FOREST HILLS—The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has referred the Yale Terrace Neighborhood Association’s (YTNA) appeal over Bicon Dental Implants’ occupancy permit to the City’s Legal Department, according to YTNA member Liz O’Connor. The Inspectional Services Department (ISD), which…
Month: March 2016
Planned Parenthood, local officials advocate for Healthy Youth Act
The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts and local elected officials advocated for the Healthy Youth Act, a bill that would expand access to comprehensive sexual education in Massachusetts, during a community event on March 14 at the First Baptist…
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN KICK OFF
Slow Streets program slated to bring speed humps, artwork to Stonybrook
The City’s Slow Streets pilot program is slated to bring speed humps and artwork to the Stonybrook neighborhood, according to a presentation by the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) to the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) last month. The City expects to…
Planned Parenthood y oficiales electos promueven el Healthy Youth Act
Durante un evento comunitario el 14 de marzo en la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Jamaica Plain, la fundación de promoción de Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts y oficiales electos locales abogaron por el Healthy Youth Act, un proyecto de ley que…
City’s small business plan announced
The City of Boston’s small business plan has been released and will be used a roadmap that allows the City to support local small business, especially those that are owned by minorities, women, and immigrants, according to a press release.…
Library renovation remains on schedule, impacting traffic
The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL)’s ongoing construction remains on schedule, according to information provided by BPL spokesperson Rosemary Lavery. As of March 15, steels and framework are being constructed, excavation related to a foundation wall…
English High School to receive state grant
The English High School will be one of 35 high schools to receive support for vocational technical education and training equipment purchases as a result of $9.3 million in grant money the Baker administration is distributing, according to a press…
JP Observer: You saw it here: Trump is not very popular
In the 19 states that have held popular vote primaries for both parties so far this year, calculation of the raw numbers published on the New York Times website reveals that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has earned 19.9 percent…
Grants for DACA/DAPA outreach
The City of Boston has received $180,000 in funding to provide community outreach and education on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) through the DACA/DAPA Outreach Initiative, according…