The Forest Hills area around the T station is a tough place to park now for the residents. At one of the meetings allowing the public to attend pertaining to the new development at the intersection of Ukraine Way and…
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Letter: Next steps after Question 2
Last Wednesday I received an email congratulating me on the defeat of ballot question 2. After spending months trying to prevent this measure from passing, I was incredibly relieved to see it go down. But what really struck me about…
Letter: Shop Locally First
I have been asked, “Why are you a member of JP Local First?” Well, I choose to spend my money where I think it will do the most good. Sometimes that means looking for a good deal, other times it…
Letter: Protect mother earth
I know that many of your readers, like me, have been reeling from the election results of Nov. 8. More than ever, we all know that it is time for us to take action to protect those who feel threatened…
Trump, marijuana win
In a stunning upset, Republican Donald Trump was elected President of the United States on Nov. 8, according to the Associated Press. Trump beat out several challengers, including Democrat Hillary Clinton, Libertarian Gary Johnson, and Green-Rainbow candidate Jill Stein. Also…
Residents reject revised 64 Allandale St. proposal
Jacqueline Nunez, the developer of the 64 Allandale St. project, brought a revised proposal to a Nov. 7 community meeting, but the vast majority of attendees rejected it, expressing continuing concerns, including over density and the affect on Allandale Woods.…
ELECTION 2016
Mixed reaction to Forest Hills bus canopy proposal
Residents had mixed reactions to the 60 percent completed design of the Forest Hills bus stop canopy project, which was presented at a public meeting on Nov. 2 at English High School. The construction of the canopy is part of…
Artista de JP presenta su obra en South End
Lonas de plástico salpicadas de pintura cubrieron el suelo de madera y en las paredes, grandes cuadros de personas en eventos sociales formales. El arte de Robert Freeman dio vida a un estudio simple en Waltham. “Quiero que la gente…
Energy and money savings thru partnership
The Mildred C. Hailey Apartments received funding for replacement heating and hot water systems as a result of a partnership between Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), according to a press release. ABCD’s Low Income…