The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is asking residents to not swim, fish or boat in Jamaica Pond due to a dangerous algea bloom that can make people and pets very sick. The BPHC issued the warning for…
Month: May 2022
Mayor Wu holds coffee hour in Mozart Park
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2nd Suffolk Senate candidates tackle questions in virtual forum
Jamaica Plain Progressives, along with Mijente, NAACP Boston, and RTC Vote, held a virtual forum for the candidates for the 2nd Suffolk Senate seat on May 23. The seat is currently held by Sonia Chang-Diaz, who is running for…
Sgt. John Dougherty of E13 retires
Sgt. John Dougherty, the Community Service Supervisor for the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Police Dept., has announced his retirement. The Gazette received countless emails regarding the sergeant’s work in the community. “Sgt. Dougherty has been…
Sgto. John Dougherty de E-13 se jubila
Sgto. John Dougherty, el supervisor de la Oficina de Servicios Comunitarios de Jamaica Plain, ha anunciado su jubilación. The Gazette recibió innumerables correos electrónicos de sus conexiones en la comunidad. “Sgto. Dougherty ha sido amigo y defensor…
Four JP community-based organizations among recipients of ARPA funds
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has awarded further funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to four community-based Jamaica Plain organizations that are working to address social determinants of health. Community Servings, Ecumenical Social Action Committee,…
John Drew, Longtime President and CEO of ABCD, set to retire
For decades Action for Boston Community Development’s (ABCD) partner site at the Putnam Community Center in Jamaica Plain has been an oasis of help and hope for countless families in the neighborhood. Social service programs like ABCD’s Fuel…
Party in the Park fundraiser brings in over $550,000 for Emerald Necklace Parks
The Party in the Park luncheon was held on May 11 at the Pinebank Promontory in Jamaica Plain. Together, more than $550,000 was raised to support the 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system that serves as a backyard for residents…
JP Observer: When Media is Media: Social media and freedom of speech
What’s been written and said about free speech and social media lately could fill a server farm. Unfortunately, much of the discussion and many disagreements so far are based on fundamental gaps in understanding. Kingpins of “social…
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REGISTRATION FOR JPOS OPENS MAY 31 Registration for Jamaica Plain Open Studios will begin on May 31, with online registration being offered this year. Registration will remain open until June 30. For more information, visit jpopenstudios.com CALL FOR FARMERS…