‘Don’t be a Grinch!,’ affordable housing supporters tell Monty Gold City Life/ Vida Urbana, along with the Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) and affordable housing supporters rallied outside of Turtle Swamp Brewing on December 3, asking the brewery and…
Month: December 2021
Boing! Toy Shop named Sustainable Business of the Year
For 20 years, Boing! Toy Shop has been bringing joy to children across JP and beyond with its wide selection of unique toys, games, and gifts. Kim Mitchell, who took over the store in 2011, has lived in the…
E-13 wraps up 2021 with 25 percent fewer crimes
On Thursday, Dec. 2, District E-13 police officers hosted its final police and community relations meeting of 2021. The meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of local law enforcement. Sgt. John Dougherty provided…
E-13 cierra 2021 con una reducción del 25 por ciento en el crimen
El jueves 2 de diciembre, los oficiales de policía del Distrito E-13 presentaron su reunión virtual mensual de relaciones policiales y comunitarias. La reunión es una oportunidad para que el público haga preguntas a las autoridades locales. Sgto.…
JP Observer: Bike transport is great, but climate benefits from expansion are limited
I’m conflicted. (Is that even allowed for a columnist?) I really like bicycles and bicyclists. I love community participation in government decision-making, including about climate change and transportation Nevertheless, I like science, too. I even like crunching numbers,…
Zoning Commission passes amendment to remove parking minimums for affordable housing projects
At the most recent Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously passed a text amendment to the zoning code to remove parking minimums for affordable residential projects. The text amendment, introduced by Councilors Bok and O’Malley, was passed unanimously by…
Wu appoints JP’s Jascha Franklin-Hodge as Chief of Streets
Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu appointed former Boston Chief Information Officer and Jamaica Plain resident Jascha Franklin-Hodge as Chief of Streets. Wu said Franklin-Hodge will work to create a more sustainable and equitable City transportation system “Safe,…
Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID test rate increases
Omnicron variant shows up in Boston Jamaica Plain and the city’s weekly COVID positive test rate continues to rise post Thanksgiving and ahead of the Christmas Holiday. Adding to the bad news, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced…
Rep. Nika Elugardo is running for State Senate
State Rep. Nika Elugardo stated in a December 15 newsletter to constituents that she is running for the 2nd Suffolk State Senate seat, which was held by Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, who has announced her candidacy for Governor. She…
Wu talks about winter preparedness in the city
Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference regarding winter preparedness in the city on December 13, where she provided residents with resources for staying safe during the cold and potential snow to come. She said that the city’s…