James L. Hanley, of Melrose, died at the Massachusetts General Hospital on Oct. 9 at the age of 74. Hanley was born and raised in Jamaica Plain and was a graduate of Boston English High School. He resided in Everett…
Author: Gazette Staff
32ND ANNUAL LANTERN PARADE
Children and adults celebrated the 32nd annual Lantern Parade around Jamaica Pond on Oct. 17 and 18, sponsored by Jamaica Plain’s Spontaneous Celebrations. Parade-goers carried handmade, candlelit lanterns around the pond while enjoying live music and more. These photos were…
Editorial: Roslindale Neighbors
The Gazette returns to Roslindale for the second time this year and we hope we’re welcomed as an old friend. If not, feel free to use the paper to kindle a fire, as the temperatures start to dip. We kid.…
Editorial: Allandale Woods
We are pleased that the BRA has asked the developer for the 64 Allandale St. project to consider creating a buffer zone between the development and the Allandale Woods. We hope that that actually happens. Allandale Woods is a gem…
Letter: 64 Allandale
As residents of the Allandale Woods neighborhood, we are alarmed and dismayed by the BRA’s cavalier collaboration with the developer proposing 20 new units on Allandale Street with flagrant disregard for environmental and zoning impact. The density of the proposed…
Letter: ZBA is wrong
In the Sept. 25 report on two surprising Zoning Board of Appeals decisions in August, the Gazette allows to stand unchallenged a statement by an Inspectional Services Department spokesperson that “the neighborhood groups do not meet during the summer months.”…
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
JP Agenda, Oct. 9, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Oct. 20 for the Oct. 23 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings JP Problem Properties Committee, first Wednesday of…
Invitacion, Oct. 9, 2015
El plazo para el calendario de eventos es al mediodía, martes, 20 oct para la edición del 23 de oct. Mande los eventos a [email protected]. Atención: Marque el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Comité de casas…
Sights and Sounds, Oct. 9, 2015
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Oct. 20 for the Oct. 23 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Octoberfest Fiesta, Oct. 29, 6-9pm, $75.…