Senator Liz Miranda ( 2nd Suffolk District) is pleased with what she has been able to achieve in the Commonwealth’s FY2024 budget, recently signed by the Governor. Over $2.4 million will directly impact the 2nd Suffolk district, its businesses and…
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JPNC Raises Questions About Arborway Bus Facility Development
By Adam Swift Jamaica Plain residents still have plenty of concerns about plans for the Arborway bus yard. Last week, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s Arborway subcommittee held an online meeting on plans for the long-awaited bus yard. Specifically, the…
Bosede A. Opetubo Wallpaper at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the fall, we present…
Wu Appoints Lima Barbosa To Finish Lopera’s Term on Boston School Committee
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Chantal Lima Barbosa to the Boston School Committee. Lima Barbosa will serve the remainder of the term ending on January 1, 2024 that was created by the resignation of…
JPNC’s Housing and Development Committee Discusses Shattuck
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The redevelopment of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Campus has been a hot topic recently in Jamaica Plain and other surrounding neighborhoods, and the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) Housing and Development Committee shared its thoughts on…
Local Composer Releasing Album Sept. 15
Special to the Gazette Pianist/composer Olivia Pérez-Collellmir has announced the Sept. 15 release of her debut full-length album OLIVIA (Adhyâropa Records). Pérez-Collellmir lives in Jamaica Plain and teaches at Berklee School of Music. A wonderfully nuanced and diverse collection of music spanning many of…
Spontaneous Celebrations Receives $25,500 TernSOLAR Challenge Grant
Special to the Gazette Spontaneous Celebrations, a community arts center in Jamaica Plain, MA, is the recipient of a $25,500 TernSOLAR challenge grant from Tern Foundation, based in Massachusetts. The funds will support the addition of solar panels on the…
Join the Bikes Not Bombs Community on a Bike Ride for Social Change
Special to the Gazette On Sunday, September 10, Bikes Not Bombs will host the 36th annual Bike-A-Thon, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, families, and advocates for social change. The Bike-A-Thon offers diverse route options to cater to everyone’s preferences and fitness…
Gov. Maura Healey Signs FY24 Budget
Special to the Gazette On August 9, Governor Healey signed a $55.98 billion state budget for FY24. This fiscal year’s budget included monumental investments in education, workforce development, health and other key areas. Aiming at making Massachusetts more affordable, this…
Murphy Announces New Consumer Service for Suffolk County
Special to the Gazette Suffolk Register of Deeds Stephen J. Murphy announces a new Consumer Service available on Suffolkdeeds.com The Consumer Notification Service alerts a homeowner by email when a document is recorded at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds in…