This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Blue Frog Bakery. Owner Chef Brad Brown will host a big celebration at the bakery, located at 3 Green Street, in Jamaica Plain, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 9am to 3pm.…
Month: March 2019
Hands-Free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Tragedy, Sadness in New Zealand
New Zealand is a beautiful country that seems far removed, both literally and figuratively, from the problems facing the rest of our troubled planet. However, the tragic shootings at two mosques in New Zealand this past Friday have demonstrated that…
Sharing the Work of Community Transformation
Sharing the Work of Community Transformation As State Rep for the 15th Suffolk/Norfolk district, the needs of our communities are at the forefront of my mind. I find inspiration in the many examples of transformation in my neighborhood and beyond. For…
Don’t Build Walls; Build Common Grounds
The U.S.-Mexico border is rugged and hot — and filled with row upon row of wire and fencing. Crossing this boundary without permission is risky; evading capture is difficult. On the other hand, the U.S.-Canada border, which stretches more than…
Joint Statement from Organizations Serving Communities of Color on the Lack of Diversity in the State Legislature, Particularly in the Education Committee
As members and representatives of African-American, Latinx and Asian- American serving communities and organizations, we are disheartened by the abrupt removal of Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz from the Joint Committee on Education at a critical time when the State Legislature is…
Letter to the Editor
Appreciates article on Senator Chang-Diaz Dear Editor: Thank you so much for running the article about the removal of Sonia Chang-Diaz from her position as chair of the Senate Education Committee. It is especially important to let people know about…
JP Resident Shreds the Slopes
JPA Discusses Winter Space Savers, Zoning Issues, and Traffic Issues
By Lauren Bennett The Jamaica Pond Association met on March 4 for their monthly meeting, which had an agenda packed full of both recurring and new issues up for discussion. First up was the community safety report from Officer William…
JP Resident Takes over as First-ever City Information Security Officer
Staff Report Mayor Martin J. Walsh last week announced the appointment Gregory McCarthy as the City of Boston’s first-ever Chief Information Security Officer, who will be charged with working to strengthen the City’s Department of Innovation and Technology. McCarthy resides…