A community meeting was held by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) and the project team on November 5 regarding Phase One of the Mildred Hailey redevelopment project. The project consists of replacing all 253 public housing…
Month: November 2020
Reunión comunitaria para la renovación de Mildred Hailey
Boston Planning and Development Agency presentó una reunión el 5 de noviembre sobre la renovación de los departamentos Mildred Hailey. El proyecto consiste en reemplazar todas los 253 apartamentos con nuevos apartamentos, y la adición de otros 437…
Positive Test-rates on the Rise Once Again in the Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test rate increased 24 percent as cases continue to rise across the city according to the latest stats released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week the BPHC reported that of the 22,693…
Talking about the T
Councilors Bok, O’Malley, and Wu join community to protest proposed MBTA Green Line cuts Earlier this week the MBTA laid out its plan to cut service on the Green Line, a move that was publicly rebuked by City Councilor Kenzie…
MBTA Proposes Service Changes following Decreased Ridership due to COVID-19
As part of its “Forging Ahead” program in response to ridership changes, the MBTA announced on November 9 several proposed changes to service, and is looking for feedback from riders. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said at the MBTA…
BPS analyzing new state metrics to safely move to in-person learning
As some special education students returned to schools in-person this week, Supt. Brenda Cassellius said they are taking a hard look at Gov. Charlie Baker’s call to return students to school, and just how new metrics might work in helping…
Frog Pond to Close for Skating for Season
The beloved tradition of ice skating on the Boston Common will be put on hold for the first time in years this winter due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Skating Club of Boston and the Boston Parks and…
JP Observer: COVID-19 crisis communication must get more creative, inclusive
Box 1 (“One weekend”): A large group in animation is shown at a party. You know, talking and dancing near each other with party food on a table. No masks. Musical notes in the air. Box 2: (“Two weeks later”)…
BTD Installs First Batch of Publically Accessible EV Chargers on Centre Street
By Dan Murphy The Boston Transportation Department has installed its first batch of publicly accessible EV (electric vehicle) charging stations in the municipal lot at 737 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. “In Boston, we know the urgency around climate action…
Baker Addresses Second COVID-19 Surge and Thanksgiving Holiday, Urges Caution
Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference on November 18 to address COVID-19 response in the state and what people can do to control the spread of the virus as the state deals with a second surge. Baker reported…