Councilor and mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell is outlining her vision for her first 100 days as mayor in advance of Acting Mayor Janey’s “100 days” speech to articulate how the Administration has failed to address important issues and share her…
Month: July 2021
Outdoor Music Dates Hit JP for the Summer
Eliot Schoolyard Concerts Sunday afternoons, 4pm Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain Admission free, donations gratefully accepted Bring your own seating. No dogs, please. •July 11: 40 Million Feet (Nepalese sarangi & acoustic guitar) On a sunny day in October 2017,…
JPNC Zoning Committee Approves Enclosure of Porches on Brookley Rd. New Porches on Lamartine Street
The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on July 7 to discuss two proposals, both of which were approved by the committee. The first was at 93 Brookley Road to enclose the three front porches,…
UNITE HERE New England Joint Board Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor
UNITE HERE New England Joint Board (NEJB) announced their endorsement of City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston, an important endorsement from a union representing thousands of workers in the textile, garment, manufacturing, warehousing, laundry, human service, and…
314 Action Fund Endorses State Rep. Jon Santiago in Boston Mayoral Race
Last week, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of Dr. Jon Santiago in the race to become the next mayor of Boston. A physician, Santiago has fought on the side of science in the emergency room and in the Massachusetts…
Free Arts and Crafts Workshops for Children in July and August
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of participatory arts programming that provides children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists. ParkARTS Arts and Crafts Workshops are sponsored…
Sherrill House Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees to Ensure Health and Safety of Residents and Workers
Sherrill House, a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, announced on July 6 that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of its efforts to en-sure the health and safety of patients, residents and staff.…
Free Admission to MFA Boston July 17 and 18
To celebrate the opening of Paper Stories, Layered Dreams: The Art of Ekua Holmes, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is offering free general admission on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, thanks to Citizens, the lead exhibition sponsor and a longstanding…
Kevin Cradock Builders Awarded Top Honors
The Professional Remodeling Organization New England (PRO New England) awarded Kevin Cradock Builders, based in Jamaica Plain, two 2021 PRO Awards; a Gold Award for Residential Whole Townhouse or Condo, and a Silver Award for Residential Kitchens over $150,000. The…
State Approves Final Proposal for Shattuck Site; Emerald Necklace Conservancy Calls for Alternative Placement of Housing and Services
The discussion of alternative sites for health care and housing services proposed for the Shattuck Campus site has been a topic of conversation among residents who live in the communities surrounding Franklin Park, and what should be done with the…