Local organization JP Progressives hosted Mayor Martin Walsh and City Councilor Tito Jackson in two separate forums to discuss their visions for the city in light of their battle in the mayoral election. Both candidates were asked questions about a…
Month: July 2017
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Proposal to increase Boston Public Library board gets Council’s OK
Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette In an effort to diversify the Boston Public Library leadership and funding sources, the City Council voted unanimously to pass a home rule petition proposed by Mayor Martin Walsh to expand the number…
El Ayuntamiento aprueba propuesta para ampliar la junta directiva de BPL
Beth Treffeisen Especial a Gazette Con objeto de diversificar el liderazgo y la financiación del sistema de bibliotecas público (BPL), el Ayuntamiento ha aprobado unánimemente una propuesta del Alcalde Martin Walsh de ampliar la cantidad de miembros de la junta…
Sánchez takes over House Ways and Means Committee
Local state Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez has traveled from the streets of Mission Hill to the top rank of the State House, as he was recently named chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. The committee crafts and writes…
New artwork at City Hall
A new series of artwork is now on display at City Hall, including four new art exhibitions and three new murals. The artwork is presented by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, according to a press release. “City Hall…
JP Observer: Boston needs to opt for cleaner electricity
When it comes to climate change, no reasonable opportunity to lessen the effects of fossil fuels on the environment should be turned down. Right now, the administration of Mayor Marty Walsh is being very cautious about a movement to adopt…
In Memoriam
January of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Scituate, died on July 28, 2016. January is survived by her husband of 37 years, Kevin Reilly, and their son, Drew, a graduate student currently attending the University of California in Irvine. January was…
Neighborhood Slow Streets Program leaves many residents disappointed
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The five neighborhoods that will join the Neighborhood Slow Streets program in 2017 were announced July 20, leaving many communities who applied disappointed. The Neighborhood Slow Streets program is a City…
Invitacion, July 28, 2017
Plazo para calendario de eventos: martes, 8 ago para la edición del 11 ago. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Código de área es 617, a menos que haya otro. Reuniones Reunión de la policía con la comunidad, 3 ago, 7pm, Comisaría…