By Michael Coughlin Jr. Ben Weber, who was sworn in last month as District 6’s new City Councilor, joined the Jamaica Pond Association’s (JPA) monthly meeting on Monday to speak with attendees about what he has been up to in…
BPDA updates Squares + Streets draft zoning text amendment
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During a public meeting hosted by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) on Tuesday, members of the agency’s Zoning Reform Team revealed updates to the final draft zoning text amendment associated with the Squares +…
Wu announces free tax-prep services available to residents
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston Tax Help Coalition’s (BTHC) twenty-second year of providing free tax preparation services. Area residents earning $70,000 or less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at over 30…
New England painters bring new vitality to an old art
Special to the Gazette You’re an art lover, prowling the streets of Boston. Where can you go to find avant-garde abstract work? Where can you find striking photorealist images? Where can you discover contemporary paintings with an emotional impact you…
Boston City Council accepts anti-terrorism grant that impacts region
By Adam Swift Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are…
Wu announces largest-ever award to support nonprofit organizations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the City of Boston has received more than $47 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support nonprofit organizations providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. This award represents the City’s largest…