundingMission HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Planning Department Hosts Public Meeting on Former New England Baptist Site ProjectMission HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Wu, Brighton Marine announce $1 million partnership to support Boston veteransMission Hill North EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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