At-large City Councilor Julia Mejia is facing some questions about her conduct at a murder scene outside her home in Dorchester, where her neighbor was allegedly shot and killed while in his car. Brandon Williams, 32, was murdered at point-blank…
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Reggie Lewis Center opened up as mass vaccination site
The last time Health Chief Marty Martinez was at the Reggie Lewis Center, it was prior to the pandemic and for a summer youth employment fair. It was a time of hope and excitement for young people who were looking…
Former State Senator, Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon East Boston resident Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Orient Heights Square picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,” Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch.…
Nearly 2,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine “Compromised” at VA Hospital
Nearly 2,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine went bad on January 19 after a freezer at the Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center came unplugged, according to a spokesperson for the VA Boston Healthcare system. “The freezer was in a…
Walsh Provides COVID-19 and Vaccination Update
Mayor Martin Walsh on Wednesday provided a COVID-19 update as well as talked about how people can continue to keep themselves and other safe as more vaccine rolls out. Walsh said that as of Feb. 9, there were 168 new…
BPS Submits Budget Heavy on Social-emotional Help, Addressing Enrollment Declines
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) submitted its budget proposal to the School Committee Wednesday night, and it was a budget that included a $36 million increase in funding over last year in what is the second year of a $100…
Local Students earn Academic Honors
Deden-Binder earns Dean’s List honors SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Lucas Deden-Binder of Jamaica Plain, for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn…
New Police Commissioner Placed on Administrative Leave following Emergence of Domestic Violence Allegations
Police Commissioner Dennis White, who was sworn in on Feb. 1 following the retirement of former Commissioner William Gross, has been placed on administrative leave as of Feb. 3 by Mayor Martin Walsh, following allegations of domestic violence. The Boston…
JPA Wants to See Different Design for 22 Castleton St. Proposal
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on February 1, where members discussed a zoning matter at 22 Castleton St. to change the occupancy of the building from a two to a three family by creating a new third floor…
JPNC Hears Update on CORE Empowerment Cannabis Shop
On January 26, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) heard an update from the CORE Empowerment team about their adult-use cannabis shop set to open at 401 Centre St. CORE Empowerment Chef Executive Officer April Arrasate said that the conversation…