Special to the Gazette The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now. The…
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Proud of Our Mayor
As we were watching this past Monday’s inauguration ceremonies of city officials, and then listening to the inspiring Inaugural Address of Mayor Michelle Wu, it really hit home for us the extent to which Mayor Wu and our City…
Thank You, Stranger Things
The long-awaited conclusion of the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, finally arrived over the holiday week. It’s hard to believe that it has been more than nine years since the show became a cultural phenomenon when the first…
Our Christmas Trees may be Forlorn, but are not Forgotten
The holiday season is over, and the best evidence for that are the discarded Christmas trees that lie forlornly along the sidewalks in front of our homes as they await pick-up by our DPW workers. We do not…
The BPDA must not let the new developer of 3326 Washington Street break their affordable housing promises
By Helen Matthews, Lisa Thompson, and Jen Douglass Marc Kaplan’s proposed apartment development at 3326 Washington Street (the former site of JP Auto Glass at Washington and Glen Road) is raising serious concerns within the Jamaica Plain community. The…
The Winter Market on Loring Greenough Lawn
JPA Endorses Traffic-calming Measures for Moraine-Ashcroft Streets
By Gazette Staff The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 1. On hand for the session were chair Kay Mathews, treasurer Michael Reiskind, Kevin Moloney, Gerry Wright, Michael Frank,…
The Mary Eliza Project
Uncovering the stories of Boston’s first women voters By Simone Kramer A melange of accents and languages punctuated through the night air outside 4 Hyde Park Avenue on Oct. 13, 1920. It was the last day for women to register…
Annual Holiday Event Connects Hundreds of Boston Older Adults with Safety Training and Free Phone Calls
Special to the Gazette On Friday, December 12, hundreds of older adults visited Boston City Hall for the annual Holiday Connections event, hosted by Boston’s AgeStrong Commission and AT&T. This long-standing collaboration has been held for more than 30 years…
New Regs. for Boston Food Delivery Companies set for January as Safety Concerns Rise around e-Bikes and Scooters
By Milena Fernsler Oh, the weather outside is frightful … but thankfully you don’t have to face the frigid Boston wind to pick up your lo mein next door. An irresistibly convenient alternative is at the fingertips of most Americans.…