Though City Feed and Supply has closed its Boylston St. store, the Centre St. store remains open and running save for the cafe portion. City Feed President and Co-Founder David Warner told the Gazette that he has been taking safety…
Author: Lauren Bennett
COVID-19 Safety Measures in Place for Rogerson House Residents
The health and well-being of seniors is on the forefront of the minds of many as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to keep loved ones separated from their families. Rogerson House, an assisted living community on the Jamaicaway in Jamaica Plain…
JP Musician with Unique Songwriting Experiences to Release Album April 25
With all of the uncertainty and worry filling the world right now, JP resident Alex Alvanos is attempting to make it a lighter with the power of music. Alvanos, who is the leader of band Alex and the People, will…
Rep. Nika Elugardo Works to Aid People in Her District
State Rep. Nika Elugardo, like others who work at the State House, has had her normal workload and schedule turned upside down over the past few weeks. “More than 90 percent” of what she works on is related to the…
Three Squares Main Street’s new director ready to tackle business challenges
At the beginning of March, Three Squares Main Street welcomed Warren Williams as its new Executive Director, a position formerly held by Gerald Robbins. As a nonprofit organization serving more than 140 businesses in Jackson, Hyde, and Canary Squares, Three…
Community Servings prepared to keep delivering meals during COVID-19 crisis
Nonprofit organization Community Servings has an important job on a normal basis, but it has become increasingly vital in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Community Servings provides nutritious, medically-tailored meals to people with critical and chronic illnesses, and…
Baker, Walsh continue to update residents; stay at home advisory is in effect
Throughout the week, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At press time, Boston had 1838 cases of the virus, and the state has 1159. Fifteen people have died statewide,…
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council to hold virtual meetings
As neighborhood associations and organizations across the city figure out how to adjust to a rapidly evolving environment, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is no exception. The Council offers numerous committee meetings along with a full council meeting each…
Local storyteller keeps stories alive using technology
Storyteller Diane Edgecomb is known for her lively storytelling experiences in Jamaica Plain, notably her always sold out summer and winter solstice events. Edgecomb said she believes in the power of the spoken word, especially when it is spoken in…
City Council holds first virtual meeting regarding coronavirus
The Boston City Council held its first ever virtual hearing regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 23 using the video conferencing program Zoom. The hearing, which was held by the City Council Committee on Public Health and chaired by new District…