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 committee chair David Baron, the “applicant’s representative said they wanted to go through more of the permitting process and conduct meetings with the neighbors before...
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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 today would end the JPNC’s controversial, nearly year-old suit against...
Firefighter injured in house blaze
JAMAICA HILLS–An early-morning blaze today at a 14 Pond Circle house left one firefighter briefly hospitalized with third-degree burns, according to the Boston Fire Department (BFD). The two residents were not home when the three-alarm fire struck, according to BFD spokesperson Steve MacDonald, who...
ESAC moves out of JP
The Ecumenical Social Action Committee (ESAC), a key Egleston Square nonprofit founded in JP nearly 50 years ago, moved its offices to Dorchester last week. The expense-cutting move out...
Recording studio revives in Hyde Sq.
HYDE SQ.—A jewel of local music history is hidden in plain sight in Hyde Square. Dimension Sound Studios is tucked into a blue building with no windows at 386...
Hubway a profit-maker for City, bike company
The Hubway bike-share system is a profit-maker for the City and the Oregon company that operates it, a Gazette review of the program’s finances has found. For the fiscal...
Primera fase del desarrollo de Jackson terminada
JACKSON SQ.— El edificio multiuso de 225 Centre Street—la primera fase de la renovación de Jackson Square—ha sido construido. El edificio con su etiqueta de $52 millones tiene 103...
Advocate proposes new bus yard location
A member of the Community Planning Committee for the Arborway Yard (CPCAY) has proposed moving the entire bus yard facility a mile away from the Forest Hills area to...
No public input mandated on bike-share sites
By John Ruch and Peter Shanley/Gazette Staff While the Hubway bike-share stations use public streets and sidewalks, no public input into their locations is required under its operating contract—though...
Historic homes signs planned for Sumner Hill
The Sumner Hill Association (SHA) is readying mini-history lessons about houses in the neighborhood. The “If This House Could Talk” project, recently announced in the SHA’s newsletter, would post...
Governor hopefuls to speak at JP forum
Three Democratic hopefuls to win the Governor’s Office next year will answer questions at a Dec. 4 forum staged at Doyle’s Café by local progressive organizations. Joe Avellone, Donald...
Domino’s makes another pass at JP
EGLESTON SQ.—Domino’s Pizza is hoping to be third time lucky in its attempts to open a franchise in Jamaica Plain. Domino’s will be on the agenda for the next...
We Are Hair names contest winners, expands
We Are Hair, a hair salon at 708 Centre St., has awarded three JP residents with months of free haircuts following an unusual contest to celebrate its second anniversary....
JP Observer: One small neighborhood, many major issues
Wow! I knew JP’s Stonybrook neighborhood was active, but I was shocked when I moved to this dense, friendly neighborhood between Forest Hills, Franklin Park and Washington Street. I...
1st Jackson Sq. redevelopment project completed
JACKSON SQ.—The $52 million mixed-use development at 225 Centre St.—the first phase in the redevelopment of Jackson Square—has finished construction. The development has 103 apartments, including 35 affordable housing...
JP Birth Notice
Gazette reporter Rebeca Oliveira and husband Martin Schmidheiny welcomed daughter Vivian Ivy on Sept. 17, 2013. JP parents can send birth notices to news@jamaicaplaingazette.com.
Walsh won the JP vote
Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh, who placed fifth in the Jamaica Plain vote during the preliminary election in September, bounced back to be the neighborhood’s top vote-getter in the Nov. 5...
Egleston Main Streets head takes City job
Egleston Square Main Streets (ESMS) Executive Director Betsy Cowan is leaving her position after five years. Cowan will join the City’s Office of Business Development starting mid-December. “This is...
Casey project timeline delayed
At the last community design meeting for the Casey Arborway project on Nov. 19, the state design team announced a slightly delayed schedule. A main hold-up has the Shea...
Bella Luna marks 20 years in JP
Bella Luna/Milky Way Restaurant & Lounge is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with parties, T-shirts and Prince. Founded in Hyde Square in 1993 by Kathie Mainzer, Charlie Rose...
Sights and Sounds, Nov. 22, 2013
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Dec. 3 for the Dec. 6 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area...