For more than 25 years, JP-based Self Esteem Boston has been providing self-esteem courses for women living in transitional living facilities, substance abusers, victims of domestic violence, and the unemployed. These programs are typically delivered in person, but, like many…
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JPNC Housing & Development Committee continues discussion on sustainability and construction
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Housing & Development Committee held a virtual meeting on May 19, where members and residents continued their discussion of sustainability standards in construction and talked about electrification and the construction of affordable housing. The…
Forest Hills Cemetery to reopen; O’Malley advocating for less restrictions
After being closed to the public for nearly a month except for visitation by lot and grave owners between 2 and 4 pm, Forest Hills Cemetery is expected to reopen gates to the public once again. According to a message…
JP Centre/South Main Streets teams up with Egleston Square and Three Squares on relief fund for small businesses
Small businesses are at the heart of the Jamaica Plain community, and many have been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. JP Centre/South Main Streets has created the Jamaica Plain Main Streets Relief fund to help those who weren’t…
City Council holds hearing on language
The City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on May 15 regarding language access and information parity during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was the first time a Boston City Council hearing was available in languages other than English.…
City Council holds hearing on impact of third party delivery fees on restaurants
The City Council Committee on Small Business and Workforce Development held a hearing on May 15 regarding the impact of delivery commission fees on restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council heard from City administration as well as restaurant owners…
As the state begins to reopen, Walsh continues to ask for “caution and commitment” from residents
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, a day after Governor Baker released his four phase reopening plan for the state. As of Wednesday, Boston had 12,143 cases of COVID-19 and 591 people had passed away. “The number…
Baker-Polito administration releases phased reopening plan
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
JPNC Hears from Walsh at Its Zoom Meeting
Mayor Marty Walsh was a special guest at the April 28 virtual Zoom meeting of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC), where he provided updates and answered questions from the Jamaica Plain community. Walsh said as the City continues to…
Despite Empty Roads, State’s Traffic Fatality Rate Doubled in April, MassDOT Says
With COVID-19 causing less traffic on roads across the Commonwealth, speeding and traffic fatalities have increased over the past month, MassDOT said on Monday in an online press conference. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh have addressed…