By Dan Murphy Four at-Large seats in November’s general election were on hand for the monthly meeting of the West End Civic Association (WECA) on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Amy Lowell Apartments. Candidates for the four City Council at-Large…
Month: October 2023
We Must Confront the New Axis of Evil
When former President George W. Bush coined the term “Axis of Evil” to refer to the nations of Iran, No. Korea, and Iraq in his 2002 State of the Union speech, his comments were largely derided. Even in the aftermath…
The Dominoes Are Falling Toward Trump
With the crisis in the Middle East and the dysfunction among Congressional Republicans garnering all of the headlines these days, the many trials and tribulations of former President Donald Trump have been relegated in recent weeks to what we in…
Residents pushing for preservation of tree on Hyde Park Avenue
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Hundreds of Jamaica Plain residents are making their voices heard, advocating for preserving a 150-year-old oak tree that could be taken down due to a project at 72 Hyde Park Avenue. In the summer…
Jamaica Pond Association holds monthly meeting
By Adam Swift At its October meeting, the Jamaica Pond Association’s Board of Directors got a public safety update from Boston Police Officer Omar Cepeda, heard from District 6 City Council Candidate Ben Weber, and considered a zoning request…
Wu endorses Weber amidst District 6 City Council Race
By Michael Coughlin Jr. As the November 7 Municipal Election approaches and candidates Ben Weber and William King continue to battle for the right to be District 6 City Councilor, Mayor Michelle Wu has officially voiced her support by…
JP’s Skelton Roberts appointed to MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Mary Skelton Roberts of Jamaica Plain to the Board of Directors of the MBTA. After years of advocacy and in a moment of crisis for the MBTA, the State Legislature and…
Wu announces $11 million federal grant to enhance Boston’s tree canopy
Special to the Gazette Mayor Wu joined Senator Ed Markey to celebrate that the City of Boston has received $11.4 million in funding from the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. This grant will bolster Boston’s workforce…
Annual Jamaica Plain Canine Costume Parade returns
Special to the Gazette This year is the 19th running of the Annual Jamaica Plain Canine Costume Parade. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, and will feature a parade down Centre Street with music from…
Wu announces 2023 – 2024 Spark Boston Council
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council. The 43-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK…