The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on May 4, where two matters were discussed and approved: a proposal at 57 Brookside Ave., #14 to add and finish a bedroom in the second floor loft area, and…
SNA, local artists celebrate completion of murals on Extra Space Storage building
After a process lasting about a decade, the murals on the Extra Space Storage building on McBride Street are finally complete, and have been popular with the neighborhood so far. The murals are part of a community benefit package from…
JP shootings now equal last year’s numbers
On Thursday, May 5, the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Police Department hosted its monthly community relations meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to ask questions of local law enforcement. At every meeting, Sgt. John Dougherty provides…
Tiroteos en JP igualan cifras del año pasado
El jueves 5 de mayo, la sucursal de Jamaica Plain del Departamento de Policía de Boston organizó su reunión mensual de relaciones comunitarias. La reunión es una oportunidad para que los residentes hagan preguntas a la policía local. En cada…
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test-rate remains over 8 percent
With the neighborhood and city’s weekly COVID positive test rate still climbing, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is recommending residents take precautions to stop the spread. The BPHC also renewed its recommendation that masks be worn in indoor public…
Jamaica Pond Association discusses neighborhood updates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on May 2, where it discussed several topics relating to returning to in-person meetings, as well as projects in the neighborhood. RETURN TO IN-PERSON JPA member Franklyn Salimbene spoke about when the group…