Jamaica Plain resident Javier Caballero is a professional cellist who has been performing with Shelter Music Boston since 2015. Shelter Music Boston performs chamber music concerts at area homeless shelters every month. The Gazette conducted a question-and-answer session through email…
Month: August 2017
Entrevista con chelista local Javier Caballero
Residente de Jamaica Plain Javier Caballero es un chelista profesional que ha trabajado con Shelter Music Boston desde 2015. Shelter Music Boston ejecuta conciertos de música de cámara en albergues para desamparados en el área. Mediante correo electrónico, Gazette ha…
On the Campaign Trail
Hyde Square reconstruction happening; more improvements to Centre/South streets possible
The long-awaited Hyde Square reconstruction is expected to finally get underway soon, while further improvements along Centre Street and South Street might be in the pipeline. The Centre/South streets improvement project, which is officially named the Jamaica Plain/South/Hyde/Jackson Design Projects,…
Former FPC director to lead CPA group
Christine Poff, a longtime Jamaica Plain resident and the former director for the Franklin Park Coalition, has been selected as the City’s director of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), a newly established position and committee to overlook funds from Community…
City makes public records on properties more accessible
The City of Boston has announced the launch of RentSmart Boston, an online tool that allows renters and homeowners to access data about Boston’s properties, according to a press release. RentSmart compiles data from BOS:311 and the City’s Inspectional Services…
Jackson Square project goes to JPNC’s Zoning Committee
The proposed mixed-used, mixed-income development at 250 Centre St. will go before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s Zoning Committee on Aug. 16. The project, which is being proposed by The Community Builders, calls for a six-story, 112-unit building with 30…
English language learning bill changes public school education
The state Senate unanimously passed legislation so that public schools are no longer required to teach in English only, according to a press release. An Act for language opportunity for our kids (S.2125), also known as the LOOK Bill, which…
JP Seafood owner aims to open new restaurant
The family behind JP Seafood Cafe may be opening a second restaurant in Jamaica Plain called Evergreen Eatery. The restaurant would be located at 154 Green St., the former location of La Rana Rossa, which closed in June. “We are…
Sights and Sounds, Aug. 11, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Aug. 22 for the Aug. 25 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events 22nd Annual Taste of Jamaica Plain…