The U.S. Supreme Court on June 26 struck down a core section of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that previously had been successfully challenged by Jamaica Plain residents. DOMA unconstitutional benefits provision banned same-sex married couples from receiving…
Month: July 2013
Historic demolition process reviewed
After a historic house in Jamaica Plain recently was partially demolished without Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) review, the City regulation controlling such acts has been thrust into the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) is in discussions with the…
JP remains beetle-free
Two years after Jamaica Plain first saw Asian longhorned beetles (ALB), the neighborhood remains free of any further sightings of the tree-killing insect. If this season’s inspections turn up no further evidence of ALB by early next year, quarantine measures…
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101 Brookley Road is sold
A long-vacant property at 101 Brookley Road was sold late last week for over $2 million to a limited liability company (LLC). Chestnut Hill-based Buildex Real Estate, LLC bought the property from Boston-based Planet Street, LLC on June 27 for…
Jackson Sq. development gets added units
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation’s (JPNDC) plan for a low-income apartment project at 75 Amory Ave. has changed slightly since it was filed with the City in January, as two units have been added to the proposal. “Basically, we…
Troubled mansion under repairs
SUMNER HILL—A decaying and vacant mansion at 28 Alveston St. is undergoing repairs, though neighbors remain unhappy at how fast they are happening. The house used to belong to Ellen Robinson until her death last year. Christopher Robinson, the representative…
Invitación, July 5-18, 2013
La entrega para la lista de Invitación es al mediodía, el 16 de julio para la publicación del 19 de julio. Manda a [email protected]. Nota: hay que marcar 617 antes de los números que salen abajo, si no tiene otro…
Sights and Sounds, July 5-18, 2013
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., July 16 for the July 19 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events Lantern Festival, inspired by Japanese Bon…
Editorial: Avenida de las Americas
Centre Street in Hyde/Jackson Squares has been an “Avenida de las Americas” for over 40 years. So it is great to see it finally get that honorary name on street signs honoring the Latin American immigrants who have formed a…