Mayor-elect Marty Walsh and his transition team have announced a series of public meetings, several of which will be held at English High School, aimed at gathering community input on many of the City’s issues. The first meeting, focused on economic development, will be held tonight at English High at 144 Mc Bride St....
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JPNC lawsuit settlement deal reached
With a deal for more affordable housing and a pedestrian path, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) has agreed to settle its lawsuit against an apartment project at 161 S. Huntington Ave. The deal announced Dec. 3 would end the JPNC’s controversial, nearly year-old...
Norbert School construction starts
HYDE SQ.—The sale of the Norbert School on the Blessed Sacrament Church campus has been finalized and construction has started to turn the building into 21 apartments. “We are thrilled to be at this point and bring new life to a historic building,” said...
A sweet time to start raising honeybees
HYDE SQ.—If you love honey and have considered keeping your own beehives, this is the season to get started, according to JP resident and Boston Beekeepers Club co-founder Stephanie...
Tacos El Charro, socio del “parklet”, cierra
Después de veinte años, Tacos El Charro, el restaurante mexicano en 349 Centre Street y uno de los socios que mantienen el “parklet” en el mismo lugar, bajó la...
Casey funding source named; historic review pending
FOREST HILLS—The state has identified a possible alternative funding source for part of the Casey Arborway project. Meanwhile, it still awaits Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) review of part of...
Archdiocese lifts limits on church reuse
HYDE SQ.—A deed restriction on the former Blessed Sacrament Church building at 365 Centre St. has been lifted, apparently aiding the Hyde Square Task Force’s (HSTF) redevelopment plans, according...
Domino’s delays local zoning hearing
The franchisee seeking to open a Domino’s Pizza in Egleston Square delayed an appearance before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee originally slated for Dec. 4. According to...
JPNC chooses new officers
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council selected its new officers at its Nov. 26 meeting. Kevin Moloney was selected as chair, Gerry O’Connor was chosen as vice-chair and Michael Reiskind...
State lab chemist guilty of evidence-tampering
The former drug-lab chemist at the heart of an evidence-tampering scandal at Jamaica Plain’s William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute pleaded guilty last month and was sentenced to 3...
Gov. candidates talk progressive issues
To no surprise, two Democratic candidates for governor—Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Treasurer Steve Grossman—advocated progressive issues, such as raising the minimum wage and implementing earned sick time,...
Firefighter injured in house blaze
JAMAICA HILLS–An early-morning blaze the day before Thanksgiving at a 14 Pond Circle house left one firefighter briefly hospitalized with third-degree burns, according to the Boston Fire Department (BFD)....
Parklet partner Tacos El Charro closes
Tacos El Charro, a Mexican restaurant at 349 Centre St. and a maintaining partner of the parklet at that address, has closed. It was sold this summer. The new...
Sights and Sounds, Dec. 6, 2013
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Dec. 17 for the Dec. 20 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area...
Forest Hills Electrical finds new homes
Forest Hills Electrical Supply is moving to Randolph—and opening a small shop on the JP/Roslindale border—after being pushed out of its longtime Washington Street location by a forthcoming housing...
Hennigan School to expand to K-8
The Hennigan Elementary School at 200 Heath St. will expand to a K-8 school in a phased process spanning several years, according to Boston Public Schools spokesperson Brian Ballou....
JP Local First releases directory
The first edition of JP Local First’s business directory is currently available at member businesses in JP. The nonprofit local business organization was also planning a release party to...
Invitación, Dec. 6, 2013
La entrega para la lista de Invitación es al mediodía, el 17 de diciembre para la publicación del 20 de diciembre. Manda a reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Atención: Marca el 617 antes...