Bag ban on hold
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The City Council moved to keep an ordinance that would tax plastic…
JP dog park proves elusive
After an unofficial dog park closed this summer in Jamaica Plain, City and state officials began a search to find…
Nuevo estudio investiga los impactos del ruido en los residentes
De Beth Treffeisen Especial a la Gaceta El ruido de la construcción, los aviones, las bocinas de los coches y…
Noise impacts to residents are mapped out in new study
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette Construction sites, planes flying over head, cars honking, loud music blasting, all contribute…
JP Observer: Part of historic house could be renovated for better use
Jamaica Plain depends on dozens of separate buildings to act as its “arts centers,” so it’s exciting to learn that…
BPDA approves 3353 Washington St. project
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board during its Dec. 15 meeting approved the $18 million, mixed-used project at…
City Council passes gas leaks ordinance
The City Council during a Dec. 14 passed by a 12-1 vote a city ordinance aimed at addressing natural gas…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves project at old James’s Gate site
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) Zoning Committee voted during a Dec. 6 meeting in favor of recommending a mixed-use…
JP Agenda, Dec. 9, 2016
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Jan. 10 for the Jan. 13 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617…