By Andrew Gove, Shearer-Cantrell, Daisy Miranda Cardoso, and Tzuyu Chen Research done through the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (LCCREJ) shows that Massachusetts’ students missed at least 208,605 days in the classroom due to disciplinary removal in…
Month: May 2016
64 Allandale project heads to the BRA board despite objections
The controversial 64 Allandale St. is heading to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board despite overwhelming objections raised during two community meetings. Letters to the BRA for and against the project were split down the middle, according to spokesperson Nick…
Boston Licensing Board approves lift on BYOB ban
By John Lynds Special to the Gazette Following the City Council’s lead, the Boston Licensing Board (BLB) voted unanimously April 28 to lift the long-standing ban on BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) in small neighborhood restaurants like those that line…
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Tensions run high during Washington St. development meeting
By Josie Grove Special to the Gazette Opposition to the proposed apartment building at 3353 Washington St. escalated into a confrontation between residents, the developer, and the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) during an April 28 community meet. About 40 residents…
HJSMS quiere luchar contra la construcción con eventos de promoción
Para el tercer año, la construcción de carreteras se realiza en Centre Street en el área de Hyde Square y Jackson Square. Gerald Robbins, el director ejecutivo de Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), presentó una serie de promociones para invitar…
ParkBoston app surges in use, producing huge revenue numbers
By Seth Daniel Special to the Gazette Jamaica Plain drivers looking to avoid a parking ticket when heading downtown would do well to pick up their smart phones, and put away the rolls of quarters. City officials, and most especially…
Casa Verde officially opens
The Mexican restaurant Casa Verde at 711 Centre Street officially opened May 2 and business has been booming, according to co-owner David Doyle. “We’ve been busy right off the bat, and feel humbled by the huge amount of support and…
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HJSMS looks to combat construction with promotional events
For the third year in a row, roadway construction is happening on Centre Street in the area of Hyde Square and Jackson Square. That has Gerald Robbins, executive director of the Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), rolling out a series…