The beloved tradition of ice skating on the Boston Common will be put on hold for the first time in years this winter due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Skating Club of Boston and the Boston Parks and…
JP Observer: COVID-19 crisis communication must get more creative, inclusive
Box 1 (“One weekend”): A large group in animation is shown at a party. You know, talking and dancing near each other with party food on a table. No masks. Musical notes in the air. Box 2: (“Two weeks later”)…
BTD Installs First Batch of Publically Accessible EV Chargers on Centre Street
By Dan Murphy The Boston Transportation Department has installed its first batch of publicly accessible EV (electric vehicle) charging stations in the municipal lot at 737 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. “In Boston, we know the urgency around climate action…
Baker Addresses Second COVID-19 Surge and Thanksgiving Holiday, Urges Caution
Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference on November 18 to address COVID-19 response in the state and what people can do to control the spread of the virus as the state deals with a second surge. Baker reported…
SNA Hears New Proposal for 84 Stonley Road
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on November 9, where they heard a new presentation for a proposal at 84 Stonley Road, which has been discussed several times by the SNA in the past. The proposal is for housing…
ABCD Kick off Annual Fuel Assistance Program in JP with Plea for Additional Funding, Donations
With temperatures in Jamaica Plain expected to dip into the 20s at night this week and not exceed 50 degrees for the next few days many residents and seniors will find it hard to pay their heating bill this winter.…