Month: July 2025
BPDA Board Approves Project on Washington Street
Michael Coughlin Jr. At its latest meeting last week, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board voted to approve a project that is slated to bring two new buildings and more than 200 residential units to 3430 and 3440…
Zoning Comm. Approves Three Requests for Variances
Special to the Gazette The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its most recent meeting on Wednesday, July 16, via Zoom. Chair David Baron presided over the session that also was attended by fellow committee members…
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Competitive electric suppliers’ offers are too good to be true; Boston CCE is best for climate and wallets By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette Temptation may come in a business envelope, a marketing call or a friendly visitor…
Wu and Age Strong Announce over $1.2 million in Grants
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission last week announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000…
Boston Lyric Opera Announces its 49th Season, Book Ended by Verdi’s “Macbeth,” and Donizetti’s “Daughter of the Regiment” Set during the American Revolution
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) announced its lineup for the 2025/26 Season – its 49th – with a diverse range of productions from classic opera to innovative contemporary works and a number of collaborations with other high-profile Boston cultural institutions. Full…
Wu, Officials Celebrate First 100+ Units Converted from Offices
Special to the Gazettee Mayor Wu, along with City and State officials, last week celebrated the first 141 homes that are currently under construction and being converted from former vacant office buildings, as part of the City of Boston’s Office…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Offering $180,000 in Grants to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities
Special to the Gazette The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it is opening applications for public colleges and universities to apply for $180,000 in grant funding to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain…
Explore the Historic Neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain
Special to the Gazette 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 26 Beginning at 11:00…
MBTA Announces August Service Changes
Special to the Gazette The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Blue, Orange, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit…