Month: January 2013

Gov. picks interim U.S. senator

Gov. Deval Patrick has tabbed William “Mo” Cowan as the interim U.S. senator, according to a press release. Cowan, who graduated from the Northeastern University School of Law, is the former chief of staff and chief legal counsel to Gov.…

Hair salon reopens

CENTRAL JP—Amp Hair Studio at 482 Centre St. is back in business after being shut down by the state earlier this month for operating without a license, according to owner Aura Peguero. “I have my license and we’re open,” said…

State questions Shea Circle plan

The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plan to turn Shea Circle into a standard signalized intersection is being questioned by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). MassDOT has been told by the MHC that the planned future of Shea Circle—the intersection…

JPNDC entrega propuesta para Jackson

La renovación de Jackson Square sigue adelante con una propuesta de Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) al Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) para construir departamentos de bajo ingreso en 75 Amory Ave. El nuevo plan propone un edificio de cuatro…

MEPA Casey decision comes today

The state Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office review of the expected environmental impacts resulting from the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Casey Arborway project is expected to be released today, Fri., Jan. 18. The MEPA review will decide if the…