Special to the Gazette The MBTA is reminding riders that Green Line D Branch service will be suspended between Kenmore and Riverside beginning at approximately 8 PM through the end of service on October 24 and continuing for the…
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MBTA Hosts ‘Fall Rail Ride’ on October 25
Special to the Gazette The MBTA announced its first “Fall Rail Ride” on Saturday, October 25. Departing from North Station and Porter, this scenic “leaf peeping” special train will connect riders with guided autumnal bicycle tours in West Concord…
Public Meeting Held for Proposed 41-unit Building in Rozzie Sq.
By Gazette Staff The Boston Planning Department (BPD) held a public meeting via Zoom this past Monday regarding the proposal by BBH Community Development LLC, the development arm of B’nai B’rith Housing New England, to construct a 100% affordable…
Roslindale Village Main Street Gala Raises Over $75,000 for Neighborhood Revitalization
Photos by Dave Lang, Documenting Life’s Moments The Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) Gala was a resounding success, surpassing fundraising expectations and raising over $75,000 to support the neighborhood’s local businesses and community programming. The event, held on…
Mayor Wu, Supt. Mary Skipper Cut Ribbon on Sarah Roberts Elementary School
Special to the Sun Recently, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, the City’s Public Facilities Department, the descendants of Sarah Roberts, and community members at the official ribbon cutting of the new Sarah Roberts Elementary…
Franklin Park Zoo Lights Up the Night with Annual Lantern Show
By Simone Kramer A colorful glow lights the sky above the Franklin Park Zoo each night from August to November, a result of delicate, larger-than-life lanterns designed to transport people to distant lands, across lively coral reefs and into…
Mayor Wu Announces Inaugural State of the Schools Address
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced that she will host the first ever State of the Schools address. Under Superintendent Mary Skipper’s leadership, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) is setting ambitious goals, with high academic expectations and…
Street Takeover Law Needed Immediately
The repeated and gross lawlessness by roving gangs of youths who engage in the practice known as a “street takeover” reached its apex two weeks ago in Boston’s South End, culminating in the torching of a Boston Police cruiser by…
Happy Diwali
We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
JPNC Hears of New Safety Signage at Jamaica Pond; Election Set for Sept. 20
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 26, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session. JPNC members in attendance were vice-chair Bernie Doherty, secretary Michael Reiskind,…