Miriam Gee News Today

Fields Corner residents, asked to decide between two finalists for the better use of a ground-level retail space in the new Dot Crossing apartment building now under construction next to the MBTA station, voted to support a literary space that leans heavily on programming, clubs, and other special events – primarily after 6 p.m. and on the weekends. The 1,300-square-foot space

Having a voice in the neighborhood via community meetings is something that’s prevalent in Dorchester and Mattapan as development remains strong in the neighborhoods. Now, a new financing method being offered for the first time in Dorchester allows neighbors to not only weigh in on projects, but also to invest in them. It’s equivalent of letting community members put their