Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This critical program provides financial…
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Check Out These Roslindale Businesses and Upcoming Events
By Michael Coughlin Jr. If you are looking for something to do, look no further than visiting these local businesses or attending some future local events. They will be sure to make good use of your time. The…
JP Observer: Everyone has to watch their language to respect civil rights, especially around protests. Part 2
By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette Campus demonstrations in response to the Israel-Palestinian conflict last academic year were accompanied by lots of accusations of antisemitic language being directed at Jewish people and/or groups. Complaints were also lodged…
City Acquires Egleston Square Peace Garden
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Parks and Recreation Director of Capital Planning Cathy Baker-Eclipse and Egleston Square community members to celebrate the City of Boston’s acquisition of the Egleston Square Peace Garden and take part…
Wu and Business Stakeholders Announce Agreement on Residential Tax Relief Proposal to Protect Boston Residents from Spike in Property Taxes
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Jim Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Marty Walz, Interim President of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau; Tamara Small, CEO of NAIOP; and Doug Howgate,…
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Boston-area Landlord Arraigned on Fraud Charges A landlord with properties in East Boston, Chelsea and Revere was arraigned on charges related to fraudulent applications for pandemic-era housing relief in Suffolk Superior Court on October 17, 2024. Steven Stoico is charged…
O’Keefe Appointed Director of Neighborhood Housing Division
Special to the Gazette The Mayor’s Office of Housing has announced the appointment of Christine O’Keefe as the new Director of the Neighborhood Housing Division. With over three decades of service in affordable housing development in the City of…
As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind
Special to the Gazette As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure…
Boston Secures $4.4 Million to Protect Kids from Lead Poisoning
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Boston has received $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reduce the risk of childhood lead poisoning. This announcement builds on the City…
Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services Welcome New EMTs
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 27 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall. The EMT-Recruits…