In the world premiere of Eve Ensler’s “In the Body of the World” at the American Repertory Theater last month, the author/performer powerfully conveyed both her experience of cancer and the horrors experienced by women in the Democratic Republic of…
Month: June 2016
Letter: Happy ending
I live on Dunster Road. On Monday morning, my cat (Jane) somehow found herself on the roof of my three-story house. It was a hot day, and my roof is not shaded. I called the Animal Rescue League, but they couldn’t…
Letter: Drivers are acting crazy
JP and beyond is being brutalized by drivers who are thoughtless, selfish, and dangerously unwilling to curb their hostility. Two factors in driving—Constant Acceleration (more than just “speeding”) and Tailgaiting—combine like bleach and ammonia to create violent atmosphere. Breathing space…
Op-Ed: When we needed it most, the world came to Orlando’s aid
By Buddy Dyer, mayor of Orlando One week ago, 49 souls were stolen from Orlando, murdered in an unimaginable act of terror. Hundreds more were injured or witnessed unthinkable violence. Our city remains in a state of shock, our hearts…
Letter: Gun control is needed
Can we agree on one thing, America? Congress, mostly on the GOP side, is made up of cowards when it comes to the NRA and the overall gun lobby. One in the same, I guess. The next mass killing might be 100…
Residents hostile to 3193 Washington St. project
City Realty developers made slight alterations to their proposed development at 3193 Washington St., but were still met with hostility from community members who raised concerns over gentrification and City Realty’s reputation during a community meeting. The Boston Redevelopment Authority…
Changes to Washington St. dev. leave few satisfied
By Josie Grove Special to the Gazette A second public meeting about a proposed apartment building at 3353 Washington St. left few people satisfied with the changes to the project. Despite developer Terry Bruce’s assurances that she and her business…
Street Performing
“Plan JP/Rox” process extended for three months
The Boston Redevelopment Authority has extended the “Plan JP/Rox” process for three months to October, according to a June 1 letter signed by BRA Director Brian Golden and Department of Neighborhood Development Director Sheila Dillon. The extension had been advocated…
Se extiende el proceso de “Plan JP/Rox”
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) ha extendido el proceso de “Plan JP/Rox” hasta octubre, según una carta el primero de junio firmada por el Director de BRA Brian Golden y el Director del Departamento del Desarrollo de Vecindarios Sheila Dillon.…