Days after announcing her candidacy for mayor, City Councilor Michelle Wu held events in communities around Boston where she discussed issues with constituents. If elected, Wu would be the first Boston mayor with small children in about 30 years. “Being…
Month: September 2020
Consejera Andrea Campbell lanza campaña para alcalde de Boston
La Consejera Municipal del Distrito 4, Andrew Campbell, anunció su candidatura para alcalde de Boston el 24 sept., agregando un tercer candidato (y el segundo ex presidente del consejo) a la carrera. Se rumorea que Campbell se postularía para alcalde,…
Councilor Andrea Campbell launches campaign for Mayor of Boston
Councilor Andrea Joy Campbell announced her candidacy for Mayor of Boston on Thursday morning, adding a third candidate to the 2021 mayoral race and the second former Council President to enter the race. Campbell has long been rumored to be…
More delays on Shattuck Hospital lead to call for interim solutions
The process to continue forward movement on the Shattuck Hospital in JP and Newton Pavilion in the South End projects hasn’t stopped during COVID-19, but it also isn’t going anywhere fast – at least that’s what South End residents learned…
JP Observer: Copious Trump emails, texts to supporters dish up flattery and fear
When I was involved in reporting and editing at the Gazette, I was always interested in finding out how candidates for office were managing their campaigns. Along with learning about their relevant experience and policy stands, we looked at their…
JPA hears presentation about Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on September 14, where they heard a presentation from business owner Nicole Gunn about her proposal to open a smoothie and energizing tea cafe called Cada Dia Nutrition at 7 Burroughs Street. The…
A.O. Flats in Forest Hills officially opens
The highly anticipated housing development that brings affordable and workforce housing, as well as housing for homeless families, to Jamaica Plain officially opened last week. A.O. Flats at Forest Hills, which adds 78 new low to moderate-income units and 1,500…
Alex Gray to launch candidacy for Boston At-Large City Councilor
Democrat Alex Gray will launched his campaign for Boston At-Large City Council on September 24, pledging to bring the voices and stories of all Bostonians directly to the City Council chamber. Motivated by his lived experience as someone with a…
Community meeting for Doyle’s project set for October 1
Watermark Development and Scales Architecture are proposing a mixed-use development that hopes to bring back Doyle’s Cafe. A post on the Save Doyle’s Cafe Facebook page says: “Priorities have shifted these past few months as we struggle through this pandemic…
Baker urges Massachusetts residents to get a flu shot this year
Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference at the CVS on Washington St. in Roslindale on September 17 to urge Massachusetts residents to get a flu shot this year. Baker received his flu shot as well. “With respect to the…