The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 28, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by State Rep. Sam Montano and Caroline Peters, the liaison to Jamaica…
Month: June 2024
ESNA gets update on local crime
By Adam Swift At last week’s Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meeting, police officers from Jamaica Plain’s E13 district updated members on several crimes that happened over the previous month. ESNA members also raised concerns about the warming summer months and…
Obituaries 6-14-24
Barbara RhodesAugust 8,1956—May 21, 2024 Barbara Rhodes, a Children’s Librarian for the Boston Public Libraries for over 40 years, who brought a love of books and stories to innumerable children and their families during her tenure, passed away on May…
ESNA raises some questions on White Stadium redevelopment
By Adam Swift The members of the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association had an informal discussion on the White Stadium renovation plans at their monthly meeting last week. During the meeting, members agreed to send a list of questions and concerns…
Blue Cross unveils 100 Proud Bluebikes
In celebration of Pride Month this June, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is launching 100 rainbow-themed Bluebikes into Greater Boston’s bikeshare system to help drive awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality. The “Proud Bikes,” available in both pedal and…
Council invests in city services, community safety, housing in operating budget
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY 25 Operating budget. Following the Council’s first of two votes on the amended budget, it goes to Mayor Michelle Wu for…
Coletta Zapata holds second hearing on proposed legislation regarding property tax classification
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing last Thursday to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home Rule Petition was sponsored by…
Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament begins June 19
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the 2024 Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament. The tournament will kick off on Wednesday, June 19, with the championship games concluding on Saturday, June 22. For more…
Friends of the Public Garden announces Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks
By Dan Murphy The Friends of the Public Garden announced the creation of a new fund named for its president emeritus, Henry Lee, during a public launch event on Tuesday, June 11, at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common.…
June is a month of freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…