The MBTA held a public meeting on December 9 to discuss the Arborway Bus Modernization Project. Scott Hamwey, Director of Bus Modernization for the MBTA, gave an overview of the project and how it will impact the future…
Month: December 2021
Virtual Christmas event at Olana Historic Site
Olana Historic Site, Dec. 21st 6-7 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U03UTElQSr6HIhhFjkCjWg In the mid-nineteenth century, what we think were the Christmas celebrations of today were actually just beginning. In this virtual lecture, Historic New England’s Ken Turino narrates the history of…
JP’s Ethan and Vita Murrow awarded honors in 21st Annual Massachusetts Book Awards
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB) has announced the award and honors titles in the 21st Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. The Awards recognize achievement in five categories of literature written by current residents of…
Mayor Wu announces new, lower electricity rates through Boston’s Community Choice Electricity program
According to a recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, over the last five years, third-party utility suppliers charged Massachusetts residents $426 million more than a general utility like Eversource would have. The AG’s office also reported that…
Local student earns academic honors
Sparrow Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Olivia Sparrow of Jamaica Plain, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Sparrow was initiated…
SNA discusses Stonley-Brookley, Doyle’s, temporary housing on Shattuck Campus
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on December 13, where members voted on the change to the proposal for 10 Stonley Rd./35 Brookley Rd. Housing development, as well as the Doyle’s proposal. Attendees also heard a presentation from…
Jamaica Pond Association holds annual meeting; elects new officers
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its annual meeting virtually on December 6, where the group voted to oppose a proposed dormer at 20 Orchard Street, elected new officers, and discussed the ongoing issue of the cemetery at First…
DOJ awards more than $17.5 million to support project safe neighborhoods
The Department of Justice has awarded $314,273 to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to administer Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant funds in the District of Massachusetts. Since the program began in 2001, nearly $7…
Obituaries 12-17-21
Richard B. LeeOf Auburndale, MA Richard B. Lee, 78, of Auburndale, MA., died November 29, 2021 of complications following surgery. Born October 13, 1943, he was the son of Roland S. Lee and Mary C. Lee. Dick grew up…
Editorials 12-17-21
‘Tis the season for giving — and never has the need been more urgent “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most…