Funding for the first phase of a long-delayed major renovation to the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) was approved as part of the City budget last week. “The Library looks forward to working with the community…
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Pats star charged with murder after JP drive
Aaron Hernandez, a star player for the New England Patriots football team, was charged with the murder of a Dorchester man June 26, six days after TV news helicopters drew local attention for following his SUV on a drive on…
BPS offers free meals for kids
Boston Public Schools is serving free breakfast and lunch to any children and youths ages 4-18 at more than 140 sites around the city this summer through Aug. 30. The annual program ensures good nutrition for kids in need. No…
Field narrows for City election
The field for the mayoral race dropped from 15 candidates to 12 after a review of required signatures, according to a City document. Mayoral candidates had to collect 3,000 signatures. One Jamaica Plain resident—At-Large City Councilor Felix Arroyo—is in the…
City services truck to make JP stops
By John Ruch and Rebeca Oliveira/Gazette Staff “City Hall to Go,” a truck offering various City of Boston resident services, will make regular Jamaica Plain stops starting today, July 5. The first stop will be at 12:30 p.m. at 3091…
A JP win in Supreme Court DOMA decision
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 26 struck down a core section of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that previously had been successfully challenged by Jamaica Plain residents. DOMA unconstitutional benefits provision banned same-sex married couples from receiving…
Historic demolition process reviewed
After a historic house in Jamaica Plain recently was partially demolished without Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) review, the City regulation controlling such acts has been thrust into the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) is in discussions with the…
JP remains beetle-free
Two years after Jamaica Plain first saw Asian longhorned beetles (ALB), the neighborhood remains free of any further sightings of the tree-killing insect. If this season’s inspections turn up no further evidence of ALB by early next year, quarantine measures…
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101 Brookley Road is sold
A long-vacant property at 101 Brookley Road was sold late last week for over $2 million to a limited liability company (LLC). Chestnut Hill-based Buildex Real Estate, LLC bought the property from Boston-based Planet Street, LLC on June 27 for…