The Housing and Development Committee (HDC) of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday evening. Vice-chairperson Purple Reign presided over the meeting that was attended by a large number of committee and community…
City issues reminders ahead of Presidential Primary
Early voting will take place February 24 – March 1 The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Presidential Primary determines the presidential candidate who will represent their…
Public trees to be protected here as of March 28, But what’s next for the majority of trees—those that grow on private land?
Permission of the Parks and Recreation Department, through a Tree Warden, will soon be required for anyone—including city officials themselves—to have healthy trees removed from City of Boston property. Getting that permission will require a well-publicized public hearing. An ordinance…
SJC Clerk Maura Doyle will not seek re-election in 2024
Maura S. Doyle, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk, announces that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024 “It has been an incredible honor to work at the Supreme Judicial Court for 32 years,…
Coalition builds momentum for ranked choice voting in Boston
The coalition group Ranked Choice Boston (RCB) announced the addition of a new partner to its campaign, as it continues to build momentum to promote rank choice voting in the City of Boston. RCB, along with the voting rights group…
JPCC’s Adult Learning Program opens its doors to over 50 immigrants
On February 1, Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (ALP) launched a new class for basic and low level English Speakers of Other Languages. ALP, based in the Curtis Hall Community Center, is a community-based school which currently serves…