In a continuation of a nearly 30 year partnership, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and the Dimock Center in Roxbury’s Egleston Square have teamed up to provide fresh, homemade meals for the Dimock Center’s Early Education families in the face…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Forest Hills Cemetery closed to general public
Forest Hills Cemetery announced on April 22 that it is closing its gates, “allowing only visitation by lot and grave owners daily between 2 and 4 pm,” according to a letter from cemetery president George H. Milley, III. Milley said…
Walsh urges residents to continue social distancing, expands outreach for information
Mayor Walsh continues to urge Bostonians to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City and state in order to continue to control the spread of COVID-19. As of April 22, Boston had 6,560 confirmed cases of the virus,…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves three projects during virtual meeting
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually via Zoom on April 15, where three proposals were heard, one at 135 Carolina Ave., one at 24 Spalding Street, and one at 6-8 Wise St. 135 Carolina Ave. Patrick…
Governor provides updates to the state amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Over the weekend and early this week, Governor Charlie Baker made several announcements regarding COVID-19 in the state. Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. He said that…
JPNC Housing & Development discusses building electrification
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Housing & Development Committee met virtually via Zoom on April 21, where a presentation was made by Aidan Foley about building electrification as an alternative to gas. The Committee has discussed this issue before but…
City Council holds second hearing to discuss rent relief
The Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a hearing on April 17 to discuss rent relief for both residential and commercial tenants in properties owned by the City and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA).…
City Council holds hearing to discuss ways to help residents facing displacement; in need of rental assistance
The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a virtual Zoom meeting on April 9 on two different hearing orders that have been filed regarding assistance for those facing eviction, displacement, and who are in need of rental…
JP’s JR Mannetta Tests his Trivia Skills on Jeopardy!
Jamaica Plain resident JR Mannetta grew up playing trivia around the Greater Boston area, but this year he got to play in the big leagues—he made it onto an episode of Jeopardy! that aired in March. The Boston native was…
COVID-19 Update: Baker and Walsh Announce Stricter Measures
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh continue to provide updates to residents and have implemented new measures to prevent further spread of the virus. As…