As spring is upon us, Jamaica Plain residents are sure to be actively tending their many community gardens. Community gardening has been popular in the neighborhood, but newly interested residents may have a long wait before an available spot becomes…
Month: April 2017
JP tiene muchos jardines comunitarios pero pocos espacios
Como cada primavera, residentes de Jamaica Plain están trabajando en sus muchos jardines comunitarios. La jardinería comunitaria ha sido popular en el vecindario, pero residentes interesados pueden esperar mucho tiempo para conseguir una parcela. Según Chuck Collins, del jardín del…
Earth Day Clean-up
City files motion to dismiss one of two lawsuits over 64 Allandale St. project
The City has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by a group of abutters over the 64 Allandale St. project. The lawsuit is one of two court actions against the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals and Wonder Group, LLC…
Local cooperative to raise money for organizations
A volunteer-based initiative, Nasty Cooperative, has been started by a Jamaica Plain resident to build community, raise funds for organizations in need, and encourage others to do the same. Sarah Bob, the founder, is a professional pianist who has been…
ZBA approves variances for 25 Amory St. project
The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) during an April 25 hearing approved the variances for the 25 Amory St. project, according to Inspectional Services Department (ISD) spokesperson Lisa Timberlake. ISD oversees the ZBA. The property at 25 Amory St.…
1785 Columbus Ave. project heads to JPNC’s Zoning Committee
The 1785 Columbus Ave. project is scheduled to be reviewed by the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s Zoning Committee on May 3. The developer for the project is Horizons Watermark LLC, which is a joint venture between Horizons for Homeless Children…
Group starts petition over 3353 Washington St. project
A group of residents calling themselves the Green Street Renters Association has started a petition advocating for more affordability in developer Mordechai Levin’s 3353 Washington St. project. Meanwhile, the project appeared before the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s Zoning Committee on…
City releases capital budget
The City recently released the capital budget for the fiscal year of 2018 and Jamaica Plain is set to receive City funding for revitalization of Jamaica Pond pathways and improvements projects in Hyde Square and Franklin Park, according to a…
City Council chamber set for new accessibility upgrades
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette The Christopher A. Iannella Chamber that hosts the weekly City Council hearings is set for some major accessibility upgrades. At a City Council hearing on April 5, City Council President Michelle Wu gave…