Month: December 2014
JP Agenda, Dec. 5, 2014
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Dec. 16 for the Dec. 19 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings JPNC Environment, Parks & Energy committee, Mon.,…
New traffic lights coming to Centre St.
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is installing new traffic signals at the intersection of Centre and Burroughs streets and updating the existing signals at Centre and Thomas streets, according to spokesperson Tracey Ganiatsos. The signals at Centre and Burroughs streets…
Good Works
Sights and Sounds, Dec. 5, 2014
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Dec. 16 for the Dec. 19 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events Jamaica Plain Enchanted Trolley Tour &…
Holidays in JP: Specialty gift choices abound in JP
Holidays in JP: Secret Recipes: Chef Phil’s Sweet Potato Pancakes
The Gazette asked various JP people and institutions to share their favorite holiday recipes. Whole Foods Market at 413 Centre St. offered the following: A Jamaica Plain resident since 2004, Phil Donahue has always been passionate about food. As…
Holidays in JP: Streetcar’s tips for holiday meal beer selections
If you’re searching for an unusual beer to bring to holiday dinner with friends or serve at your own table, look no further than JP’s Streetcar Wine & Beer. Streetcar’s David Dougan suggested three options now in stock or soon…
Holidays in JP: BAPA decoration contest starts Dec. 6
The Jamaica Plain Business & Professional Association (BAPA) is conducting its annual holiday window decoration contest beginning Dec. 6, according to BAPA secretary Michael Reiskind. He said judges will look at holiday decorations on commercial buildings from Arboretum Place in…
Holidays in JP: Liquor and wine gift suggestions
With gift-giving holidays around the corner, Blanchards Wines & Spirits General Manager Mike Denson gave the Gazette his top three recommendations for grown-up gifts of the liquid variety. His top pick was a Glenlivet $42 gift pack that includes a…