The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on May 20, where developer Lee Goodman and architect Elaine Scales presented the most recent iteration of the proposal to revive Doyle’s Cafe and add housing and a grocery…
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JPNC Discusses Local Developments and Its Election; Hears from D6 Candidate Kelly Ransom
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on May 25, where members discussed committee updates as well as heard from District 6 City Council candidate Kelly Ransom. Zoning Committee: Zoning Committee Chair Dave Baron reported that none of the…
First Baptist Church to Return to In-Person Outdoor Services on June 6
With the news of all COVID-19 restrictions being lifted by the state on May 29, many businesses and organizations are deciding how they are going to move forward after adapting to changing public health guidelines and operating a certain way…
Community Meeting for Egleston Square Library Redesign Looks at Planning Options
A fourth community meeting regarding the redesign of the Egleston Square branch of the Boston Public Library was held on May 18, with the main purpose of looking at planning options and how different programs would work with the library…
Council At-Large Candidates Discuss Issues of Housing, Police, and More at Candidate Forum
JP Progressives, Mijente, NAACP, Right to the City Vote, and BEJA hosted a forum for the At-Large City Council candidates on May 17, where 12 candidates were split into two groups and answered questions related to housing, education, police, workers…
Janey Announces New Funding for Recovery Investments in the City
May 25 marked the one year anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s death after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim Janey on Tuesday said that “on this anniversary of the…
Barros, Santiago help stuff gift bags for senior mothers as part of ‘I Remember Mama’ event
JP-based nonprofit Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS) held its 26th annual ‘I Remember Mama’ event on May 8, but this year, the event looked a little different. The program is typically a brunch held at a hotel for around…
District 6 candidates respond to questions in forum hosted by JP Progressives; NAACP Boston
JP Progressives and NAACP Boston hosted a candidate forum for the District 6 City Council candidates on April 28. So far, candidates include Kendra Hickslk, Kelly Ransom, and Mary Tamor. The candidates were asked a series of questions by moderators…
Roslindale author releases new thriller book
Roslindale resident and author R.B. Wood just released his newest novel, Bayou Whispers, and if supernatural thrillers are your style, this book is for you. According to the book’s description, it’s “the story of no-nonsense New Orleans native, Jeannine LaRue,…
JPA hears from two city council candidates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on May 3, where City Council candidates David Halbert and Kelly Ransom talked about their campaigns and answered questions from residents. Kelly Ransom is running for District 6 City Council against candidates Kendra…