The state Senate late last month passed legislation for criminal justice reform, which included the repeal of mandatory minimum sentences of some drug offenses and raising the age at which youths can be charged as adults, as well as other…
Month: November 2017
SLOW STREETS COME TO JP
City grants $2 million for rec center project
Mayor Martin Walsh, local elected officials including Jamaica Plain City Councilor Matt O’Malley, and local residents gathered at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Ritchie Street on Nov. 1 for an event at which the City announced it was giving…
PMAC expande su red de voluntarios
El comité de administración de parques de Southwest Corridor (PMAC) ha expandido su red de voluntarios, haciendo una campaña para aumentar la financiación de los parques estatales, y creando comunidad a través de programas voluntarios y de microsubsidios. Jennifer Leonard,…
PMAC is expanding volunteer network and engaging community
The Southwest Corridor Park Management Advisory Committee has been busy expanding its network of volunteers, campaigning to increase funding to state parks, and building community through volunteer and mini-grant programs. Jennifer Leonard, co-chair of the Southwest Corridor Park Management Advisory…
FPC Turkey Trot on Nov. 23
The Franklin Park Coalition will host its fifth annual Turkey Trot fundraiser and holiday tradition on Thanksgiving morning on Nov. 23, according to a press release. The event is a 5K run/walk that has been enjoyed by nearly 1500 people,…
Upcoming 125 Amory St. meeting; JPNC writes BPDA asking for more affordability
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is hosting a community meeting to discuss a redevelopment proposal at 125 Amory St. on Nov. 27. Boston Housing Authority (BHA) owns the existing mid-rise building at 125 Amory St., which is federally…
New license requirements start in October 2020
Massachusetts residents will need to change their identification cards by Oct. 2020 in order to travel in the U.S. by airplane or enter certain U.S. government buildings as part of the Massachusetts REAL ID program, according to a press release.…
JP Agenda, Nov. 10, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Nov. 21 for the Nov. 24 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Town Hall, discussion with Liz Malia and…
Invitacion, Nov. 10, 2017
Plazo para calendario de eventos: martes, 21 nov para la edición del 24 nov. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Para los números abajo, el código de área es 617. Reuniones Comité de zonificación de JPNC, reunión normal, miércoles, 15 nov, Farnsworth…