Month: February 2012

Burglaries return to JP South

The area of the Arborway, Jamaica Street and St. Rose Street, which had a string of burglaries last fall, is seeing another increase in residential break-ins. Most of the crimes have been committed by people who walk around the neighborhood…

Bromley-Heath leader retires; BHA takes over

JACKSON SQ.—The leader and co-founder of the Bromley-Heath housing development’s groundbreaking tenant-run management corporation will retire at the end of March, and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) will take over. The tenant group will continue to advise the BHA, but…

BHA absorbe Bromley-Heath

JACKSON SQ.— La líder y cofundadora de la corporación innovadora del complejo Bromley-Heath, dirigido por los mismos residentes, se jubila a finales de marzo y Boston Housing Authority tomará el mando. El grupo de inquilinos continuará aconsejando a BHA, pero…

New overpass group draws fire

FOREST HILLS—As the decision for the future of the Casey Overpass lingers in limbo with no announcement date set, community members push for various options. A new group, Bridging Forest Hills (BFH), consisting of community members and Working Advisory Group…

JP seeks MBTA cuts solution

Local officials pledged to come up with a budget solution. The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation circulated a petition. Bikes Not Bombs announced a night of political lobbying. Occupy JP held up signs saying, “Increase fairness, not fares.” The tactics…