Jamaica Plain resident, developer and business leader Clayton Turnbull, CEO of the Waldwin Group, will be recognized as a Living Legend by the Museum of African American History Boston/Nantucket On December 10. Clayton H.”’· Turnbull in 1992 secured the rights…
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MBTA releases Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory analysis
The MBTA released its Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory (CNAI), an MBTA-led analysis conducted every 3-4 years to inventory the MBTA’s assets, understand the overall condition of the transit system, and identify assets that are not in a State of…
Wu announces the City of Boston’s annual toy drive through Dec. 11
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Community Engagement Cabinet announced the City is collecting donations and searching for volunteers for the annual toy drive in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots program. Residents are encouraged to spread holiday cheer…
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour visits Jamaica Plain on December 2
Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston. For the 27th year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston.…
Ruthzee Louijeune to be next Council President
Ruthzee Louijeune, At-Large Boston City Councilor, announced she would be leading the council as Council President for her upcoming term. This comes two days after Louijeune earned the place as top vote getter in her first bid for reelection. In…
Menino Arts Center announces ‘The Art of the Quilt’ juried exhibition
The Menino Arts Center proudly announces “The Art of the Quilt”, a juried exhibition which runs from December 4, 2023 – January 21, 2024. The exhibition will be viewable both in person at the Menino Arts Center and in a…
Weber wins District 6 City Councilor position
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Ben Weber, a Jamaica Plain resident for 15 years and workers’ rights attorney for 18 years has won the battle to represent District 6 as its City Councilor, defeating William King of West Roxbury, an IT…
Traffic, car vandalism issues raised at JPA meeting
By Adam Swift Members of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) raised concerns about increased incidences on smashed car windows in the area at Monday night’s meeting. The concerns were raised when police officers from Precinct 13 updated the JPA on…
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council affirms votes of Zoning Committee
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 25. The council heard reports from a number of its committees. Dave Baron, chair of the Zoning Committee, told the council that the Zoning Committee had…
Jamaica Pond Association gets positive dog-run update
By Adam Swift In the spring, a proposal to install a dog run in a section of the historic burial ground of the First Church Unitarian Universalist generated controversy at a Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) meeting. The church is listed…