The first public meeting about the sale of seven parcels in Jamaica Plain drew strong community criticism over the state Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) proposal to auction its public land off to the highest bidder without requiring affordable housing to be built. At the public meeting June 7 at English High School about 50...
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Medical marijuana dispensary proposed for Forest Hills
Massachusetts Patient Foundation Inc. (MPF), a nonprofit corporation, is applying for certificates of registration from the state Department of Health (DPH) to operate a medical marijuana treatment center at 54A Hyde Park Ave. in Jamaica Plain. The proposal will appear before the Jamaica Plain...
Abutters file lawsuit over 3353 Washington St. project
A group of abutters to the 3353 Washington St. project is suing the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and the limited liability company (3353 Washington LLC) of the...
Informe: Se ve progreso, límites en la representación latina en el gobierno
Se ha expandido la representación latina en el gobierno de la ciudad, pero se puede expandir aún más, según un informe publicado durante una conferencia de prensa el 15...
Report: Some progress in increasing Latinos in government, but more work needed
Some progress has been made in increasing Latino representation in city government, but more work needs to be done, according to a report released during a June 15 press...
ZBA approves 1785 Columbus Ave. project
The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals during a hearing last month approved the 1785 Columbus Ave. project, according to Inspectional Services Department (ISD) spokesperson Lisa Timberlake. ISD oversees the...
JP Observer: Holiday decorations come from collaboration
‘Tis the season to talk about holiday decorations in the Jamaica Plain business districts. What?! Temperatures are in the 80s and 90s these days! Strange as it seems—just as...
Forest Hills project heads to ZBA
“The Residences at Forest Hills” project will appear before the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals on June 27, according to Inspectional Services Department spokesperson Lisa Timberlake. ISD oversees the...
BPD to host family-friendly fishing derby at Jamaica Pond
The first of possibly many annual fishing derbies will be held at Jamaica Pond on June 24, and will be a free family event, according to a press release....
Elected officials, residents to mingle at hot dog night
Summer Hot Dog Nights at the South Street housing development are returning with a kickoff celebration launched by local state Rep. Liz Malia and Jamaica Plain City Councilor Matt...
Q. and A. with homework mentor Mollie Ockene
Mollie Ockene, a senior in high school, recently wrapped up a three-year stint as a homework mentor at the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL). The Gazette...
Sights and Sounds, June 23, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 11 for the July 14 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area...
Parkman/Perkins improvement project heads to BCC
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has submitted its notice of intent to the Boston Conservation Commission (BCC) for its improvement project at the intersection of Francis...
JP Pets: Still no decision from DCR on dog park proposal
It has been over two months since state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) public comment period ended in response to a proposal for a dog park to be...
JP Pets: MSPCA-Angell advocates for animals
Jamaica Plain’s local Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA-Angell) branch has been focused on advocating for public access to animal records. MSPCA was invited to...
JP Pets: Keeping dogs tick-free and healthy
With warm weather arriving, owners should monitor their dogs for fleas and ticks to keep them happy and healthy. “Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance to...
JP Agenda, June 23, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 11 for the July 14 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area...
Obituary: Leola MacDonald, a former JP resident, dies
Leola M. “Lee” MacDonald, 75, of W. Wareham and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on June 5 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a brief illness. She was the...
Invitacion, June 23, 2017
Plazo para calendario de eventos: 11 de julio para la edición del 14 de julio. Mande eventos a reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Código de área es 617, a menos que haya otro....
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Immigrants in a climate of fear This winter I was getting a haircut in Jamaica Plain. The barbers usually weave in and out of Arabic and English, but on...
Op-Ed: State House update
By Local State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, the House passed H.3736, an act relative to language opportunity for our kids, a bill that I sponsored...
Hearing date set for motion to dismiss 64 Allandale St. lawsuit
A hearing date has been set for the City’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit by a group of abutters over the 64 Allandale St. project, according to a court...