Mission Hill
One of Boston’s most convenient and diverse neighborhoods.
Even neighborhood homes are diverse in Mission Hill. New condos, brick row houses, and triple-decker homes make the neighborhood an architectural landmark. You can also find Mission Church in Mission Hill.
To reach a neighborhood liaison for Mission Hill, email contactons@boston.gov or call 617-635-3485.
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Mission Hill
Boston, MA 02120 -
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Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood Contacts
Maccon Bonner
Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay Liaison
Maccon Bonner was born in Boston and raised in Brentwood, New Hampshire. Bonner returned to Boston to attend Suffolk University in 2020.
He interned for the Boston City Council District 8 office. He has a passion for connecting with constituents and bringing City Hall out of City Hall by making government accessible for all. Bonner is a resident of Mission Hill.
He loves biking because it’s the easiest and fastest way to get around the city. Bonner tries to visit a new place every weekend. He is passionate about transportation and hopes that there will be greener pastures in the near future for efficient, cheap, and attractive regional transit.
Frank Mendoza
Deputy Director
Francis Mendoza will take over the role of Allston-Brighton liaison. He was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to Allston to attend Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. While there, he worked in the community as an emergency medical technician and as a tutor to non-native English speakers through the Boston University Intergenerational Literacy Program. Mendoza went on to serve as a two-time U.S. Senate intern and was then hired as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. As the son of a Mexican immigrant and an Irish-American public school teacher, Mendoza has always cherished service, inclusion, and equity, and is passionate about policy and constituent services. He fell in love with Allston-Brighton and its vibrant community and is thrilled to be able to serve his adopted home.
In his free time, Mendoza works towards his goal of visiting every Boston park, while birdwatching and identifying their plants. He particularly enjoys collecting Star Wars LEGOs, listening to music, watching historical documentaries, cooking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons every Thursday with his friends.
Frank Mendoza is the Deputy Director for Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, South Boston, West Roxbury, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Mission Hill.
Neighborhood features
Mission Hill is just one mile from downtown Boston. Recent updates have renewed the neighborhood, while keeping its original character. Improvements include:
- the addition of mixed-income housing
- the renovation of One Brigham Circle, and
- the growth of businesses on Tremont Street and Huntington Avenue.
The community is home to a large African American and Hispanic population. Students at nearby colleges love the convenience of living here. Many young families who work in the Longwood Medical Area also call Mission Hill home.
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Mission Hill
Boston, MA 02120 -
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Citywide Project Tracker
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