HYDE SQ.—If you love honey and have considered keeping your own beehives, this is the season to get started, according to JP resident and Boston Beekeepers Club co-founder Stephanie Elson. The time of the year is perfect, and so is…
Month: December 2013
Tacos El Charro, socio del “parklet”, cierra
Después de veinte años, Tacos El Charro, el restaurante mexicano en 349 Centre Street y uno de los socios que mantienen el “parklet” en el mismo lugar, bajó la cortina. Se vendió el verano pasado. Los nuevos dueños planean reabrir…
Casey funding source named; historic review pending
FOREST HILLS—The state has identified a possible alternative funding source for part of the Casey Arborway project. Meanwhile, it still awaits Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) review of part of the project, which will replace the Casey Overpass at Forest Hills…
Archdiocese lifts limits on church reuse
HYDE SQ.—A deed restriction on the former Blessed Sacrament Church building at 365 Centre St. has been lifted, apparently aiding the Hyde Square Task Force’s (HSTF) redevelopment plans, according to Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) spokesperson Sally Swenson. When…
Domino’s delays local zoning hearing
The franchisee seeking to open a Domino’s Pizza in Egleston Square delayed an appearance before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee originally slated for Dec. 4. According to committee chair David Baron, the “applicant’s representative said they wanted to…
JPNC chooses new officers
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council selected its new officers at its Nov. 26 meeting. Kevin Moloney was selected as chair, Gerry O’Connor was chosen as vice-chair and Michael Reiskind was chosen as Secretary-Treasurer. Former chair Benjamin Day remains on the…
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State lab chemist guilty of evidence-tampering
The former drug-lab chemist at the heart of an evidence-tampering scandal at Jamaica Plain’s William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute pleaded guilty last month and was sentenced to 3 to 5 years in prison. Annie Dookhan, 36, of Franklin, was…
Gov. candidates talk progressive issues
To no surprise, two Democratic candidates for governor—Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Treasurer Steve Grossman—advocated progressive issues, such as raising the minimum wage and implementing earned sick time, during a progressive forum hosted by two local organizations. But it…