It has been a little over a month since City Councilor Michelle Wu announced her candidacy for mayor, and she has ben out and about in the neighborhoods campaigning on various issues. As a Roslindale resident, Wu has a unique…
Month: October 2020
JP Observer: Better electric supplier just around the corner
Nervous and excited as Nov. 3 approaches? After we cast our ballots and while we wait for results will be a good time to take a minute to look at a recent electric bill and see what it says under…
Officials announce Mayor’s pumpkin carving contest
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be celebrating Halloween with Mayor Walsh’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by Xfinity. Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Parks Department recognize the effort that Boston…
School Committee Chair questioned over comments during hearing
Several community members and one City Councilor are calling out the comments made by School Committee Chair Michael Loconto at the eight-hour hearing Wednesday and into Thursday morning regarding some of the speakers calling on the Committee not to approve…
DCR holds community meeting regarding Arborway Parkway Improvements project
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) held a community meeting on October 21 regarding the Arborway Parkway Improvements project. The project, which is now being carried out by design engineer Howard Stein Hudson, has been in the works…
Walsh continues to warn residents about the dangers of large gatherings
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on October 15, where he continued to warn residents of the dangers of COVID-19 and the importance of following the guidelines set forth by the city and state. “We are looking to strengthen…
Early voting and ballot dropbox locations around the area
You can drop off your mail-in ballot at any early voting location during the early voting period. For a full list of ballot dropbox locations, visit boston.gov/election. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain The dropbox will be…
English High Alumni Association planning 200th Anniversary
When members of the English High School Alumni Association heard the call some years ago by former Supt. Carol Johnson to close the JP high school down – the oldest public high school in America – they immediately called a…
JP Centre/South Main Streets awards grants for reopening
JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded grants to nine businesses in the JP Centre/South district to assist with their reopening expenses and outdoor seating. Grants of $1000 were awarded to the following businesses: • Casa Verde at 711 Centre Street…
Milmore new Grant Manager at NBP
National Braille Press (NBP) announced that it has promoted Chris Milmore from Development Associate to Grant Manager. In his new role, Milmore will be responsible for writing grants and implementing fundraising plans as they pertain to foundations and corporations. The…