Jamaica Plain resident Antonio Castro Aranda, a former immigration lawyer, switched gears years ago to do mediation and conflict resolution work for nonprofits in the Boston area—something he said he was always felt a connection to. Castro Aranda now volunteers…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Janey announces expanded services at City Hall, BPL, BCYF
Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on May 11, where she announced some updates to the city’s reopening plans, as well as spoke about the “encouraging” public health data in the city regarding COVID-19. “There is no…
Baker provides details on COVID vaccines for teenagers; announces forthcoming employer vaccination program
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday toured Moderna’s laboratory facility in Norwood and provided an update on COVID-19 and vaccinations in the state. Baker said that as of Tuesday, Massachusetts saw 472 new COVID cases from around 42,000 tests. He also…
JPNC hears Faulkner Hospital expansion plans; committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on April 27, where members heard a presentation about the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital expansion plans, as well as committee updates. Susan Dempsey, Vice President of Clinical Services for Brigham and…
SNA hears two development proposals; committee updates
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on May 10, where members and neighbors heard two development presentations as well as updates from subcommittees. The first development proposal was for a self storage facility at 75 Stedman St. Jay Walsh…
Settlement reached in lawsuit against ZBA approval of affordable housing project at 3368 Washington St.
By Lauren Bennett/Staff Report A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit against the Zoning Board of Appeal decision to approve the proposed affordable housing project at 3368 Washington St., which has been widely supported by the Jamaica Plain community…
State holds public hearing for Shattuck campus proposal
On April 13, a public hearing was hosted by the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to present the project proposal for the Shattuck Hospital campus on Morton St. in Jamaica Plain, and to allow for public…
SNA hears from mayoral candidate David Halbert; updates projects
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on April 12, where At-Large City Council candidate David Halbert spoke abut his campaign and addressed questions from the community. Then, members heard subcommittee updates on various projects in the neighborhood. Halbert gave…
SNA escucha al candidato al consejo, ofrece actualizacione
La Asociación de Vecinos de Stonybrook (SNA) se reunió virtualmente el 12 de abril, donde el candidato a consejero municipal David Halbert habló sobre su campaña y respondió a preguntas de la comunidad. Halbert dio una breve descripción de su…
Kelly Ransom announces run for District 6 City Council
Longtime JP community activist Kelly Ransom announced her candidacy for District 6 City Council on April 8, vying with Kendra Hicks and Mary Tamor for Councilor Matt O’Malley’s seat after he announced he would not be seeking reelection. Ransom…