On top of the recent news that micro-and nanoplastics are in our bodies and in just about every living thing on the planet, a new study published last week has revealed that of the 14,000 known chemicals — commonly referred…
We Need to Ban Styrofoam
While on the subject of harmful chemicals and substances in our environment, we’d like to take the opportunity to commend the efforts of Revere City Councilor Joanne McKenna for ensuring that the city’s ordinance banning the use of single-use styrofoam…
Jamaica Plain Music Fest
Squares + Streets Zoning Districts Detailed at Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Tuesday, the City’s Planning Department hosted a public meeting in which staff delved into the Squares + Streets Zoning districts, which are slated to be employed in the ongoing Roslindale Square small area plan. …
Wu Announces Applications Now Open for Spooky Streets Grant
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing have announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. This funding builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun…
Residents Oppose Plans for 571-579 Centre St.
By Gazette Staff The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting this past Monday, September 9, via Zoom, with Peter Steiger, the JPA’s vice-chair, presiding over the session in the absence of chair Kay Mathew, who, it…