The Housing & Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on November 16 to discuss a couple of Article 80 projects as well as a few other matters. The group head from developers before asking questions…
Author: Lauren Bennett
JPNC Public Service Committee approves licensing requests for bubble tea shop; Brendan Behan Pub
The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on November 9, where members discussed two licensing matters: one at 3193 Washington St., and one at 378 Centre St. 3193 WASHINGTON ST. At 3193 Washington St.,…
Michelle Wu holds first press conference as mayor
Mayor Michelle Wu hit the ground running on November 17 with her first press conference since being sworn in as Boston’s first elected woman mayor and mayor of color on November 16. “I’m excited to start our first full day…
JPA discusses proposed dormer at length; asks for proponent to return in December
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on November 8 where it had a lengthy discussion on a zoning matter at 20 Orchard St. Erica Rice and her husband Justin live at the address with their three children, and have…
Acting Mayor Kim Janey delivers farewell address days before Wu took office
A farewell event for Acting Mayor Kim Janey was held at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on November 10, where she delivered a farewell address and reflected on her service to the City of Boston as its first woman and first…
Jamaica Plain Arts Council hosts annual meeting virtually
The Jamaica Plain Arts Council (JPAC) held its annual meeting virtually on November 17, where the board talked about this year’s Open Studios and events. According to the Jamaica Plain Open Studios website, “the Jamaica Plain Arts Council is a…
Temporary housing and services for 30 individuals announced at Shattuck Campus
Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders wrote a letter on November 15 explaining that temporary housing for up to 30 unhoused individuals will be created on the existing Shattuck Campus site in Franklin Park and is expected to…
Eight affordable homes at Call Carolina are ready for first-time homebuyers
The eight mixed-income homes that constitute the Call Carolina development have been completed, and were celebrated by the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC), Acting Mayor Kim Janey, and the homeowners on October 23. According to a press release from…
Community Servings ready for 29th Annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser
Community Servings is gearing up for its 29th annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser, which raises money for the organization to make and serve meals to chronically ill people across the state. “Community Servings has been feeding critically ill residents…
Organizations, individuals push for state plan for Shattuck Campus amid ‘worsening public health emergency’
A group of organizations and residents sent a letter on October 27 to Acting Mayor Kim Janey and candidates for mayor and City Council calling for support of the state’s plan for the redevelopment of the Shattuck Campus in Franklin…