Focus Real Estate in Jamaica Plain has announced that Eddie Bates has joined the agency as a Licensed Realtor. Bates had previously served as a Community Planner for the Town of Brookline. A native of Plymouth, Bates brings a passion…
Month: February 2021
JP’s cumulative positive test rate up slightly
JP’s cumulative positive test rate up slightly, weekly test rate drops dramatically Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Jamaica Plain increased slightly but the weekly positive test rate dropped dramatically according to the latest data released…
BLC approves Curley House restoration, asks for different design for storm windows
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on February 23 approved improvements to the James Michael Curley House, “including: roof repair and replacement; installation of snow guard system; repair and re-pointing of masonry; restoration and repainting of wood trim, siding, windows and…
Friends of Blessed Sacrament release public statement, petition to preserve the church for community use
The Friends of Blessed Sacrament/Amigos de Blessed Sacrament put out a public statement on February 15 to lay out requests to future developers of the Blessed Sacrament church, as it is now being sold by the Hyde Square Task Force…
Two firms announced for Boston’s first Urban Forest Plan
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods on Friday announced two consultants have been selected to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan. Boston landscape architecture firm Stoss Landscape Urbanism and forestry consultant Urban Canopy Works have been…
Opera (In) House: New operatic film breaks barriers, includes three local musicians
After the Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) was ushered off the stage suddenly last March – never to return to this point – they took their talents beyond the stage to produce and distribute an innovative operatic film, “The Fall of…
BPDA approves Centre Street project
At its February Board meeting the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved the mixed-use development project at 632-638 Centre St. that will bring both new residential units and commercial space to Jamaica Plain. Developers of the Centre Street project,…
South End State Rep. Jon Santiago launches mayoral campaign
Bringing a wealth of experiences from the State House, the emergency room and overseas deployments in the military to the table, South End State Rep. Jon Santiago announced on Tuesday his intentions to run for mayor. Santiago has been considering…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves proposals at 11 Danforth St. and 14 Meehan St.
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on February 17 to discuss proposals at 11 Danforth St. and 14 Meehan St., which has been fairly contentious among residents of the Stonybrook neighborhood. 11 DANFORTH ST. Kyle Matthew…
An unfathomable number
When COVID-19 first came into our national consciousness more than a year ago, it was just a blip on the news. The prospect that a viral bug originating halfway around the world would alter every aspect of our lives seemed inconceivable. And…