City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu held a press conference outside of the Egleston Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) on June 14, where she talked about her plans for affordable housing. Rev. Vernon Walker of the Massachusetts…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Wu presenta sus planes para viviendas asequibles
La consejera municipal y candidata a alcalde, Michelle Wu, presentó una conferencia de prensa fuera de la biblioteca de Egleston Square el 14 de junio, donde habló sobre sus planes para viviendas asequibles. El reverendo Vernon Walker del Sierra Club…
Ula Cafe’s new owners plan to offer local food, events
When Marvin Mathelier and Beth Santos moved to Egleston Square a few years ago, they took note of the changing nature of the neighborhood and its diversity. The two said they always wanted to open a cafe as a community…
State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz announces her candidacy for governor
Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz announced on June 23 that she is joining the race for governor of Massachusetts. Chang-Diaz currently serves as the state senator for the Second Suffolk District, which includes parts of Jamaica Plain. The Boston Globe and other…
Janey calls for equity in BPS; applications for Boston School Committee are open
Last week, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced “important steps to move the Boston School Committee forward with greater equity and opportunity” at a press conference on June 16. The announcement follows the resignation of two Boston School Committee members, Alex…
SNA hears from council candidate Kelly Ransom, proposal for recycling station, votes not to oppose enclosure of front porches at 93 Brookley Rd.
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on June 14, where members heard from District 6 City Council candidate Kelly Ransom, heard a preliminary proposal for a transfer station at Forest Hills at Morton Street, and voted on a project…
Wenham Street Cinema back in action; screenings and four concerts planned for the summer
Looking for a place to meet new neighbors, share some snacks, and enjoy films and concerts?The Wenham Street Cinema, a community gathering place for screenings and concerts in JP resident Matt Shuman’s garage, is back in full swing as all…
JPA Discusses Zoning Issues; Swimming in Jamaica Pond
The Jamaica Pond Association met virtually on June 7, where members discussed two zoning matters as well as a petition to allow swimming in Jamaica Pond. Zoning The first zoning matter was at 757 Centre St. for a renovation to…
Local Bands Reflect on Pandemic; Perform Shows at Midway Cafe
In an effort to return to a sort of normalcy, JP-based band Alex and the People, along with another band called Wildcat Slim, held an in-person concert at Midway Cafe on June 5. “It was super crazy,” said Alex Alvanos,…
Complaints Filed Against Project on Washington St.
Monty Gold, the owner of the building at 3377 Washington St., home to Turtle Swamp Brewing, has filed another suit against the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) decision to approve the affordable senior housing project at 3371-3375 Washington St. This…