The ongoing battle that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been waging against the Walt Disney Company not only demonstrates what a petty, vindictive, and mean-spirited little man he is, but also illustrates the danger that an autocratic ruler poses to…
Month: May 2023
Letter to the Editor
Victory for the People of Boston Dear Editor, Judge Saris’s ruling is a victory for transparency, accountability, and the people of the City of Boston. The United States District Court identified a deeply flawed process, and I welcome the opportunity…
Guest Op-Ed: Why Supportive Housing is Essential
By Samantha Montano Housing is a huge part of my life, both professionally and personally. My family owned a home that we lost as my father’s substance use disorder overwhelmed him. This experience informs and directs my investment in supportive…
Obituaries 05-12-2023
Jean P. O’Leary Brilliant Artist and a Fierce Advocate and Activist Jean P. O’Leary died on Saturday, April 22, peacefully in her sleep having a really good dream, from the look on her face. She would want you all to…
Weekly Community Potluck Dinner Brings Residents Even Closer
By Kailey Duran The space was filled with the aroma of aging wood. On any given day, there is something here for everyone — training for puppies, drumming for toddlers, food for the soul. Welcome to Spontaneous Celebrations, an oatmeal-colored…
JPNC Hears Reports From Its Committees
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday evening via Zoom. The council members tackled a full agenda over the course of the 100-minute meeting. Vice-chair Bernard Doherty helmed the session that was attended…
Wake Up the Earth Festival Set for May 6
Special to the Gazette The 45th Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival is Saturday May 6 in Jamaica Plain at Stony Brook / Southwest corridor park. There will be a new Bike Parade for Climate Reslience that is done with support…
Civilian Flaggers on the Horizon?
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Louise Johnson and Paige Sparks from Jamaica Plain’s Neighborhood and Public Service Committees joined the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting on Monday, Apr. 10, to gauge interest in the civilian flaggers ballot initiative. This…
Mayor Wu, Supt. Skipper Celebrate the Renaming of McKinley Schools to the Melvin H. King South End Academy
Special to the Gazette Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, School Leader Cindie Nelson, and Ms. Joyce King celebrated the renaming of the McKinley Schools to the Melvin H. King South End Academy in honor of the…
Frank Endorses Segel for State Representative
Celia Segel, candidate for State Representative in West Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and Brookline, has been endorsed by former Congressman Barney Frank. Congressman Frank represented Brookline as part of the 4th Congressional district for more than 30 years until his…