It’s spring. We can hear the big trucks chirping outside. (Oh, yes, and birds, too, if we listen closely enough.) With so much construction already going on in the streets and lots of JP and just starting big-time in Forest…
Month: May 2015
Historic letters spur JP resident to write book
An accidental discovery of letters penned by her great-great-grandfather led Jamaica Plain resident Anne D. Emerson to write a book titled “Letters from Erastus” about the importance of generational values. Emerson said she came across the 22 letters from Erastus…
Homeless Housing
Urban Edge files Egleston housing plans
Urban Edge, a community development corporation located in Jackson Square, recently filed plans for its 49-unit affordable housing project in Egleston Square, according to documents filed with the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The Walker Park Apartments at 67 and 80 Walnut…
Time to Fish
Sights and Sounds, May 22, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., June 2 19 for the June 5 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Interest 28th Annual Bikes Not Bombs…
Doctors Honored
JP Agenda, May 22, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., June 2 for the June 5 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, agenda includes nominations…
Tres Gatos team plans new Mexican restaurant
Restaurateur David Doyle and his business team, who are behind Tres Gatos and Centre Street Café, are looking to further diversify the Jamaica Plain food scene, as they will be opening up a Mexican restaurant called Casa Verde. The new…
Dig checks for artifacts at park playground site
A team of volunteer archaeologists has been digging in Franklin Park to make sure a playground project doesn’t disturb unknown historical sites. The dig at the American Legion Highway Playground began May 11 and was slated to wrap up this…