By Sen. Ed Markey There are a lot of reasons why I’m honored to serve the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its natural beauty holds a special place in my heart. From the world-famous beaches of Cape Cod to the…
Earth Day since 1970: Winning some battles, but losing the war
For those of us who were around for the first Earth Day in 1970, the steady but sure demise of our environment over the past 54 years has been nothing less than depressing. When the first Earth Day was celebrated…
Community input wanted in Bussey Street renaming initiative
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A working group comprised of residents that is endorsed by local electeds and organizations is leading the charge to rename Bussey Street and seeking community input to help determine its new name. Bussey Street is named…
White Stadium proposal criticized at JPNC meeting
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by Jordan Frias from the office of new District 6 City Councilor…
Margarita Muñiz Academy celebrates a new chapter with dedication of Vanessa Calderón-Rosado School Library
On Thursday, March 21, the Margarita Muñiz Academy (MMA) celebrated the grand opening of its new school library. The library was dedicated in honor of Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO and president of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) and one of…
JP Observer: Local people asked to help choose new name for city street in Arboretum
In a “Call for Community Input” (CCI), people connected to Jamaica Plain and Roslindale are being asked this spring to consider five possible new, historic local peoples’ names for the city street that bisects the Arboretum. Responses are due by…