Back in February Mayor Martin Walsh and the City’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recommended three Jamaica Plain projects for inclusion in the next round for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding. The three Jamaica Plain organizations received unanimous approval by…
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COVID-19 Updates for Jamaica Plain
With the number of those infected with the COVID-19 virus still increasing in some neighborhoods Jamaica Plain’s infection rate remains lower than the citywide average. According to Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) data released last Friday, Jamaica Plain’s infection rate…
Phase Two of state’s reopening plan begins this week; will have two steps
Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan began on Monday, June 8, after an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker over the weekend. “This terrible terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are…
Policía de Distrito E-13 tiene su primera reunión comunitaria virtual
El jueves 4 de junio, el Distrito E-13 del Departamento de Policía de Boston (BPD) presentó una reunión comunitaria virtual a través de Google Meet. Fue la primera vez que se realizó la reunión desde marzo debido a COVID-19. El…
Two more in custody in connection with Centre Street homicide
On May 30 and on June 4 Boston Police took two more suspects into custody in connection with the May 21 shooting on Centre Street that killed Dashawn Davis, 24, of Jamaica Plain and injured another man. On Saturday, May…
Taylor House closes its doors after nearly 24 years in JP
After 24 years, the Taylor House bed and breakfast is closing its doors to guests from all around the world. Owners David Elliott and Daryl Bichel said they had to make the difficult decision to close after COVID-19 forced many…
Rep. Malia hosts virtual office hours
State Representative Liz Malia is now hosting her regular monthly office hours online. Virtual office hours are held on the second and third Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Virtual office hours will be conducted via Zoom…
Walsh continues to make big push for accurate Boston census count
Last Mayor Martin Walsh kicked off the year-long outreach campaign to ensure a fair and complete count in the 2020 U.S. Census. At the time Walsh was joined by a group of non-profit leaders and advocates to start the decennial…
JP Movie Night announces first drive-in movie June 27
What to do when you can’t attend a movie indoors? Bring it outdoors, of course! Recognizing the need to do something for its community, while adhering to all Covid-safe social distancing measures, JP Movie Night is pleased to announce its…
BLC wants more information on Franklin Park Zoo solar flowers
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually via Zoom on May 26, where they heard a proposal for two Smart Flower solar panel systems at the Franklin Park Zoo, that were proposed to be placed near the Carousel and Butterfly…