United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in Jamaica Plain trying to increase business by providing…
JPNC Zoning Committee Meeting takes no Action on Williams St. Proposal
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on December 2, where the main topic of discussion was the proposed project at 97-99 Williams Street to build a six unit residential building on the vacant lot at 99…
Walsh Announces launch of Reimagine Boston Main Streets Program
Mayor Martin J. Walsh on November 23 announced the launch of Reimagine Boston Main Streets, a community engagement process designed to strengthen the future of Boston Main Streets program through a deep and comprehensive analysis of the program’s existing systems…
Armenian Women’s Welfare Association Names Scott Ariel new CEO
The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) is excited to announce that as of December 7, 2020 Scott Ariel will join us as CEO of our non-profit, which oversees both the five-star Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) in Jamaica Plain as well…
Walsh Appoints Aisha Miller as Chief Of Civic Engagement
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Aisha Miller as the Chief of Civic Engagement for the City of Boston, effective Monday, December 7, 2020. The Civic Engagement Cabinet is composed of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, the Mayor’s…