Category: News
Hyde Sq. house in limbo after owner’s death
HYDE SQ.—A year-and-a-half after its owner was found dead inside, the house at 38-40 Sheridan St. remains unoccupied and unclaimed in a legal limbo. Elderly Doris Warren died alone in her home in June 2012 and was not found until…
Walsh announces public transition forums
Mayor-elect Marty Walsh and his transition team have announced a series of public meetings, several of which will be held at English High School, aimed at gathering community input on many of the City’s issues. The first meeting, focused on…
JPNC lawsuit settlement deal reached
With a deal for more affordable housing and a pedestrian path, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) has agreed to settle its lawsuit against an apartment project at 161 S. Huntington Ave. The deal announced Dec. 3 would end the…
Norbert School construction starts
HYDE SQ.—The sale of the Norbert School on the Blessed Sacrament Church campus has been finalized and construction has started to turn the building into 21 apartments. “We are thrilled to be at this point and bring new life to…
A sweet time to start raising honeybees
HYDE SQ.—If you love honey and have considered keeping your own beehives, this is the season to get started, according to JP resident and Boston Beekeepers Club co-founder Stephanie Elson. The time of the year is perfect, and so is…
Tacos El Charro, socio del “parklet”, cierra
Después de veinte años, Tacos El Charro, el restaurante mexicano en 349 Centre Street y uno de los socios que mantienen el “parklet” en el mismo lugar, bajó la cortina. Se vendió el verano pasado. Los nuevos dueños planean reabrir…
Casey funding source named; historic review pending
FOREST HILLS—The state has identified a possible alternative funding source for part of the Casey Arborway project. Meanwhile, it still awaits Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) review of part of the project, which will replace the Casey Overpass at Forest Hills…
Archdiocese lifts limits on church reuse
HYDE SQ.—A deed restriction on the former Blessed Sacrament Church building at 365 Centre St. has been lifted, apparently aiding the Hyde Square Task Force’s (HSTF) redevelopment plans, according to Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) spokesperson Sally Swenson. When…
Domino’s delays local zoning hearing
The franchisee seeking to open a Domino’s Pizza in Egleston Square delayed an appearance before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee originally slated for Dec. 4. According to committee chair David Baron, the “applicant’s representative said they wanted to…