Mayor Martin Walsh reported on Tuesday, Jan. 5, that he will be holding the annual State of the City address on Jan. 12 in a virtual format in light of the COVID-19 precautions and the rising numbers of cases in…
Month: January 2021
Governor Baker signs first-of-its-kind, comprehensive police reform legislation
Gov. Charles Baker signed “An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth,” a controversial piece of legislation that creates a mandatory certification process for police officers, increases accountability and transparency in law enforcement and gives police…
Crime was down 12 percent in Jamaica Plain for 2020
Domestic aggravated assault and car breaks were up The Boston Police Department released its year end crime stats for District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) and overall Part One Crime was down 12 percent for 2020. Part One Crimes are the more…
Prius catalytic converters being stolen in Jamaica Plain
Last month, at least three Jamaica Plain residents reported to police that the catalytic converters from their Toyota Priuses were stolen. Similar crimes have been reported in other parts of the city like East Boston and greater Boston communities like…
JPNC hears proposal for adult-use cannabis dispensary on Columbus Ave.
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on December 22 for their last meeting of 2020, where members discussed a proposal for an adult-use cannabis shop at 1589 Columbus Ave, as well as heard updates from committees. CANNABIS DISPENSARY…
Mildred Hailey redevelopment gets Phase 1 state approval
State environmental regulators (MEPA) have approved Phase 1 of the Mildred Hailey Apartments redevelopment plan, clearing one milestone as the project continues within the City’s review process. In a letter late last month from State Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides,…
First-responders to begin receiving vaccine Jan. 11, Baker says
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced that first responders will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on January 11. The vaccine has already been administered to many COVID-facing healthcare workers and long term care facilities as part of…
JPA hears revised proposal for four story, mixed-use building at 632-638 Centre St.
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on January 4, where members heard an updated proposal for the development at 632-638 Centre St. The project originally came before the JPA in June 2018, after which the group opposed it, but…
Boston Public Library announces Reading Together as a yearlong challenge
Officials at the Boston Public Library (BPL) announced Reading Together, a yearlong reading challenge for the year 2021. While many Bostonians remain isolated due to the global health emergency, Reading Together challenges BPL patrons to read a book each month…
Boston Public Library wraps up 2020 with usage statistics
Top circulated books, movies, albums of an unprecedented year As 2020 draws to a close, the Boston Public Library is reflecting on a year unlike any other. From launching BPL To Go during a global pandemic, to an outpouring of demand for…