Special to the Gazette The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting this past Monday, November 4, via Zoom. Chair Kay Mathew presided over the session that included fellow members Michael Reiskind, Rosemary…
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ANRC Residents and Staff Celebrate A Special Pontifical Blessing
The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) had the distinct honor of hosting His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia. During this most memorable visit, His Holiness shared a special blessing and toured the Jamaica Plain, dedicated to providing both…
Despite Expected Election Outcome, Boston Voters Back Harris for President
By Dan Murphy In contrast to the expected outcome of the Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Boston voters resoundingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in the race. According to the city’s unofficial election results…
MassDOT Announces Third Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest for Massachusetts’ Elementary Schools
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for statewide elementary school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming…
Wu and Immigrant Advancement Announce Opening of Fourth Round of “Weaving Well-Being” Grants at Inaugural Immigrant Advancement Forum
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) announced the opening of the fourth round of Weaving Well-Being grants. This was announced at MOIA’s first-ever Immigrant Advancement Forum: Our Future Now, held on…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Grant Opportunities for Fire Safety Education
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for $2 million in grants to support fire and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fire at home. The Student…
Roslindale Day Parade
Scenes from the annual Roslindale Day Parade held on October 6.
JPNC Approves Votes of Zoning Committee
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, October 22, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by Caroline Peters, the liaison to Jamaica…
3430 + 3440 Washington Street project presented at IAG meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, the city’s Planning Department hosted an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) meeting in which plans for constructing two buildings at 3430 and 3440 Washington Street were presented to attendees. Specifically, the project would…
Roslindale Open Studios was a hit
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last weekend, the neighborhood was treated to another rendition of Roslindale Open Studios, the annual art event at which over 100 artists showed off their work to the community in over 30 locations throughout Roslindale.…