By Michael Coughlin Jr. Earlier this week, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) Arborway Yard subcommittee met to discuss a number of topics relating to the plans for the proposed Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility. The proposed bus facility in the…
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Jamaica Plain Residents To Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Residents from Jamaica Plain will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Steven Penella, Chelsea Heneghan, Dong-Woo Kang, Awilda Pena, Liz Attanasio, William Cyr, Hadley Bloomhardt, Minh Do, Jimmy Kearney, Joanne Wolfe,…
Local Artist To Exhibit at the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery
Special to the Gazette The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts that is located on Eliot Street in Jamaica Plain, is excited to share that our Associate Director, Alison Croney Moses, will be exhibiting her first solo show, Alison…
Despite Higher Rates, Jamaica Plain Housing Market Is Strong
Although the current high mortgage rate environment has proven discouraging for both buyers, who are facing much higher monthly payments, and sellers, who are not eager to leave their current low interest rate mortgage, the overall residential real estate market in…
Jamaica Plain Real Estate Market Q and A With Ken Sazama of Sazama Real Estate
Special to the Gazette Q: What are the most important things to know if you’re considering buying a home right now? A: The best time to get into the market is now. Some new buyers overthink the process and focus…
What Homeowners Need To Know Before and After a Hurricane
(StatePoint) The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the National Weather Service is predicting between 12 to 17 total named storms. The best advice for homeowners who want to be better prepared? Proactively think…
New Research Uncovers the Biggest Challenges for First-Time Movers
(StatePoint) From broken belongings to going over budget, moving comes with its fair share of challenges and stresses. Recent research completed by Duck brand uncovers insights about first time movers — who they are, what their biggest challenges are and…
Fiesta En La Plaza Opening Full of Rhythm and Latinx Talent
Fiesta en la Plaza, the series of events to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month in Boston, kicked off last Sunday with a varied musical program that had the audience dancing to Boston’s City Hall Plaza for hours. The Welcome Fiesta began…
News Briefs
Man Facing Charges in JP Wireless Armed Robbery A local man was charged in federal court in Boston last week in connection with the March 20, 2023 armed robbery of the JP Wireless store in Jamaica Plain. Royal Benjamin, 63,…
Flynn and Worrell Hold Hearing on Ordinance To Study the Trafficking of Illegal Firearms
Special to the Gazette Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and Councilor Brian Worrell held a hearing on Monday, September 18, at 10 a.m. to discuss the ordinance that they sponsored to have a study and annual report with data…