The Boston Women’s Workforce Council (BWWC) released its 2016 gender wage report, which found a 23 cent wage gap, meaning women make on average 77 cents for every dollar a man earns in Greater Boston, according to a press release.…
Month: January 2017
JPNC’s Zoning Committee votes in favor of 76 Stonley Road project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) Zoning Committee voted in favor of the 76 Stonley Road project during a Jan. 4 meeting, according to chair Dave Baron. The project will go before the full council later this month. The City’s…
BU expands BPS scholarship program
Boston University has expanded its scholarship program for Boston Public School (BPS) students, now allowing BPS alumni transferring in from another college to be eligible for the Boston University Community Service Awards, according to a press release. The program calculates…
Jackson Rec Center changes filed with BPDA
Jackson Square Partners have filed a notifce of project change (NPC) with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) for the Jackson Square Recreation Center. About 11 acres of land in Jackson Square is being redeveloped by the Jackson Square…
Sights and Sounds, Jan. 13, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Jan. 24 for the Jan. 27 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Run for All, respond to the…
ZBA approves 3193 Washington St. project despite JPNC’s objection
The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted variances for City Realty’s 3193 Washington St. development proposal, according to Inspectional Services Department (ISD) spokesperson Lisa Timberlake. ISD oversees the ZBA. The ZBA granted the variances despite the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood…
Invitacion, Jan. 13, 2017
El plazo para la sección de participación es al mediodía, martes, el 24 enero para la edición del 27 enero. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Note: marca el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo, a menos que haya otro…
EMILY GREENE BALCH DAY
Letter: Cats belong inside
Animals large and small typically live in our homes because we make that choice. Sometimes things don’t work out. In those cases, there are shelters that will accept and attempt to adopt those for whom it may be a wrong…
Op-Ed: Helping Boston’s homeowners
By Mayor Martin Walsh When I ran for mayor, I knew I wanted to make Boston a city where every resident can afford to live, work, and raise a family. Since I’ve been elected, Boston has grown—fast. Our population is…