The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., March 26 for the March 29 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Egleston Square Peace Garden redesign meeting, Sat.,…
Author: Rebeca Oliveira
Reporter at the Jamaica Plain and Mission Hill Gazettes.
School assignment plan approved
By Rebeca Oliveira and John Ruch/Gazette Staff The Boston School Committee voted 6-1 to approve a new home-based, zone-free school choice plan last night. The approved plan does not include walk-zone priority and will take effect in the 2014-2015 school…
City may fund mounted park rangers
After four years off the city budget, the City of Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit —stabled at Franklin Park— may be spared the final sunset ride. City Council President Stephen Murphy told the Gazette that it might be time to…
City Councilor John Connolly to run for mayor
City Councilor John Connolly this week announced his intention to run for mayor this year. Connolly started his campaign by focusing on the need to bring change to Boston Public Schools. He is a former teacher and the father of…
City services truck makes Egleston Square debut
The City’s new resident service vehicle, City Hall To Go, made a two-hour appearance at Egleston Square on Feb. 20 to build up awareness. The truck, modeled after food trucks, offers a “menu” of services that includes getting a library…
Seniors singing class starts today
Starting today, a new class called “Singing for Seniors” will bring new and experienced singers aged 55 and over together to learn and perform at the Jamaica Plain Branch library. Taught by long-time voice teacher and JP resident Elizabeth Anker,…
JP company makes video games for phones, Facebook
The next video game craze could be hatching right here in Jamaica Plain, courtesy of local software company Infrared5. The JP-based software company is currently working a new game and a new video game system that could change the way…
Opposition to addiction clinic closure continues
Broad opposition to the closure of a 15-bed detox unit at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital continues to be voiced following a public hearing Feb. 15. Those who spoke at the hearing in opposition to the closure included a representative…
Indie business groups chart different paths
Jamaica Plain’s two new associations for local, independent businesses are committed to working together and even possibly even joining into one group in the future, their leaders said in a joint interview at the Gazette office. The two also joked…
Sights & Sounds, March 1, 2013
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., March 12 for the March 15 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events First Thursday, community art shows and…