Month: March 2025
JPNC Approves Votes of Zoning Committee
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 25, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session. JPNC members in attendance included at-large members Purple Reign, Sarah Freeman,…
ESNA Discusses Squares + Streets
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, during the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association’s (ESNA) monthly meeting, Laurie Radwin, Coordinator at the Roslindale Coalition, presented thoughts on the Squares + Streets process, which is wrapping up in Roslindale Square and may…
Summer Brings Unique Options for Local Children
Staff Report Even though the official start of spring doesn’t arrive for another two weeks, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose…
Planning Department Staff Talks Squares + Streets with JPNC Zoning Committee
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee hosted members of the Planning Department to discuss Squares + Streets at its meeting last week. According to the Planning Department’s website, Squares + Streets is…
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit…
Plans for 920 Centre Street Development Presented at Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, the Planning Department hosted a meeting in which the proponents of a project at 920 Centre Street described their plans to build senior rental units and new condominiums on the site. As…
MBTA Gears up for South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Special to the Gazette The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 16, 2025. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing…
The Sherrill House Continues to make Strides for Seniors
Staff Report The Sherrill House, which has supported older adults in the community for more than 100 years, is enhancing its care through new and upcoming amenities. The “not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center” is located on South…
Celebrate Youth Voices
Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival returns for second year Special to the Gazette Mass Poetry is thrilled to announce its second annual Teen Spoken Word Festival “Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud!”, set to take place…