Month: September 2024
Squares + Streets Zoning Districts Detailed at Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Tuesday, the City’s Planning Department hosted a public meeting in which staff delved into the Squares + Streets Zoning districts, which are slated to be employed in the ongoing Roslindale Square small area plan. …
Wu Announces Applications Now Open for Spooky Streets Grant
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing have announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. This funding builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun…
Residents Oppose Plans for 571-579 Centre St.
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting this past Monday, September 9, via Zoom, with Peter Steiger, the JPA’s vice-chair, presiding over the session in the absence of chair Kay Mathew, who, it…
Wu, City of Boston welcome college and university students
Special to the Gazette The City of Boston announced an update on the City’s preparations as college and university students move in across Boston to ensure they have a smooth transition into their new homes and communities. A cross-departmental…
Schools, Boston students urged to register for the Bcyf Spelling Bee
Special to the Gazette Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is proud to announce the opportunity for Boston students and schools to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program through the 17th Annual BCYF Spelling Bee. …
Unanimous decision: Residents oppose plans for 19 Kenton Rd.
By Gazette Staff A community meeting for abutters and neighbors of a proposed development at 19 Kenton Rd. revealed unanimous opposition to the plans for a new, three-story, eight-unit building with roof decks by local developer Joseph Federico. The…
31st JP Open Studios highlights creativity and connection
Special to the Gazette For more than 30 years, Boston artists and art lovers have looked forward to the Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS), a free annual event where the public can meet artists, experience their studios, and enjoy and…
Fiesta en la Plaza welcomes Latinx Heritage Month Sunday
Special to the Gazette This Sunday, Fiesta en la Plaza will welcome Latinx Heritage Month to Boston’s City Hall Plaza and Pavilion with a diverse artistic lineup, announced Ágora Cultural Architects. This second edition of Fiesta en la…
National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week 2024: empowering learners, enriching lives
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (JPCCALP) is proud to announce its participation in National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week 2024, taking place from September 16 to September 23. This weeklong celebration is…