By Michael Coughlin Jr. Squares + Streets, a city planning and zoning initiative that has recently been a hot topic in Jamaica Plain, was discussed at the latest Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) meeting on Monday as members sought more information…
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Wu Calls for Residents to Come Together with Acts of Kindness on One Boston Day
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of…
City Announces $1 million Investment to Expand Digital Literacy Across Boston
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) last week announced a $1 million investment to expand the City’s Digital Literacy (DigLit) Initiative, a critical initiative that helps workforce development programs…
ESNA Updated on Egleston Square Redesign Project
By Adam Swift Work on the Egleston Square Redesign Project, which has been in the works since 2020, could get underway in the 2026 construction season. The project, with an estimated cost of between $7-$10 million would stretch over two…
Mount Pleasant Home Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the Front Garden
Mount Pleasant Home residents, staff, and Trustees celebrated the groundbreaking of its redesign and update of the front garden on 301 South Huntington Avenue. The space will offer a secure, safe, wheelchair accessible, and inviting place for residents to enjoy…
Boston Officials Announce Launch of Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Special to the Gazette The City of Boston announced launch of the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) for 2025-26, a new initiative by GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, a division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. This program will provide…
Wu Announces BCYF Creates, An Expansion of Free Art classes in Community Centers
Special to the Gazette At her State of the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of BCYF Creates, an investment in free, high-quality arts programming offered at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers for youth…
Task Force Launched to Address Public Safety in Downtown Boston
Special to the Gazette A cross-sector coalition of city and state officials, law enforcement, shelters and churches, institutional partners, business and trade associations, and civic organizations last week officially launched the One Downtown Task Force – a strategic initiative aimed…
Celebrating St. Patrick’ s Day at Brendan Behan Pub
BPDA Board Approves Proposed Allandale Farm Upgrades
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board meeting earlier this month, a project at 259 Allandale Street, which would bring upgrades to Allandale Farm, was approved. The proposed project involves replacing the…