By Lauren Bennett Special to the Gazette The City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on Dec. 11 regarding City regulation of the proximity of certain businesses to recovery facilities. Though there was no official proposal,…
Author: Gazette Staff
JP resident to be next Boston Poet Laureate
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Dec. 17 that Jamaica Plain resident Porsha Olayiwola has been appointed as the City of Boston’s new Poet Laureate, a role she will formally begin on Jan. 1, 2019. “Porsha’s eagerness to enhance the…
JP Agenda
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Jan. 8 for the Jan. 11 issue. Send listings to [email protected] Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings The Jamaica Pond Association will meet on…
Sights and Sounds
The deadline for listings is noon, Jan. 8 for the Jan. 11 issue. Send listings to [email protected] Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Arts, music, and culture Wandering the Land…
HYDE JACKSON SQUARE MAIN STREET WINDOW STROLL
Hyde Jackson Square Main Street had its annual Window Stroll along Centre Street in Hyde and Jackson Squares last Thursday, Dec. 13 to enjoy the window creations in the district and to determine five finalists for the Holiday Window Contest.…
Invitación
Plazo para la sección de eventos: martes, 8 enero para la edición de 11 enero. Mande eventos a [email protected] Para los números abajo, el código de área es 617. Reuniones Jamaica Pond Association, lunes, 7 enero, First Baptist Church, 633…
CONTINUING LEGACIES
“Continuing Legacies: Thank You State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez,” was held Dec. 13 at the Footlight Club. There was a play, speaking program and reception, and announcements were made by Olmsted 2022, the A.R.T. Institute, and Friends of Jamaica Pond about…
JAMAICA PLAIN PROGRESSIVES FUNDRAISER
The Jamaica Plain Progressives held its annual fundraiser on Dec. 12 with an event called “Honoring Our 2018 Sheros” with members, residents, and local elected officials attending. Courtesy Photos
OUR LADY OFTHE CEDARS OF LEBANON MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Parishioners of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church celebrated the 125th anniversary of the parish on Dec. 9 with a Mass presided over by Bishop Gregory Mansour. Current pastor Msgr. Georges El-Khalli and retired pastor Msgr.…
Letters:
Ward 19 Democratic Committee hosting series The Boston Ward 19 Democratic Committee is hosting a series of public presentations by local non-profit leaders on current community issues. These presentations will be held as part of our monthly Ward 19 Committee…