George’s Shoes will celebrate 100 years in business during the Open Streets Boston festival planned for Jamaica Plain on Sunday, July 10, 2022. JP Centre/South Main Streets plans to present a birthday cake to the neighborhood gem in honor of…
Month: July 2022
Reinvestment grant will help three nonprofits doing work in Jamaica Plain
Last week District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the distribution of $60,000 in grants to Suffolk County nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting the health and safety of the county’s residents. Three nonprofits doing work in Jamaica Plain were among the 13…
Mayor Wu announces Paul F. Burke as Fire Commissioner
On June 30, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of longtime Boston firefighter Paul F. Burke as Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department. “Paul is a trusted leader in this department and has served in many roles leading our fire…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra receives $100,000 Cummings Foundation grant
Boston Landmarks Orchestra is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. The Boston-based organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.…
JPNC discusses Arborway Yard bus facility updates, committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on June 28, where it heard a presentation from the MBTA regarding the Arborway Bus Yard project, as well as discussed committee updates. MBTA ARBORWAY BUS YARD Scott Hamwey and Alexandra Markiewicz…
News Briefs
SHATTUCK CAMPUS RFP NOW AVAILABLE The state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) announced on June 14 that the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released, seeking a redevelopment partner for the Shattuck Campus at Morton St. “We…
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test-rate decreases
With summer in full swing and many residents enjoying numerous fun in the sun activities, health officials are bracing for another summer surge as the omicron sub variants of the COVID-19 virus are again spreading rapidly. After weeks of progress…
Wu announces $20 million investment to expand Boston’s Universal Pre-K program
This week Mayor Michelle Wu announced an expansion of Boston’s Universal Pre-K program to 992 total seats, which will greatly benefit working families in Jamaica Plain and beyond. The $20 million investment in early education through Boston’s Universal Pre-K (UPK)…
Elugardo, House pass reproductive rights bill in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned
In response to the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent decision to overturn Roe v Wade, Rep. Nika Elugardo joined his House colleagues last Wednesday to pass a bill to uphold reproductive justice and gender-affirming care. The bill, H.4930 “An Act…
Free, English-language ‘Romeo and Juliet’ performances set for Aug. 11 and 13
Special to the Gazette A free, public opera adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” on the historic Boston Common opens Boston Lyric Opera’s 2022/23 season with two performances on Aug. 11 and 13 at 8 p.m. Based on Charles Gounod’s 1867…