The Housing & Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council met virtually on October 20, where members and residents heard a presentation from the proponents of the Mildred Hailey Phase One Redevelopment project, which includes a one to one…
COVID-19 positive test-rates up in Roslindale
The recent spike of COVID-19 infections throughout Boston is troubling and Roslindale is not immune to the newest wave of infections sweeping the city. Those testing positive for the virus in Jamaica Plain increased according to data released by the…
RVMS looks toward helping businesses during holiday shopping season
As businesses continue to navigate uncharted waters due to the pandemic, organizations like Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) provide assistance in any way they can. After a successful summer season, local businesses are looking towards the colder months and how…
Charles Sumner Elementary School is finalist for prestigious EdVestors prize
For the past 13 years EdVestors, a school improvement organization in Boston, has awarded its $100,000 Thomas W. Payzant School on the Move Prize to recognize rapidly improving schools that have made exemplary progress in advancing the academic achievement of…
Roslindale resident Councilor Wu campaigning for issues affecting the neighborhood and beyond
It has been a little over a month since City Councilor Michelle Wu announced her candidacy for mayor, and she has ben out and about in the neighborhoods campaigning on various issues. As a Roslindale resident, Wu has a unique…
JP Observer: Better electric supplier just around the corner
Nervous and excited as Nov. 3 approaches? After we cast our ballots and while we wait for results will be a good time to take a minute to look at a recent electric bill and see what it says under…