At a Nov. 30 meeting, about 65 residents listened to Criterion Development’s proposal to construct a six-story, mixed-used development at the parking lot across the street from Forest Hills Station. Community responses to the proposed “Residences at Forest Hills” development…
Month: December 2016
Allandale St. project heads to ZBA, environmental review continues
The 64 Allandale St. project is heading before the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Dec. 13, while a state environmental review of the site continues. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board during its Nov. 17 meeting approved…
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Déjà vu: BPDA delays vote on Plan: JP/Rox study
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) once again delayed a vote on the Plan: JP/Rox study, as the agency continues talks with neighborhood groups and is preparing to add an amendment to the proposal. Meanwhile, a coalition of neighborhood…
Industria de mensajería en bici en transición
De Beth Treffeisen Especial a la Gaceta Durante dos años el mensajero en bici Mike Oakhem, 33, de Quincy, ha estado zigzagueando por las calles del centro de Boston para entregar varios bienes, como pizzas calientes o papeles de diseño…
Q. and A. with Chuck Collins about new book
Jamaica Plain resident Chuck Collins, who is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. and co-founder of inequality.org and the JP Forum, has penned a new book, “Born on Third Base.” The Gazette recently conducted…
Tenants’ rights policy considered by local lawmakers
Mayor Martin Walsh has announced a proposal that would increase tenants’ rights, according to a press release. Walsh has sent the Jim Brooks Stabilization Act, a home rule petition, to the City Council for consideration. The measure will need to…
CSMS has new executive director
After a search that began at the start of the year, Jamaica Plain Centre/South Main Streets (CSMS) has announced that Kevin Johnson will be its new executive director. CSMS previous executive director, Andrew Zarro, left in 2014. The new director…
Sights and Sounds, Dec. 9, 2016
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Dec. 20 for the Dec. 23 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events 6th Annual JP Rocks and Rolls…
Holidays in JP: City encourages residents to support local businesses
Boston residents are encouraged to support their local small businesses while shopping for the holiday season as part of the City’s #5onMain challenge this year, according to a press release. Mayor Martin Walsh kicked off the “Holidays on Main Streets”…