Budget issues in the Boston Public Schools look to be something of the past after Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a landmark education funding bill last week at Jamaica Plain in English High School – legislation officially known as…
Month: December 2019
JPNC Discusses Zoning, Development Issues
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met for its monthly meeting on November 26. On the agenda was committee reports, as well as discussions about an issue with 701 Centre St. After a presentation from Sagie Tvizer from the Jamaica…
JPNC Discute Informes De Comités, Proyecto 701 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) se reunió el 26 de noviembre donde discutió los informes de los comités y un proyecto en 701 Centre St. Comité de Zonificación En 135 School Street, un propuesto convertiría una casa unifamiliar en una…
Hyde Square Task Force’s Celina Miranda honored as One of state’s Top Latino Leaders
Special to the Gazette Milton resident and non-profit leader Celina Miranda was recently recognized by the Massachusetts House of Representatives as one of the state’s most accomplished Latino leaders for her work developing leadership and advocacy skills in youths in…
The Lenny Zakim Fund Appoints Eric Esteves to Succeed Jude Goldman as Executive Director
The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) recently announced that they have hired Eric Esteves to succeed Jude Goldman as their Executive Director. Ms. Goldman, who will retire in December after a 14-year tenure, collaborated closely with leaders from nearly 300 grassroots…
Lindsey Santana Named New JP liaison
Mayor Martin Walsh has appointed Lindsey Santana as the neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain within the Mayor’s Civic Engagement Cabinet. Santana will replace Enrique Pepen who left his post to become a special advisor on U.S. Congressman Joseph Kennedy III’s…
Council At-Large Recount Slated
The official recount effort for the City Council at-large race on the final seat – contested between winner Julie Mejia and challenger Alejandra St. Guillen – has begun on Thursday, Dec. 5, at City Hall. In the citywide Council race,…
Local Post Offices Host Extended Holiday Hours
Everyone knows the holidays can be a stressful time, with gifts to buy, wrap and ship to loved ones, and to help ease some of the holiday stress, some local Post Offices will be offering extended hours for the next…
Sights & Sounds
The deadline for listings is noon, December 17 for the December 20 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special Events The annual Holiday Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at the…
JP’s Barricklo Speaks at BAA Reception
Jamaica Plain resident Jonah Barricklo, Boston Arts Academy (BAA) alum and Emerson College student, spoke at an event this week with celebrity event planner Bryan Rafanelli hosted by Emerson President Lee Pelton and the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. Lee Pelton…