Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts will be hosting its annual open house on Dec. 17 when attendees can get into the holiday spirit by making ornaments. “It’s a fun, family-friendly creative event for the holidays,” said Abigail Norman,…
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MassDOT announces Forest Hills road closures for the weekend
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the intersection of South Street and New Washington Street will be closed this weekend for ongoing work with the Casey Arborway project, according to a press release. The intersection will be…
3553 Washington St. lawsuit is dismissed
Judge Mark Hallal has granted the motion to dismiss the lawsuit over Mordechai Levin’s proposed 3353 Washington St. development, citing a lack of standing from the plaintiffs. Lawyers for developer Mordechai Levin and his limited liability company (3353 Washington LLC)…
State Legislature passes LOOK bill
The state Legislature passed a bill on Nov. 15 that updates existing law about educating English learners (EL) in the Commonwealth’s public schools, according to a press release. The bill, known as “An Act Relative to Language Opportunity for Our…
Public Works responds to Hyde Square renovation concerns
The Gazette published in its last issue a letter from two members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for the Centre and South Streets redesign who raised concerns about the ongoing renovation of Hyde Square. The Boston Public Works Department has…
Sights and Sounds, Nov. 24, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 5 for the Dec. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Small Business Saturday, On Saturday November 25, JP…
Lawsuit over Bartlett II project ends; developer will re-file project
The lawsuit over the proposed Bartlett II mixed-use development at 450-456 Amory St. has ended, as the parties involved agreed to have it dismissed. The developer, Chris DeSisto, told the Gazette he will not be going forward with the original…
Trolley tour comes to JP on Dec. 2
The “Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour” will be coming to Jamaica Plain on Dec. 2, according to a press release. “Our holiday trolley tour and tree lightings provide some of the best family memories of the year, building community spirit throughout…
Walsh cruises to reelection victory, Jackson win’s JP
Mayor Martin Walsh cruised to an easy reelection victory, defeating City Councilor Tito Jackson during the Nov. 7 general election, according to unofficial City results. About 28 percent of registered voters participated in the election. Walsh garnered 70,125 votes, or…
Q. and A. with Sen. Chang-Diaz about criminal justice reform
The state Senate late last month passed legislation for criminal justice reform, which included the repeal of mandatory minimum sentences of some drug offenses and raising the age at which youths can be charged as adults, as well as other…