The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on October 4, where members had a discussion about the Forbes Building, and heard from representatives of owner Paul Clayton, as well as current tenants and Michael Kane, Executive Director of the National…
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Local Poet Releases ‘Bend in the Stair,’ His Second Poetry Collection
Longtime JP resident David Miller just released his second collection of poetry, and though his love of poetry has grown over the years, he hasn’t always been an avid poet. Miller told the Gazette that his dream as a child…
As In-School After School Programs Return, Kids Can Once Again Express Themselves Through Art Alongside Peers
Heading into the second full school year during a global pandemic, many changes have been made to keep students and educators safe as they return to in-person learning. The Gazette spoke with the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts,…
Urban Forest Plan Aims to Protect and Expand City’s Tree Canopy
Trees are a vital part of life, providing shelter, shade, and air quality benefits. The City of Boston is on a mission to preserve and expand its tree canopy in an equitable, collaborative way with its Urban Forest Plan. According…
Housing & Development Committee discusses Forbes Building; Blessed Sacrament Church
The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on September 21 to continue its discussion on the Forbes Building, as well as talk abut the Hyde Square Task Force’s plans for moving forward with…
Michelle Wu endorsed by Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts
After winning the mayoral nomination alongside Annissa Essaibi George, mayoral candidate Michelle Wu spoke to media and supporters at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts on September 18, where she was joined by a group of supporters and endorsed…
Hyde Square Task Force presents three potential developers to community for Blessed Sacrament Church project
The Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) held a series of community meetings this past weekend and Monday evening regarding the selection of three developers who have proposals for the Blessed Sacrament Church building. Hyde Square Task Force has owned the…
SNA discusses updates on projects in the community
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on September 13, where members discussed updates on projects in the area. COMMUNITY ROOM AND GARDEN: Mary Ward, a member of the garden team, said that things are now growing in the Burnett…
Janey, city officials welcome college students back to Boston
Acting Mayor Kim Janey and other city officials welcomed college students back to Boston last week with an event in Allston on September 1. Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Deputy Commissioner Marc Joseph said that ISD had been ensuring that all…
Apartment-hunting platform SplitSpot makes finding an rental easier and cheaper
With students returning to the neighborhood for the fall semester, many struggle with the rental process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. SplitSpot, a website aimed at streamlining the process of finding an apartment and roommates, allows you to find…