The Boston Election Department’s official polling place list for Tuesday’s city election gave an incorrect name for a Jamaica Plain polling place. The Gazette has not received any reports of voter confusion about the error. The guide on the department’s…
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Driver faces charges in Arborway crash
The 18-year-old driver who earlier this month caused a two-vehicle crash on the Arborway that sent six people to the hospital will face several criminal and civil charges, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and State Police.…
Taste of JP moves to West Roxbury
By John Ruch and Peter Shanley/Gazette Staff The Taste of Jamaica Plain, one of the neighborhood’s most popular annual events, will be held in West Roxbury this year after learning its longtime venue will be under renovation on its Nov.…
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Real Estate Today: JP real estate market stays strong
The Jamaica Plain real estate market continues to be strong, but there is a dearth of available homes, according to local real estate agents. “It’s fantastic,” Karen McCormack of McCormack and Scanlan Real Estate said about the state of the…
Real Estate Today: Scale of Washington St. development worries neighbors
A developer’s proposal for two buildings containing 20 residential units and more than 5,000 square feet of commercial space at 3371-3375 Washington St. and 197 Green St. is drawing concern from neighbors. Meanwhile, the proposal was scheduled to go before…
Real Estate Today: Parklet installed in Hyde Sq.
HYDE SQ.—Businesses like the new parklet on Centre Street at Wyman Street, while local residents are still getting used to it, according to Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS) Executive Director Gerald Robbins. Robbins said HJSMS held an impromptu lunch event…
Real Estate Today: Peace Garden redesign comes into focus
EGLESTON SQ.—The plan for the redesign of the Egleston Square Peace Garden is coming into focus. The Peace Garden property, which is located at the corner of Washington and School Streets, is owned by Clear Channel Outdoor, which has a…
Real Estate Today: Mayor announces plan to house homeless
Mayor Thomas Menino last week announced a plan to provide more housing and support for Boston’s homeless people. The city’s homeless population is currently estimated at about 7,000, an increase from last year. Only about 190 of those people live…