STONYBROOK—A long-controversial parcel of land at 101 Brookley Road may finally be in the process of development after years of vacancy. The 1.7-acre lot was purchased this summer by a real estate company and reportedly is being cleared and subdivided.…
Author: Emily Resnevic
Centre St. repair shop eyed for redevelopment
An auto repair shop at 626 Centre St. is targeted for redevelopment, though its owner is backing away from a plan to turn it into a liquor store. Christ Stamatos, the property’s owner, told the Gazette he is still considering…
Salon holds contest based on local sites
We Are Hair, a hair salon at 708 Centre St., is running a promotional contest after celebrating its second anniversary in Jamaica Plain. The contest is designed around 20 photos of the salon specialists in various locations around the neighborhood,…
JP Kids: Library recommends Halloween books for kids
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than to curl up with some scary stories and seasonal tales? Laura Foner, the children’s librarian at Hyde Square’s Connolly Branch Library, recommended dozens of…
JP Kids: Library to hold annual Halloween parade
HYDE SQ.—The Friends of the Connolly Branch Library is sponsoring the annual Halloween Party and Parade for kids this year. The event will take place on Thurs., Oct. 31, and will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the 433 Centre St.…
Radio host gets special Fazenda coffee brew
FOREST HILLS—Fazenda Coffee and Kiss 108 radio personality Billy Costa have teamed up to create a unique blend of coffee only offered at Fazenda Coffee Roasters at 3710 Washington St. Costa is co-host of Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning.”…