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…
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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…
‘Parquito’ instalado en Hyde Square
HYDE SQ.—A los pequeños empresarios les gusta el nuevo parquecito instalado en Centre Street y Wyman Street, mientras los residentes todavía se acostumbran, según el director ejecutivo de Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street (HJSMS), Gerald Robbins. Robbins dijo que HJSMS tuvo…
New aikido studio opens
FOREST HILLS—A new aikido studio opened at 54A Hyde Park Ave. in May. Boston Aikikai dojo previously made its home in Chinatown and Roslindale, owner and instructor Vu Ha told the Gazette. “Ever since we began three years ago, we…
Hubway comes to JP, community input debated
The Hubway bike-share system has come to Jamaica Plain, but the City did not hold any community meetings to determine the location of the stations. Instead, the City used an online forum and outreach to community groups and abutters to…
Shooting victim found in Bromley-Heath
JACKSON SQ.–Police officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg in the Bromley-Heath public housing development on Sept. 14. The victim reportedly was shot elsewhere at a place known as “The Stadium,” possibly meaning White Stadium…
Mayoral Election Roundup: What the candidates said about JP
With 12 candidates running for mayor, polls are naturally showing a close race and many voters still undecided just days before the Sept. 24 preliminary election. For Jamaica Plain citizens still rubbing their chins–or scratching their heads–at the choices, we…
JPNC Election: 12 candidates for 20 seats
Twelve candidates have been certified to run in next month’s election for the 20-seat Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC), according to an official nominee list provided by the election’s ombuds board. The low number of candidates means the Oct. 19 election will…
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.…
JPNC extends candidate nomination deadline
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) has extended it nomination deadline for its upcoming election to Fri., Sept. 20. The JPNC will hold its biannual election on Oct. 19. The 20-member JPNC was created by former Mayor Raymond Flynn in…