The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on Feb. 7, where they heard a presentation for a proposal at 3514 Washington St. as well as updates from committees and a few words from new At-Large City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. 3514…
Author: Lauren Bennett
JP high school senior wins $25,000 in national science competition
Jamaica Plain resident Zoe Xi, a high school senior at Boston University Academy, has been selected as a Top 40 finalist in the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search. “Society for Science and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. congratulate the 40…
BPS Superintendent Cassellius to leave at end of school year
On Monday, Feb. 7, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced that she would be leaving the role at the end of this school year after three years. In a statement, Cassellius said, “Working alongside so many…
Eliot School’s Alison Croney Moses awarded US Artists Fellowship
Alison Croney Moses, Associate Director at the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, has been awarded a $50,000 US Artists Fellowship. Eliot School Executive Director Abigail Norman told the Gazette in an email that “Alison is one…
Baker administration to lift mask mandate in schools on Feb. 28
The Baker administration on Feb. 9 announced that the statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools will be lifted on Feb. 28, the date it was set to expire. Gov. Charlie Baker said at a press conference on Wednesday…
JP Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee discusses two projects
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on February 2, where two matters were discussed: one at 41 Cornwall St. to construct new dormers on the roof, and one at 72 Hyde Park Ave. to raze the…
Andrea Campbell announces campaign for Attorney General
Former city councilor Andrea Campbell announced her bid for Attorney General on Feb, 2 at a press conference in Dorchester. Campbell joins attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan and former Assistant Attorney General Quentin Palfrey in the race to fill the seat currently…
ZBA approves new single family home at 88 Rockview St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a new single family house at 88 Rockview St. on Feb. 8. Abbey Wojtowicz and Joe Charet are the owners of the lot who said they would like to build a house…
Eliot School to receive grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
For the third year in a row, the Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will help fund the school’s Artist in Residence project, which…
Wu extiende el plazo para que los empleados de la ciudad se vacunen
La alcaldesa Michelle Wu anunció el 24 de enero que extendió la fecha para que los trabajadores de la ciudad cumplan con su mandato de vacunación. El mandato originalmente estaba programado para el 15 de enero, y aquellos que no…