The Egleston Farmers Market is kicking off its second winter season Nov. 2 with Jamaica Plain’s Ten Tables chef Eric Cooper, who will share ideas on what to make with the produce available at the market. The farmer’s market, which…
Month: October 2013
Chang-Diáz holds hearing on school drop-out bill
Local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diáz held a hearing Oct. 8 on a bill she is sponsoring to prevent students from dropping out of school, according to a press release. Boston mayoral candidate John Connolly, among others, testified in support of…
30th Year
Roslindale Neigbors: Roslindale Open Studios returns Nov. 2-3
By Janice Williams/Special to the Gazette Roslindale Open Studios, one of the neighborhood’s top art events, returns for its ninth year on Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3. Sponsored by the Roslindale Arts Alliance, the family friendly event invites…
Roslindale Neighbors: Substation listed on historic register; rehab pending
The former MBTA electrical substation in Roslindale Square has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it eligible for tax credits that can help its pending redevelopment. A plaque marking the historic honor was unveiled in a…
Roslindale Neighbors: Community center renamed in honor of Mayor Menino
Roslindale has recently honored the outgoing mayor by officially renaming the Boston Centers for Youth & Families Archdale Community Center to the BCYF Thomas M. Menino Community Center. As a city councilor more than 20 years ago, Menino got the…
Roslindale Neighbors: Roslindale artist takes craft on the road
By Abigail Norman/Special to the Gazette Beth Ireland has let her hands lead her from one skill to another. Turning wood in her Roslindale studio since 1997, she has crafted enormous columns for buildings, tiny prototypes for science, and elegant…
Roslindale Neighbors: ROTC Parade
Roslindale Neighbors: 2 vie to replace Consalvo in District 5 council race
Roslindale residents will head to the polls Nov. 5 to help pick a successor to replace District 5 City Councilor Rob Consalvo, who decided to forgo a reelection campaign for a failed bid for the Mayor’s Office. On the ballot…
JP Agenda, Oct. 25, 2013
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Nov. 5 for the Nov. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, Tues., Oct. 29,…