The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council met virtually on Feb. 16 where it discussed two matters: a new proposal at 12 Everett St. to built a three-unit residential building, and to change the occupancy from a two…
Month: February 2022
Ward 11 Democrats to elect delegates to Democratic State Convention
On Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 AM, Democrats will convene virtually to elect 22 delegates and 5 alternates to represent Boston Ward 11 at the 2022 State Democratic Convention. Attendees may participate remotely by registering at the Boston Ward…
Arroyo and Hayden say they are both in the race for Suffolk County DA
So far the race for Suffolk County District Attorney will be between one candidate who supports many of former DA Rachael Rollin’s reforms and another who is more moderate and was appointed as interim DA by Republican Governor Charlie Baker.…
JPNC discusses community benefits, committee updates, vacant seats
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on Feb. 22, where members talked about community benefit agreements with Jason DesRosier of the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation (CDC), as well as discussed committee updates. COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENTS “There have…
What’s old is new
As this is being written, a huge Russian Army is standing ready and poised, at the whim of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, to invade the nation of Ukraine, potentially bringing death and devastation to Europe on a scale not seen…
SNA hears development proposal, chats with Councilor Louijeune
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on Feb. 7, where they heard a presentation for a proposal at 3514 Washington St. as well as updates from committees and a few words from new At-Large City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. 3514…
JP high school senior wins $25,000 in national science competition
Jamaica Plain resident Zoe Xi, a high school senior at Boston University Academy, has been selected as a Top 40 finalist in the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search. “Society for Science and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. congratulate the 40…
Elected officials of color condemn hate directed at Mayor Wu
There’s a fine line between freedom of speech where one’s opinion is expressed during a peaceful protest and using hateful and inflammatory language to express one’s views. Since implementing the city’s vaccine mandate for all indoor venues in boston…
January sees no change in Part One crime over 2021
On Thursday, Feb. 2, District E13 of the Boston Police Department (BPD) hosted its monthly virtual police and community relations meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of local law enforcement. At…
Enero no ve cambios en la delincuencia
El jueves 2 de febrero, el Distrito E13 del Departamento de Policía de Boston (BPD) presentó su reunión mensual de relaciones entre la policía y la comunidad. La reunión es una oportunidad para que el público haga preguntas a…