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Month: November 2016
Trump, marijuana win
In a stunning upset, Republican Donald Trump was elected President of the United States on Nov. 8, according to the Associated Press. Trump beat out several challengers, including Democrat Hillary Clinton, Libertarian Gary Johnson, and Green-Rainbow candidate Jill Stein. Also…
Residents reject revised 64 Allandale St. proposal
Jacqueline Nunez, the developer of the 64 Allandale St. project, brought a revised proposal to a Nov. 7 community meeting, but the vast majority of attendees rejected it, expressing continuing concerns, including over density and the affect on Allandale Woods.…
ELECTION 2016
Mixed reaction to Forest Hills bus canopy proposal
Residents had mixed reactions to the 60 percent completed design of the Forest Hills bus stop canopy project, which was presented at a public meeting on Nov. 2 at English High School. The construction of the canopy is part of…
Artista de JP presenta su obra en South End
Lonas de plástico salpicadas de pintura cubrieron el suelo de madera y en las paredes, grandes cuadros de personas en eventos sociales formales. El arte de Robert Freeman dio vida a un estudio simple en Waltham. “Quiero que la gente…
Energy and money savings thru partnership
The Mildred C. Hailey Apartments received funding for replacement heating and hot water systems as a result of a partnership between Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), according to a press release. ABCD’s Low Income…
Meeting scheduled for new Forest Hills development
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will host a public meeting regarding a recently submitted proposal to develop the Laz Parking Lot at Forest Hills into a mixed-use development. The meeting will be held on Nov. 30 from 6:30…
City launches housing innovation competition for compact living units
The City has released a request for proposal (RFP) for a housing innovation competition that encourages teams of architects, developers, and contractors to come up with new ways to build compact housing units, according to a press release. The housing…
Warren statue unveiled at cemetery
By Richard Heath Special to the Gazette A replica of the statue of Joseph Warren, which stood near Dudley Square from 1904 until 1966, was unveiled at Forest Hills Cemetery by the 6th Masonic District on Oct. 22. The bronze…