Category: News
JPNC election is set for May 16; volunteers needed
By Gazette Staff The upcoming biennial election of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) was the main topic of discussion at the JPNC’s regular monthly meeting that was held last Tuesday, April 28. On hand for the meeting…
Meet The Candidates
The following 17 residents have qualified for the May 16 ballot. Voters may cast ballots at any of the three designated polling locations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area A • Willy Mitchell • Bianca Terry • Eryn Ashlei…
Standing Room Only
City arts leaders, artists fight to restore city funding Special to the Gazette More than 160 artists, teaching artists, arts leaders, and representatives from arts organizations across Boston gathered last Thursday, April 30 at Boston City Hall to advocate…
JP businesses navigate the aftermath of massive water main break
By Daniela Ginsburg Brown water gushed from a broken 12-inch main pipe, flooding into Columbus Avenue and several Jamaica Plain businesses. Over a month has passed since the 130-year-old pipe burst; officials say it’s still unclear what caused…
A Village Tradition
Roslindale Jazz Festival Set for May 16 Special to the Gazette The Roslindale Jazz Festival, scheduled for May 16, 2026, remains the premier cultural event of the spring season. Curated by local jazz pianist and composer Brian Friedland, the…
Upcoming in Roslindale Village
Plant Sale and Flea Market Gardeners looking to kick off the spring season should head to Adams Park on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Roslindale Village Main Street Plant Sale will offer seedlings and starters…
Orange Line extension study nearing June deadline
Staff Report The future of transit in Roslindale is currently under the microscope as state officials finalize a critical feasibility study for the extension of the Orange Line. The study, which was greenlit by the Massachusetts House with a…
Planning advances affordable housing in Roslindale, Charlestown and Longwood Medical Area
Special to the Gazette The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan. In addition, staff recommended approval of four new development projects representing approximately 1,738,114 square feet (SF). All were approved. The…
Whittier Street Health Center to host 26th annual Men’s Health Summit
Special to the Gazette Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice,…