Boston Landmarks Orchestra is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. The Boston-based organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process.…
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JPNC discusses Arborway Yard bus facility updates, committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on June 28, where it heard a presentation from the MBTA regarding the Arborway Bus Yard project, as well as discussed committee updates. MBTA ARBORWAY BUS YARD Scott Hamwey and Alexandra Markiewicz…
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SHATTUCK CAMPUS RFP NOW AVAILABLE The state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) announced on June 14 that the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released, seeking a redevelopment partner for the Shattuck Campus at Morton St. “We…
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test-rate decreases
With summer in full swing and many residents enjoying numerous fun in the sun activities, health officials are bracing for another summer surge as the omicron sub variants of the COVID-19 virus are again spreading rapidly. After weeks of progress…
Wu announces $20 million investment to expand Boston’s Universal Pre-K program
This week Mayor Michelle Wu announced an expansion of Boston’s Universal Pre-K program to 992 total seats, which will greatly benefit working families in Jamaica Plain and beyond. The $20 million investment in early education through Boston’s Universal Pre-K (UPK)…
Elugardo, House pass reproductive rights bill in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned
In response to the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent decision to overturn Roe v Wade, Rep. Nika Elugardo joined his House colleagues last Wednesday to pass a bill to uphold reproductive justice and gender-affirming care. The bill, H.4930 “An Act…
Free, English-language ‘Romeo and Juliet’ performances set for Aug. 11 and 13
Special to the Gazette A free, public opera adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” on the historic Boston Common opens Boston Lyric Opera’s 2022/23 season with two performances on Aug. 11 and 13 at 8 p.m. Based on Charles Gounod’s 1867…
Options counseling opens doors to older adults with disabilities
Older adults and people with disabilities, and those who help to care for them, are often not aware of all the services and supports that are available to them mostly because they are not sure where to begin the search…
Community meeting heldfor proposed Forest Hills Station accessibility upgrades
The MBTA held a virtual public meeting regarding the Forest Hills Station accessibility upgrades on June 9, where the team presented some changes to the proposal and addressed comments and questions from residents. MBTA project manager Arthur Gillis said that…
Unidad de Cuidados Críticos de Angell está abierta
La nueva Unidad de Cuidados Críticos (CCU) de Angell Animal Medical Center ay está abierta en su sitio en S. Huntington. Ave. El departamento de emergencias de Angell atiende alrededor de 35.000 casos al año. La CCU estuvo en construcción…