El 9 de marzo, la MBTA presentó una reunión pública sobre las actualizaciones de la estación Forest Hills. El proyecto tiene como objetivo aumentar la accesibilidad. Según Arthur Gillis de la MBTA, el proyecto Casey Arborway ha causado una “necesidad…
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JP Centre/South Main Streets celebrates 20 years with in-person annual meeting
JP Centre/South Main Streets held its annual meeting in-person at the First Church in Jamaica Plain on March 23. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of the organization, and neighbors and supporters came out to enjoy local food, beer,…
JPNC discusses Poor Clare Sisters’ monastery; committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on March 22, where the main topic of discussion was a letter to be send regarding the situation with the Poor Clare Sisters’ monastery located at 920 Centre St. Marvin Mathelier of…
SNA hears about Arborway Yard; proposal for 3514 Washington St.
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) discussed two projects at its March 14 meeting, including one on the Arborway Yard proposal, as well as one at 3514 Washington St., which members voted not to oppose. ARBORWAY YARD Scott Hamwey and Alexandra…
Real estate market remains hot in JP
Heading into spring, the real estate market is in full swing, and inventory remains low in Jamaica Plain. The Gazette spoke with four real estate professionals to learn more about the status of the market and trends they have seen.…
Zoning Code Issues
Five Amory Street residents sue to overturn ZBA decision on new YES headquarters on Amory St. Following the Jan. 18 Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) decision to approve the proposed project at 265-267 Amory St. for a new Youth Enrichment…
Kush Groove/KG Collective preparing to begin construction on Columbus Ave. location
Michael Pires and Marcus Johnson-Smith of Kush Groove/KG Collective are gearing up to open their first retail cannabis stores in Cambridge and Brockton, with plans to open a location at 1589 Columbus Ave. by late summer/early fall of this year.…
Local JP author pens new novel
After several years in the works, JP resident and author Amy Hoffman’s new novel, Dot & Ralfie, is set to be released very soon. The novel takes place in Jamaica Plain and focuses on elder issues and the LGBTQ+ community.…
JPA discusses various updates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its monthly virtual meeting on March 7, and consisted of reports from committees, as well as a presentation from Jen Mergel of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and general discussion. Kevin Moloney of the JPA…
Poor Sisters of St. Clare file demolition delay review application with BLC
An application for an Article 85 demolition delay review has been filed by The Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare, Boston, Inc, which cites that the Sisters “have a constitutional right to demolish the property following any 90-day delay period imposed…