The COVID 19 virus continues to spread across Jamaica Plain with 2 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive. Deaths from the virus are also rising at an alarming rate citywide…
Month: January 2022
Baker announces that 26 million rapid antigen tests are forthcoming
The Baker administration on January 11 announced that the Commonwealth will be receiving 26 million rapid antigen COVID-19 tests over three months in a contract with iHealth, a company who produces the tests. Baker said that the tests will be…
News Briefs
Fenway Park open again as state-sponsored vaccination clinic Fenway Park is once again the site of a mass vaccination clinic, and has been open and running since January 6 providing first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves proposed dormer at 20 Orchard St.
The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on January 5, where owners of 20 Orchard St. proposed to add a dormer to their third floor to create a new master bathroom. This project had previously…
Me2/Orchestra 10th anniversary concert set for Symphony Hall
After nearly two years of pandemic uncertainty, several local residents are gearing up for their upcoming performance with the Me2/Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The Me2/Orchestra is a New England orchestra “created for musicians living with mental illnesses and the people…
SNA discusses proposals at 3430 Washington St.; 15 Meehan St.
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on January 10, where members heard presentations for two different projects: one at 3430 Washington St., and one at 15 Meehan St. Updates from subcommittees were also provided. 3430 WASHINGTON ST—STANLEY’S TOWING AND…
This Month in JP History
The following are the Gazette’s top headlines from this month in Jamaica Plain history: 2013 “Martha Eliot Health Center to cut service to adults” The Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) at 75 Bickford St., which is run by Boston…
JP Historical Society busy with upcoming events
As the winter weather continues to intensify, the Jamaica Plain Historical Society (JPHS) is preparing for some upcoming virtual events, as well as continuing its regular work as an all-volunteer organization. The Gazette spoke with the historical society’s president Gretchen…
The Cooperative Bank announces two new Board members
The Cooperative Bank (TCB) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Clayton D. Samuels and Heather B. Jenkins, to the Board of Directors. “Both Clayton and Heather’s wealth of knowledge and leadership will afford TCB the opportunity for…
Baker-Polito administration launches tool for residents to access covid-19 digital vaccine card
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced a tool that gives residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows people who received their vaccination in Massachusetts to access…