At the beginning of March, Three Squares Main Street welcomed Warren Williams as its new Executive Director, a position formerly held by Gerald Robbins. As a nonprofit organization serving more than 140 businesses in Jackson, Hyde, and Canary Squares, Three…
Month: March 2020
JP Observer: Needed by local businesses: Gift card buyers! Financial help!
Local businesses, as well as their owners and staff members, are being decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Without an influx of financial help, some favorite places in Jamaica Plain that are key parts of our community could be lost this…
Pequeñas empresas locales necesitan su ayuda
Algunas empresas locales están sufriendo por la pandemia de COVID-19. Sin flujo de dinero, lugares clave en nuestra comunidad podrían hundirse. “Si hubiera un momento para gastar su dinero localmente, sería ahora”, dijo Mary Collins, presidenta de la Asociación de…
Community Servings prepared to keep delivering meals during COVID-19 crisis
Nonprofit organization Community Servings has an important job on a normal basis, but it has become increasingly vital in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Community Servings provides nutritious, medically-tailored meals to people with critical and chronic illnesses, and…
Baker, Walsh continue to update residents; stay at home advisory is in effect
Throughout the week, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At press time, Boston had 1838 cases of the virus, and the state has 1159. Fifteen people have died statewide,…
Walsh temporarily approves use of plastic bags
Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Wednesday, March 25 issued a temporary Executive Order allowing plastic bag use in Boston for certain businesses during the public health emergency of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Under the Executive Order, the City of Boston has granted…
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council to hold virtual meetings
As neighborhood associations and organizations across the city figure out how to adjust to a rapidly evolving environment, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is no exception. The Council offers numerous committee meetings along with a full council meeting each…
Local storyteller keeps stories alive using technology
Storyteller Diane Edgecomb is known for her lively storytelling experiences in Jamaica Plain, notably her always sold out summer and winter solstice events. Edgecomb said she believes in the power of the spoken word, especially when it is spoken in…
Op-Ed: Through every challenge, Boston stands together
By Mayor Martin Walsh The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing. Some working people are…
Thank goodness for Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…