Corey Allen recently became the executive director of the Franklin Park Coalition (FPC), which is a nonprofit group that helps maintain the park. Allen replaces Anita Morson-Matra, who took over on an interim basis when longtime director Christine Poff left…
Author: Peter Shanley
64 Allandale project heads to the BRA board despite objections
The controversial 64 Allandale St. is heading to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board despite overwhelming objections raised during two community meetings. Letters to the BRA for and against the project were split down the middle, according to spokesperson Nick…
HJSMS quiere luchar contra la construcción con eventos de promoción
Para el tercer año, la construcción de carreteras se realiza en Centre Street en el área de Hyde Square y Jackson Square. Gerald Robbins, el director ejecutivo de Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), presentó una serie de promociones para invitar…
Casa Verde officially opens
The Mexican restaurant Casa Verde at 711 Centre Street officially opened May 2 and business has been booming, according to co-owner David Doyle. “We’ve been busy right off the bat, and feel humbled by the huge amount of support and…
HJSMS looks to combat construction with promotional events
For the third year in a row, roadway construction is happening on Centre Street in the area of Hyde Square and Jackson Square. That has Gerald Robbins, executive director of the Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), rolling out a series…
Q. and A. with musician Nima Samimi
Nima Samimi is a nine-year gardener at the Arnold Arboretum. He is also a musician who goes by the name Muhammad Seven. Samimi recently recorded a whole album just using his iPhone. The Gazette conducted a question-and-answer session with him…
Members of civic groups express concern on JP/Rox study
Members of several civic groups who represent areas within the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s (BRA) Plan: JP/Rox corridor study have written a letter to Mayor Martin Walsh and the City Council asking that no new developments be approved unless they adhere…
City Realty proposes 49-unit Washington St. development
City Realty is proposing a $13 million, 49-unit condominium development at 3193 Washington Street, according to a project notification form (PNF) filed with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). “The project is intended to be transit oriented as the site lies…
Homeless care development opens Sat.
PARKSIDE—The long-awaited homeless care development at 461 Walnut Ave. will officially open tomorrow, April 30, according to a press release. The project, which was developed by Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) and Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program…
DCR’s plan for parkways improvements crawls forward
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) plan for improving safety and access to the parklands and parkways of the Emerald Necklace in Jamaica Plain is progressing at a snail’s pace and it appears the Perkins Street and Francis…