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…
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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…
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…
Councilor Flynn to hold a hearing on purchasing snow melting machines on Tue. March 3
Special to the Gazette Next Tuesday, March 3rd at 2:00PM in the Iannella Chamber at City Hall, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a hearing to discuss the City of Boston purchasing snow melting machines. The hearing will also…
We are so done with winter
When winter finally released its icy grip last week, with temperatures reaching above freezing for the first time in weeks, we had figured the worst of this winter season was behind us. Needless to say, that was wishful thinking. As…
JPNC recommends zoning variances for eight projects in JP
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, January 27. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by vice-chair Bernard Doherty and fellow members Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Michael…
SNA discusses what to do if ICE in neighborhood
By Adam Swift The February meeting of the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association on Monday focused on ICE activity in Jamaica Plain and what residents can do if ICE is spotted in the neighborhood. Conversations revolved around organizing on the neighborhood level,…
JPNDC offers free workshops to micro – small business owners and entrepreneurs
Special to the Gazette Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) has a team dedicated to micro – small business services. In today’s rapidly changing and challenging economic climate, it is more important than ever to support small businesses that make…
Public Service Committee discusses goals for 2026
The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 3. The committee’s purview includes issues pertaining to transportation, public safety, licensing, and public works matters. Chair Michael Reiskind and members Gert…
City Council adopts resolution supporting 2026 rent stabilization ballot question
Special to the Gazette The Council voted 9–3 to adopt a resolution urging support for a proposed 2026 statewide ballot question on rent stabilization aimed at protecting tenants across Massachusetts. The resolution cites the rapidly escalating cost of housing in…