In 2016, JP native Timmance McKinney began a mentoring program for Boston youth who are interested in basketball. Aside from teaching basketball and team building skills, the program aims to instill the significance of succeeding academically, as this was something…
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Candidates for 15th Suffolk Rep. Answer Range of Questions
Jamaica Plain Progressives (JPP), along with Mijente, Boston Asamblea, NAACP Boston Branch, and Right to the City Vote! (RTCV) held a virtual candidate forum for those running for the 15th Suffolk State Rep. seat on May 24. Candidates include Richard…
JPA Discusses Several Community Matters
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on June 6, where members discussed a multitude of topics ranging from the MBTA to the Forbes building to roadway issues. Better Bus Project JPA member Franklyn Salimbene spoke about proposed changes to…
2nd Suffolk Senate candidates tackle questions in virtual forum
Jamaica Plain Progressives, along with Mijente, NAACP Boston, and RTC Vote, held a virtual forum for the candidates for the 2nd Suffolk Senate seat on May 23. The seat is currently held by Sonia Chang-Diaz, who is running for…
JPNC Zoning Committee hears two matters
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on May 18, where two matters were heard: a proposal at 15 Meehan St. to increase the living space and add an extension in the rear for porches, and…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves two proposals
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on May 4, where two matters were discussed and approved: a proposal at 57 Brookside Ave., #14 to add and finish a bedroom in the second floor loft area, and…
SNA, local artists celebrate completion of murals on Extra Space Storage building
After a process lasting about a decade, the murals on the Extra Space Storage building on McBride Street are finally complete, and have been popular with the neighborhood so far. The murals are part of a community benefit package from…
Jamaica Pond Association discusses neighborhood updates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on May 2, where it discussed several topics relating to returning to in-person meetings, as well as projects in the neighborhood. RETURN TO IN-PERSON JPA member Franklyn Salimbene spoke about when the group…
Wu, BPS announce expansion of Early College and Innovation Pathway programs
Mayor Michelle Wu on May 10 announced the expansion of the Early College and Innovation Pathway program, along with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and institutions of higher education. According to a press release, “Early College provides high school students with…
SNA votes to deny proposal at 15 Meehan St.
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on May 9, where the group denied a proposal at 15 Meehan St., and discussed committee updates. 15 MEEHAN ST. SNA Steering Committee member Jonathan McCurdy said that this is the second time…