The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on March 8, where District 6 City Council Candidate Kendra Hicks talked about her platform and addressed resident questions, and SNA members discussed updates from subcommittees. Kendra Hicks District 6 City Council Candidate…
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Walsh Provides Update on COVID-19, Vaccinations, Announces Program to Drive Customers to Local Businesses
Mayor Martin Walsh held a press conference on March 9, where he provided an update on COVID-19, vaccinations, small business assistance, and Boston Public Schools (BPS). Walsh said that for the week ending with February 28, the seven day average…
Local residents, groups hold rally in support of affordable housing
On Saturday, February 20, Boston residents, along with City Life/Vida Urbana and the Boston Tenant Coalition, gathered outside the site of the proposed Pine St. Inn affordable housing project at 3368 Washington St. for a rally to support affordable housing…
ZBA approves JPNDC affordable senior housing project
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on February 23 approved the 39 unit affordable senior housing project at 3371-3375 Washington St., as well as approved as final arbiter the project at 35 Brookley Road after previously approving it in July…
Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
JPNC discusses members election; fills three vacant seats
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on Feb. 23, where members discussed updates from the committees, decided to postpone their upcoming election, and voted in three new council members. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE Public Service Committee chair Michael Reiskind reported…
BLC approves Curley House restoration, asks for different design for storm windows
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on February 23 approved improvements to the James Michael Curley House, “including: roof repair and replacement; installation of snow guard system; repair and re-pointing of masonry; restoration and repainting of wood trim, siding, windows and…
Friends of Blessed Sacrament release public statement, petition to preserve the church for community use
The Friends of Blessed Sacrament/Amigos de Blessed Sacrament put out a public statement on February 15 to lay out requests to future developers of the Blessed Sacrament church, as it is now being sold by the Hyde Square Task Force…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves proposals at 11 Danforth St. and 14 Meehan St.
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on February 17 to discuss proposals at 11 Danforth St. and 14 Meehan St., which has been fairly contentious among residents of the Stonybrook neighborhood. 11 DANFORTH ST. Kyle Matthew…
Eliot School Provides Update on Classes and Programming
The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts held a community update meeting as part of its Salon Series of conversations on January 27 for residents to learn about the Eliot School’s plans for moving forward. The conversation was led…