The developer of a proposed 195-unit apartment building at 105A S. Huntington Ave. is attempting to move all the affordable units off-site, according to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) member and Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council…
Author: Peter Shanley
Three shot in Egleston Square, two fatally
Three men were shot, including two fatally, in Egleston Square on Aug. 12, according to bpdnews.com. The incident was part of a spate of violence that left five dead in one night in the Boston area. According to bpdnews.com, Boston…
Q. and A. with writer Michelle A. Gabow
Michelle A. Gabow, a longtime resident of Jamaica Plain, is a playwright and actor who recently penned her first book, “God is a Dog: Lost and Found in Paris.” The Gazette recently conducted a question-and-answer session with her through email…
Terrance Williams takes second shot at Councilor Yancey
Dorchester resident Terrance Williams is taking another shot at dethroning longtime District 4 City Councilor Charles Yancey. He says he is running because he wants to assist people in the community. Williams lost to Yancey in the 2013 election, garnering…
JPNDC files Heath St. affordable housing project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Redevelopment Authority for a $16.4 million affordable rental development at City-owned land formed by the triangle of Heath, New Heath and Bromley streets. The…
Developer plans 20 units for Allandale St.
A Dorchester-based developer has filed a project notification form (PNF) with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) for a 20-unit development at 64 Allandale St. The property at 64 Allandale St. is on the border of West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.…
Local reaction supports USOC ending Boston 2024’s Olympic bid
The United States Olympic Committee has withdrawn Boston 2024’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, citing the lack of public support, according to a statement released by USOC Chief Executive Officer Scott Blackmun on July 27. Franklin Park was…
USOC retira la oferta olímpica de Boston 2024
El comité olímpico estadounidense (USOC) ha retirado la oferta de Boston 2024 de albergar los Juegos Olímpicos del verano de 2024, citando la falta de apoyo público, según una declaración del jefe ejecutivo de USOC Scott Blacknum el 27 de…
Walsh announces the creation of 175 more youth jobs
Mayor Martin Walsh announced on August 3 the creation of 175 additional youth summer jobs for nine community-based organizations, according to a press release. The jobs were created through $230,000 in corporate and individuals sponsorships to the Mayor’s Summer Jobs…
BHA issues RFP for 125 Amory St.
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) issued last month a request for proposals (RFP) to renovate 125 Amory St. and possibly add market-rate units at the site, according to BHA spokesperson Lydia Agro. The development at 125 Amory St. currently provides…