Wu declares advisory through July 28 Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Thursday, July 27 through Friday, July 28, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach…
Month: August 2023
City holds public meeting regarding White Stadium
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Thursday, July 13, a virtual briefing and feedback session was held, which included presentations from both the city and a potential partner concerning the renovation of White Stadium. White Stadium, built in 1945 and run…
JP residents express support for DCR’s proposal for Arborway
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) and the Jamaica Hills Association (JHA) held a joint hybrid meeting (live and via Zoom) on Monday, July 10, that was described by JPA chair Kay Mathew as a “community conversation” regarding Mass. DCR’s controversial plan to…
Turtle Swamp Brewing to close its doors
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A somber day is approaching for those who like to enjoy a beer in Jamaica Plain at Turtle Swamp Brewing as it will close its doors on August 19, or when the beer runs out, according…
Explore the historic neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain
Now is a great time to explore the historic neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain. Then following walking tours are organized by the Jamaica Plain Historical Association. Walking Tour of Green Street Saturday, July 29 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Southern Jamaica Plain Health…
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is this weekend
One of the premier events of the summer season in the Greater Boston area is set to take place this weekend when the 19th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival returns to Revere Beach this Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July…
A sad, tragic week — safety always must be number one
When we looked at our Boston newspapers this past Thursday, a cavalcade of headlines, one-after-another, told stories of sadness and tragedy throughout our area. There was the four year-old boy who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in…