The renovation of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library is on schedule and is expected to reopen sometime is spring of 2017, according to Boston Public Library spokesperson Rosemary Lavery. She said in an email that the new addition facing South…
Author: Peter Shanley
ZBA hearing on 64 Allandale St. project deferred
The developer of the 64 Allandale St. project asked, and was granted, a deferral during a Sept. 27 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing on variances the project needs. The project is now expected to go before the ZBA in…
Man fatally shot in Jackson Square
A 42-year-old male was fatally shot at the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments in Jackson Square on Sept. 27, according to bpdnews.com. Boston Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a report of a person shot at the housing development around 12:56…
JP man fatally shot in Egleston Square
A 20-year-old male was fatally shot in Egleston Square on Oct. 8, according to bpdnews.com. Boston Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 2044 Columbus Ave. around 10:56 p.m. on Oct.…
BPD seeks suspect in sexual assault
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is seeking a suspect wanted for a sexual assault that happened on Sept. 29 near Gay Head Street and Minden Street, according to bpdnews.com. Police officers responded to Gay Head Street and Minden Street around…
JP Kids: Q. and A. with the owners of the INTEGRARTE dance studio
The wife and husband duo Erica Cornejo and Carlos Molina recently opened the INTEGRARTE dance studio in Jamaica Plain at 85 Seaverns Ave. The Gazette recently conducted a question-and-answer session through email with them about their dance careers and opening…
JPNC attempts to jumpstart parkway improvement project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council has sent a letter to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), attempting to jumpstart the department’s plan for improving safety and access to the parklands and parkways of the Emerald Necklace in Jamaica…
Chang-Diaz, Malia cruise to victory
Local elected officials Sonia Chang-Diaz and Liz Malia cruised to victory in their respective races during the primary election on Sept. 8. Chang-Diaz, the Democratic state senator for the 2nd Suffolk District, garnered 7,330 votes, or 79 percent of voters,…
Real Estate Today: JPNC sends letter to mayor, BRA critiquing planning study
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) has sent Mayor Martin Walsh and the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) a letter critiquing the draft copy of the Plan: JP/Rox planning study, including over its affordability, design guidelines, and transportation parts. The BRA…
Real Estate Today: ZBA hearing scheduled for 64 Allandale St. project, opposition remains
A Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing has been scheduled for the controversial 64 Allandale St. project for Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The City is also slated to host a community meeting for the project on…