Local elected officials Sonia Chang-Diaz and Liz Malia cruised to victory in their respective races during the primary election on Sept. 8. Chang-Diaz, the Democratic state senator for the 2nd Suffolk District, garnered 7,330 votes, or 79 percent of voters,…
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JP Observer: Long-needed rec facility could be built here with more funding
A fabulous Jackson Square Recreation Center (JSRC), a dream of the community for years, could actually come true. The plan for the facility on Columbus Avenue on the Jamaica Plain/Roxbury border is the result of an incredible amount of cooperation…
Cultural grant applications available
Applications are now available for the 2017 Boston Cultural Council Grants from the Boston Cultural Commission, according to a press release. More than $450,000 will be awarded to organizations and projects in Boston that address the goals of the Boston…
Real Estate Today: State of the market
While the JP real estate market has been strong this year, the September rental season saw a slight decline, according to real estate agent Rachael Kulik at JP Rentals. She says that in general, more and more people have become…
Real Estate Today: JPNC sends letter to mayor, BRA critiquing planning study
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) has sent Mayor Martin Walsh and the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) a letter critiquing the draft copy of the Plan: JP/Rox planning study, including over its affordability, design guidelines, and transportation parts. The BRA…
Real Estate Today: ZBA hearing scheduled for 64 Allandale St. project, opposition remains
A Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing has been scheduled for the controversial 64 Allandale St. project for Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The City is also slated to host a community meeting for the project on…
JP Agenda, Sept. 23, 2016
El plazo para la sección de participación es al mediodía, martes, el 11 de octubre para la edición del 14 de octubre. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Note: marca el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Conversación comunitaria…
Sights and Sounds, Sept. 23, 2016
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Oct. 11 for the Oct. 14 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Franklin Park’s Run Wild 5k, Sept.…
Op-Ed: Welcome back to school
By Mayor Martin Walsh On Thursday, Sept. 8, Boston Public Schools (BPS) began classes for their first day of school. I hope BPS teachers, parents, and students have had a restful summer, and are excited to start another great school…
Invitacion, Sept. 23, 2016
El plazo para la sección de participación es al mediodía, martes, el 11 de octubre para la edición del 14 de octubre. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Note: marca el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Conversación comunitaria…