A new JP photo scavenger hunt is taking place this summer, with the grand prize of dinner for two at Ten Tables up for grabs. Maxfield & Company, a real estate co-op, is sponsoring the ten-week challenge currently underway. John…
Month: August 2014
Hyde Sq. speed hump to return
A speed hump that was removed in Hyde Square last year will be reinstalled this fall, according to Tracey Ganiatsos of the Boston Transportation Department (BTD). Resident Erik Berg recently complained about the removal of the 70 Day St. speed…
JP Agenda, Aug. 15, 2014
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Aug. 26 for the Aug. 29 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Zoning Board of Appeals, City Hall, Room…
Global Girls Advocacy
Jackson Sq. development gets funding
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) has received funding for its planed low-income apartment project at 75 Amory Ave. “We have secured the financing for 75 Amory Ave., which means we will start construction in 2015,” said JPNDC spokesperson…
Obituary: Noah Katz, world traveler and runner
Noah Katz of Jamaica Plain passed away July 31, 2014. Born March 13, 1952 in White Plains, N.Y. Pre-deceased by his loving mother Frances (Wollin) Katz; devoted son of Stanley Katz (and stepmother, Florence). Adored brother of Cima Katz (Gary…
Invitacion, Aug. 15, 2014
El plazo para la lista de eventos es el 26 de agosto al mediodía para la publicación del 29 de agosto. Mande a [email protected]. Atención: Marque el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Zoning Board of Appeals,…
New Zoo Chair
JP teacher wins national education award
Christopher Hoeh, a Jamaica Plain resident and second-grade teacher at Cambridge Friends School in Cambridge, was awarded one of five 2014 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Hoeh told the Gazette his curriculum,…
Rockland Trust buys Peoples Federal Bank
Rockland Trust Company has entered into an agreement to buy Peoples Federal Savings Bank, which has a branch at 725 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. Ellen Molle of Rockland Trust said the Rockland-based bank will not be closing any of…