The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met for their monthly meeting on February 10, where they heard a preliminary proposal for condominiums to be built on the vacant lots at 97-99 Williams St. Architect Elaine Scales presented the proposal, along…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Canadian Activist Spreads the Word about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Though it was a chilly evening, many neighbors came out for the monthly Black Lives Matter vigil on February 6 outside of the First Baptist Church, where they heard from journalist and activist Shelia North who hails from Winnipeg, Canada…
New Bus Lanes Scheduled for Columbus Ave.
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced that bus lanes and pedestrian improvements are coming to Columbus Avenue after hearing complaints from riders that congestion has caused buses to travel more slowly. This project is part of the Jamaica Plain and…
JPNC Denies 10 Stonley Rd. Project; Discusses Soofa Signs
he Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council met for its monthly meeting on January 28, where there were no special presentations, but council committees presented updates. Zoning Committee The Zoning Committee, led by David Baron, heard seven proposals last month. Five were…
Rep. Elugardo Provides Updates to the JPA Community Meeting
State Rep. Nika Elugardo was a guest speaker at the Feb. 3 meeting of the Jamaica Pond Association. She talked about bills she’s filed this past year as well as what she looks forward to this year. Elugardo said she…
ZBA Denies 14 Unit Building on Rock Hill Road
The Zoning Board of Appeal on January 28 denied an application for a four-story, 14 residential unit building at 12 Rock Hill Road, with ancillary parking spots at 29 Rock Hill Road, citing that the building was too dense for…
Chase Bank Presents New Proposal for Development at 701 Centre St.
A well-attended community meeting was held regarding the Chase Bank project at 701 Centre St. on January 30. Three architects: Ed Forte, Gert Thorn, and Michael Epp found issues with the renovations that Chase Bank made to the storefront at…
10 Stonley Development Project Receives Denial from JPNC Zoning Committee
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee held a very well attended meeting on January 22, where neighbors packed the room to discuss issues they had with several projects on the agenda. 387-399 Centre St. First on the agenda…
SNA Hears BMS Paper Proposal
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met for its monthly meeting on January 13, where the community heard a presentation for the redevelopment of the BMS Paper Co. lot located at 3390 Washington St. Chris Tracy of O’Neill and Associates,…
SNA Oye Propuesta Para El Lote De BMS Paper
La Asociación de Vecinos de Stonybrook (SNA) se reunió para su reunión mensual el 13 de enero. -BMS Paper Co. SNA escuchó una presentación para la renovación de BMS Paper Co. en 3390 Washington St. Los desarrolladores están proponiendo…