The Gazette published in its last issue a letter from two members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for the Centre and South Streets redesign who raised concerns about the ongoing renovation of Hyde Square. The Boston Public Works Department has…
Month: November 2017
Invitacion, Nov. 24, 2017
Plazo para calendario de eventos: martes, 5 dic para la edición del 8 dic. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Para los números abajo, el código de área es 617. Reuniones Quinta reunión sobre la construcción de Casey Arborway, presentada por MassDOT,…
Sights and Sounds, Nov. 24, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 5 for the Dec. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Small Business Saturday, On Saturday November 25, JP…
Lawsuit over Bartlett II project ends; developer will re-file project
The lawsuit over the proposed Bartlett II mixed-use development at 450-456 Amory St. has ended, as the parties involved agreed to have it dismissed. The developer, Chris DeSisto, told the Gazette he will not be going forward with the original…
JP Agenda, Nov. 24, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 5 for the Dec. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings The Massachusetts Department of Transportation invites you…
Trolley tour comes to JP on Dec. 2
The “Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour” will be coming to Jamaica Plain on Dec. 2, according to a press release. “Our holiday trolley tour and tree lightings provide some of the best family memories of the year, building community spirit throughout…
Mayor picks Marty Martinez for head of Health and Human Services
Marty Martinez has been selected as the City’s new chief Health and Human Services, and will begin his position on Jan. 8, according to a press release. Martinez will fill the position formerly held by Felix G. Arroyo, who was…
Op-eds
Creating homes and giving thanks By Mayor Martin Walsh Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones; it’s also a time to reflect on the year past and to consider all…
Letters:
Whose property rights count? On Wednesday evening (Nov. 15th) the Zoning Committee of the JPNC deliberated over development plans for two adjacent lots on Lamartine Street (279 and 281). The Committee rejected the plans by a margin of 9-3. The…
Walsh cruises to reelection victory, Jackson win’s JP
Mayor Martin Walsh cruised to an easy reelection victory, defeating City Councilor Tito Jackson during the Nov. 7 general election, according to unofficial City results. About 28 percent of registered voters participated in the election. Walsh garnered 70,125 votes, or…