Month: June 2026
Text of Letter from JPNC to City Officials
re: 3326 Washington St. Dear All, At the June 17 meeting of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Housing & Development Committee (JPNC H&D), neighbors from the working group convened by former H&D Chair Danielle Kieta-Sommer presented an update regarding…
JPNC Zoning Comm. Approves Two Matters
Special to the Gazette The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 17, via Zoom. Chair David Baron and fellow committee members Willie Mitchell, Purple Reign, Peg Preble, Gerard O’Connor,…
JPNC Sends Letter to City Officials Regarding Affordable Units at 3326 Washington St.
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, June 23. On hand for the session were chair Alcurtis Clark, vice-chair Bernie Doherty, secretary-treasurer Michael Reiskind, Willie Mitchell, Lisa Marie Caliga,…
Wu Announces Zavia Dickerson as New Jamaica Plain Liaison
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain and Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village within the Office of Neighborhood Services…
SNA Discusses Possible Doyle’s Grocery
By Adam Swift The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association held an informal discussion on the possibility of bringing a grocery story to the Doyle’s Cafe development on Washington Street. At its June meeting, SNA member Chase Brewster asked if the…
Rediscover JP’s First Official Dog Park
If you haven’t checked it out yet, Jamaica Plain’s first official dog park is fast approaching its one-year anniversary. Having opened last August, the newly renovated Flaherty Playground—located at the intersection of Cornwall Avenue and Brookside Avenue—features a spacious,…
Treat Your Pup to ‘Cow Paws’ at J.P. Licks
When you grab your summer ice cream, don’t leave your dog out of the fun. Local institution J.P. Licks caters directly to the neighborhood’s canine demographic with “Cow Paws,” a dairy-free frozen treat formulated specifically for dogs. Retailing for…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger Statewide
Special to the Gazette As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive…
Next Stop: Berklee College of Music
BAA graduate Tomas Labrador Flores receives $5,000 James Taylor Scholarship from Boston Arts Academy Foundation By Cary Shuman Two years ago, aspiring musician Tomas Labrador Flores of Jamaica Plain made a very impactful decision in his life and academic…