Month: March 2013
Community centers MOU fate unclear
A rough draft of the new operating agreement between the City and community centers was expected to be in place by now, but it’s unclear whether it is finished. The City had said in December that it anticipated having the…
Vacant house faces new lien
EGLESTON SQ.—A vacant house at 25 Chilcott Place is facing a new lien after going to housing court last year. The owner of the house, Jamaica Plain resident John Darling, has previously been cited by ISD for improper trash storage,…
Women making history
JP artist prints out Atomic Age jewelry
Jamaica Plain artist Bob Field is combining his long-time love of natural shapes and traditional art with new technologies to create and sell something that sound like they’re from out of the 23rd century: 3-D-printed earrings. Much like a traditional…
Buses still parking in illegal former stop
MONUMENT SQ.—MBTA buses are still frequently parking in a former Monument Square bus stop that was shut down four months ago due to its illegal location and dangers to drivers and pedestrians. The practice continues despite repeated warnings from MBTA…
Homelessness increases in city, JP
The number of homeless people living on the city’s streets increased 7 percent from a year ago, according to the City’s 2012 homeless census. And Jamaica Plain followed suit with two homeless people being found on its streets compared to…
Gulf War syndrome study launched at VA hospital
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the launch of a Gulf War syndrome study that will take place at the VA Medical Center at 150 S. Huntington Ave, according to a press release. The Gulf War Veteran’s…
Cops: On-duty firefighter bought heroin
SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/public/*JP%203-29-13/JP%20Copy/firefighter%20drugs%20JP%203-15-13.doc EGLESTON SQ.—A firefighter at Egleston Square’s Engine 42 firehouse was arrested Feb. 26 after allegedly buying heroin nearby while on duty, according to the Boston Police Department. Stephen Hogan, 24, of Dorchester resigned shortly after the arrest. Boston Fire…
WIT students study JP planning
Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) students will be working in Jamaica Plain to develop design ideas for mixed-use projects along the Southwest Corridor this spring and summer as an academic exercise. The Community Design Studio program will analyze existing proposals…