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Month: February 2026
JPNC election set for May 16; nomination papers available Mar. 18
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, February 26. On hand for the session were chair Renee Stacey Welch and fellow members Bernard Doherty, Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Michael Reiskind, Chase Brewster,…
JP’s Drawdown Brewing Co., to join Mass Beer Week Finale
Drawdown Brewing Co., the woman-owned, LBTGQ+ owned brewery in Egleston Square, will participate in the Mass Brewers Guild’s Brunch with the Brewers event on March 15. Founded by Liz Nicol, Drawdown has quickly become one of Boston’s most welcoming and…
ICE agents spotted in Jamaica Plain, other neighborhoods
Immigrant and Customs Enforcement agents were allegedly spotted in Forest Hills recently, and one person was “pulled off the street” in Roslindale Square, according to City Councilor Benjamin Weber, who spoke at the Boston Police Department’s District E-13 community meeting…
Jpndc hosts largest-ever annual Legislative Breakfast amidst heightened advocacy needs
Special to the Gazette Residents, advocates, and legislators came together to share stories, elevate community priorities, and push for solutions that keep families and small businesses rooted in Boston. Despite snowfall early Friday, February 6th morning, more than 50 community…
Olympian Alysa Liu to star alongside JP youth skaters in ‘Ice Chips’ this weekend
Special to the Gazette The Skating Club of Boston, New England’s premier center for figure skating, is hosting their annual benefit ice show, Ice Chips, on February 28th and March 1st with headliner, Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Alysa…
Mass. House passes bills regulating AI use in elections
The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bills would require the disclosure of AI use in political advertisements and would ban deceptive communications about a candidate or about the…
Some residents raise concerns about anti-drone effort
With millions expected to descend onto the World Cup this spring, some Boston residents voiced concerns about the implementation of anti-drone technology that might be deployed to monitor the games. They said they are suspicious about what would happen to…
Half Half Half Half Half Marathon returns to Jamaica Pond April 16
Boston’s greatest, shortest race is back! Join 826 Boston for their Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Check in starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 6 p.m. start. The…
Amid area development, Fenway Free Market connects neighbors
Boston residents gather monthly at the Fenway Community Center (FCC) to exchange clothing, toys and household items at the Free Market, an event designed to reduce waste and build community. The market is unique in that residents drop off unwanted…