Primary elections in the spotlight

By Rebeca Oliveira August 26, 2010

Woodbourne, Forest Hills have major contests

Primary elections on Sept. 14 in Jamaica Plain will decide more than just who’s on the ballot come Nov. 2. For some races, there are no second party candidates, so whoever wins the primary wins the race.

Community unbowed after recent shootings

By David Taber August 27, 2010

EGLESTON SQ.—Local business and youth advocates continue to boost their neighborhood and Boston police have increased their presence in the area after two recent non-fatal shootings—at least one of them “gang related,” according to police.

Session ends with wins for local legislators

By David Taber August 26, 2010

JP Delegation: Tough road ahead

From laws governing public access to felons’ criminal records, to protections for homeowners facing foreclosure and an at least temporary reprieve on casino gambling, the recently ended legislative session was, by their own accounts, a successful one for lawmakers representing JP.

Egleston Sq. Main Street sets goals

By Rebeca Oliveira August 27, 2010

EGLESTON SQ.—Egleston Square Main Street (ESMS) met at Greater Egleston Community High School on July 29 to discuss goals and organizational strategies.

Six seek Council race ballot slots

By David Taber August 27, 2010

Six candidates to fill the District 6 City Council seat vacated by John Tobin last month submitted signatures by the Aug. 19 deadline to get their names included on the Oct. 19 preliminary special election ballot.

JPNDC laps Haffenreffer in job creation

By David Taber August 27, 2010

BROOKSIDE—When it acquired the abandoned Haffenreffer Brewery Complex in 1983 to turn it into a small-business complex, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation’s (JPNDC) goal was to replace the 250 jobs the beer brewer provided at its height.

Boing! owner hopes store can hop into new hands

By Rebeca Oliveira August 27, 2010

JP CENTER—Boing! JP’s Toy Shop at 677 Centre St. is up for sale nine years after Jamaica Plain resident Elaine Hackney opened the store. Last week, she said she hopes the store will remain open and part of the community.

Martial arts studio to open soon

By Sandra Storey August 27, 2010

JP CENTER—JP Tae Kwon Do Studio is set to open in early September on the second floor over City Feed and Supply at 670 Centre St. Tae Kwon Do Master In Kwon Jang, a JP resident, will run the studio.

YMCA open through Dec.

By David Taber August 27, 2010

EGLESTON SQ.—The YMCA will continue programming at the Urban Edge-owned Father Jack Roussin Community Center at 3134 Washington St. at least through December.

Wilkerson sentencing postponed

By Rebeca Oliveira August 27, 2010

Court does not want to influence upcoming Turner trial

A judge postponed sentencing for former state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson on Aug. 20 in order to avoid influencing the potential juror pool in the upcoming City Councilor Chuck Turner trial.

U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock did not set a new date, though the sentencing hearing is expected to be at the end of November or beginning of December, after the conclusion of Turner’s trial, according to a source in the US Attorney’s office, Massachusetts District. Turner’s trial is slated to begin Oct. 12.

Wilkerson had been scheduled for sentencing Sept. 20 after pleading guilty to eight counts of attempted extortion in June.