Boston mayoral candidate Mike Ross does not think throwing money at a problem and hoping it goes away is the best solution to a problem, he said during a recent hour-long interview at the Gazette’s office this week. Take public…
Author: Peter Shanley
Arborway accident injures 6 people, 2 critically
A two-vehicle crash on the Arborway on Sept. 6 sent six victims to local hospitals, including two teenagers in critical condition, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and the State Police. Around 2 p.m. on Sept. 6,…
Route 39 bus stop upgrades delayed
The completion of the Route 39 bus improvement project has been delayed because drainage structures at some “bump-out” curb extensions could not be relocated, according to MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo. The project was expected to be substantially completed around Labor…
Nursing home has new owner
PARKSIDE—The Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center at 174 Forest Hill St., which was recently bought by the Sheehan Health Group, is undergoing a $1 million renovation. “It’s pretty extensive,” said Patrick Sheehan, owner of Sheehan Health Group, while…
Martha Eliot transfers adult patients, increases services
The transition of adult patients from Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) to other facilities was completed on July 1, as was scheduled, according to Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) spokesperson Rob Graham. MEHC has also added pediatric providers and mental health…
Burglaries hit Jamaica Plain area
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is investigating a series of residential burglaries that happened last week in Jamaica Plain and the surrounding area. Police responded to two burglaries Sept. 4 in Jamaica Plain, the first around 12:07 a.m. at 32…
Burglaries hit Jamaica Plain area
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is investigating a series of residential burglaries that have happened this week in Jamaica Plain and the surrounding area, according to bpdnews.com. Police responded to two burglaries yesterday in Jamaica Plain, the first around 12:07…
Mayoral candidate Yancey has education on his mind
Mayoral candidate Charles Yancey staked his claim to the title of the race’s “education candidate” during a recent hour-long interview at the Gazette’s office. Yancey, currently a city councilor whose district includes part of Jamaica Plain, spent the majority of…
Local musician joins JP Music Festival lineup
Merrie Amsterburg, a Jamaica Plain singer-songwriter, won’t be alone as she steps onto the stage Sat., Sept. 7 for the third annual Jamaica Plain Music Festival. Next to her will be her husband Peter Linton. The two met years ago…
Los candidatos quieren mejorar los parques
En un foro sobre los parques el 16 de agosto, la mayoría de los candidatos para alcalde expresaron su deseo para más fondos para los parques y de hacer más eficiente el proceso de conseguir permisos. Alrededor de 300 personas…