Once looped into the English High alumni family, help is on the way if needed. That’s the message from the English High School Association (EHSA) – who have become very active publicly this year in advance of their…
Month: December 2020
Construction Begins on Holtzer Park Project
Construction has begun on an unutilized Boston Housing Authority (BHA) parcel that will result in 62 new units of affordable housing. Mayor Martin Walsh made the announcement earlier this week that the Urban Edge Housing Corporation has broken ground…
Local Women Artists Sell Artwork on Instagram to Help PPC
Giving a gift of art supports social justice Holiday shoppers can select affordable artwork for their loved ones AND donate to the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) to support social justice, thanks to an ingenious plan developed by 11 artists from…
Local Students earn Academic Honors
Caron Started College Early It’s not every day that students start college early, but this Jamaica Plain, MA resident is no ordinary student. This year, Lucas Caron joined the fall 2020 class at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in…
State Receives Funding to Hire Prosecutor to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in Jamaica Plain trying to increase business by providing…
JPNC Zoning Committee Meeting takes no Action on Williams St. Proposal
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on December 2, where the main topic of discussion was the proposed project at 97-99 Williams Street to build a six unit residential building on the vacant lot at 99…
Walsh Announces launch of Reimagine Boston Main Streets Program
Mayor Martin J. Walsh on November 23 announced the launch of Reimagine Boston Main Streets, a community engagement process designed to strengthen the future of Boston Main Streets program through a deep and comprehensive analysis of the program’s existing systems…
Armenian Women’s Welfare Association Names Scott Ariel new CEO
The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) is excited to announce that as of December 7, 2020 Scott Ariel will join us as CEO of our non-profit, which oversees both the five-star Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) in Jamaica Plain as well…
Walsh Appoints Aisha Miller as Chief Of Civic Engagement
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Aisha Miller as the Chief of Civic Engagement for the City of Boston, effective Monday, December 7, 2020. The Civic Engagement Cabinet is composed of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, the Mayor’s…