No wonder Jamaica Plain residents speak and act as though they can have some control of what happens in the neighborhood. Starting 49 years ago, local people along the Southwest Corridor banded together to stop a highway from splitting the…
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Editorial: Summer’s last gasp
The forecast for the Labor Day weekend is for sunny and warm weather, a perfect combination for outdoor activity of all kinds on the official last weekend of summer. As we look back at the past three months, it seems…
Editorial: School’s back
School either already has begun or will be back in session shortly in communities all across the state, and that means motorists who have become accustomed to child-free streets during the morning commute once again must become eagle-eyed and on…
Letter: Thanks for Stone House support
We recently completed our 18th annual Elizabeth Stone House Wilderness Heals pledge hike and want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the hikers, volunteers, team leaders and sponsors. Our goal this year was to raise $175,000. I am…
Letter: JP’s kindness shows in helping lost dog go home
While I was outside gardening on a recent Sunday, a very sweet, friendly dog I hadn’t seen before appeared. He had no collar or visible ID, although it was obvious that he was healthy and well cared for. My husband…
Letter: BTD’s ‘fingerprints’ on Casey project show stacked deck
Thank you to the Gazette for the revealing article, “City officials secretly invited people to Casey meeting (Aug. 16).” I laughed at Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Tinlin’s “explanation” of why the BTD and Boston Redevelopment Authority would single out individuals…
Politics as Unusual: Dorchester is home to the race within the race
In the kind of raucous and exhilarating election that we have on our hands, Dorchester is an intimidating gauntlet. Even residents and seasoned campaign operatives can get lost in the tribal abyss. Unless you’re a third generation ward captain who…
Politics as Unusual: ‘Ed reform’ cash makes Connolly biggest threat to BPS
I didn’t plan on writing about schools this week. I already had another column mostly finished when I woke up today and found a whopper in the Boston Globe titled, “$500,000 push for Connolly planned.” It’s a piece about how…
Politics as Unusual: In this blue city, conservative votes can still count big
Unlike what we saw in Missouri this week, there’s no rodeo in Boston where a clown could please a crowd by sporting a caricature mask of President Barack Obama. Nor do we have gas stations with rebel flags flying in…
Editorial: JPNC lawsuit and JPNC election
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s ongoing lawsuit against a local real estate development looks like it will be a double-edged sword in terms of drawing attention to the pending council election. The JPNC should make sure that potential candidates are…