Just as Jamaica Plain’s population is composed of a wide range of people and groups, the Boston neighborhood is divided into various sections for different purposes. Sub-neighborhoods Jamaica Plain is divided into 11 major sub-neighborhoods recognized on the Boston Redevelopment…
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The Guide to Jamaica Plain: JP is Green
Though Jamaica Plain is part of the city of Boston, the parks, urban wilds, playgrounds and community gardens, many supported by the city and state, allow an escape from an overdose of urban life. JP is bordered on three sides…
Martha Eliot transfers adult patients, increases services
The transition of adult patients from Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) to other facilities was completed on July 1, as was scheduled, according to Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) spokesperson Rob Graham. MEHC has also added pediatric providers and mental health…
Burglaries hit Jamaica Plain area
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is investigating a series of residential burglaries that happened last week in Jamaica Plain and the surrounding area. Police responded to two burglaries Sept. 4 in Jamaica Plain, the first around 12:07 a.m. at 32…
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Burglaries hit Jamaica Plain area
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is investigating a series of residential burglaries that have happened this week in Jamaica Plain and the surrounding area, according to bpdnews.com. Police responded to two burglaries yesterday in Jamaica Plain, the first around 12:07…
Mayoral candidate Yancey has education on his mind
Mayoral candidate Charles Yancey staked his claim to the title of the race’s “education candidate” during a recent hour-long interview at the Gazette’s office. Yancey, currently a city councilor whose district includes part of Jamaica Plain, spent the majority of…
Local musician joins JP Music Festival lineup
Merrie Amsterburg, a Jamaica Plain singer-songwriter, won’t be alone as she steps onto the stage Sat., Sept. 7 for the third annual Jamaica Plain Music Festival. Next to her will be her husband Peter Linton. The two met years ago…
Cheaper, bigger units wanted at Forest Hills project
Jamaica Plain residents called for more affordability and more family-friendly three-bedroom units in the Commons at Forest Hills Station apartment project proposed at 3593-3615 Washington St. at an Aug. 21 community meeting. The developers, John M. Corcoran and Company and…
Los candidatos quieren mejorar los parques
En un foro sobre los parques el 16 de agosto, la mayoría de los candidatos para alcalde expresaron su deseo para más fondos para los parques y de hacer más eficiente el proceso de conseguir permisos. Alrededor de 300 personas…