Community choice energy leads fossil fuel free future I am writing to piggyback on two informative letters in the February 9th issue, “It’s time to stop talking about more pipelines” and “Clean energy is the answer.” Both these letters address…
Month: February 2018
Nonprofit organizes ‘Dining for a Difference Week’
Boston For All, a local nonprofit, is organizing a “Dining for a Difference Week,” an event that will raise money for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, according to a press release. Boston For All is an organization founded…
DCR: Parkman/Perkins project to begin in spring; other road improvements advancing
The long-awaited improvement project at the intersection of Francis Parkman Drive and Perkins Street appears finally to be ready to get underway, as a contractor has been selected and construction is expected to begin this spring, according to state Department…
Q. and A. with local playwright Stefan Lanfer
By Emily Resnevic Gazette Staff Jamaica Plain playwright Stefan Lanfer has written a play titled “An Education in Prudence,” which will be directed by Pascale Florestal and performed at St. John’s Church this month. The play is produced in collaboration…
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Director of Community Preservation Committee gives update on CPA
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette Between advocacy and community groups in Boston, there has been a murmuring of the potential uses of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to solve the numerous budget gaps often met while running nonprofits…
Directora de CPC habla sobre CPA
Beth Treffeisen Especial a Gazette Hay rumores sobre los posibles usos de los fondos de la ley de preservación comunitaria (CPA) para solucionar las numerosas brechas presupuestarias de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Sin embargo, hace un año desde que…
Mayor Walsh begins to tackle short-term rentals
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette City Council filed Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s ordinance on Jan. 24 that establishes guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry…
Here’s Looking at You, JP: Most hated foods
By Gustaf Berger / Special to the Gazette There are two kinds of taste in this world. Mine – and none. A woman who fancied herself a gourmet taught me that. What do you think? I conducted a survey of…
Pressley announces run for Congress
At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who was first elected to the Council in 2009, announced in a statement on Jan. 30 that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. The 7th Congressional District covers a…