The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Nov. 18 for the Nov. 21 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events Fall Bazaar, Ukrainian foods, baked goods,…
Month: November 2014
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JP Agenda, Nov. 7, 2014
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Nov. 18 for the Nov. 21 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings JP Branch Library renovation, Weds., Nov. 12,…
Art Corridor
Baker wins close election
In one of the closest gubernatorial elections in recent memory, Republican Charlie Baker squeezed out a victory over Democrat Martha Coakley during the Nov. 4 general election. Meanwhile, in the only competitive local election, Democrat state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz (2nd…
‘Shelter’ plans to open in Central JP house
A nonprofit serving the homeless plans to create some sort of group home or shelter of 16 to 18 beds at 221 Chestnut Ave. in an unannounced move into a house owned by the controversial firm City Realty. Neighbors and…
JP Porchfest starts fundraiser
The organizers of the JP Porchfest have started a Kickstarter fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $10,000. JP Porchfest, which had its first event this year with bands playing on porches throughout JP, is expected to grow in size…
Townhouse to replace fire-damaged building
FOREST HILLS—A vacant property at 306 South St. and 39 Asticou Road that was site of a four-alarm fire that destroyed a two-family house more than a year ago appears set to have a new structure placed on it. William…
JP@Home reaches 100 pledges
JP@Home, a grassroots membership group with the mission of keeping aging residents at home as long as possible, has reached its goal of having 100 pledges to join about a year after starting the drive. The group, which is partnering…