Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced that the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest is now open, following COVID-19 public health guidelines. The competition provides the opportunity to recognize the gardening skills of Boston residents…
Month: May 2021
Community Meeting for Egleston Square Library Redesign Looks at Planning Options
A fourth community meeting regarding the redesign of the Egleston Square branch of the Boston Public Library was held on May 18, with the main purpose of looking at planning options and how different programs would work with the library…
Council At-Large Candidates Discuss Issues of Housing, Police, and More at Candidate Forum
JP Progressives, Mijente, NAACP, Right to the City Vote, and BEJA hosted a forum for the At-Large City Council candidates on May 17, where 12 candidates were split into two groups and answered questions related to housing, education, police, workers…
Councilor At-Large and Candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu Releases 2020 Financial Disclosures
City Councilor At-Large and Candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu today released her 2020 City of Boston Statement of Financial Interests and 2020 federal tax return to ensure public transparency and establish a precedent for financial disclosure. Click here to access…
JP’s Weekly Test Rate Drops Under 1 Percent
Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate dropped under 1 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday. According to the latest data 1,288 Jamaica Plain residents were tested last week and…
Former State Rep. Marie St. Fleur Endorses Andrea Campbell for Mayor of Boston
Councilor and Boston mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell was endorsed by Marie St. Fleur, a former Dorchester State Representative and community leader. “Andrea Campbell is exactly the kind of leader Boston needs right now. She is informed by the painful losses…
Boston Firefighters Endorse Essaibi-George for Mayor
On Monday, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 718 unanimously endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston citing her unwavering support for Boston’s first responders. “Boston’s firefighters are proud to endorse Annissa…
Former Police Commissioner Gross Endorses Essaibi-George
Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston at Brother’s Deli in Mattapan. In addition to his 37 years of service to the Boston Police Department, Gross served…
Bike-Riding Program Returns Early in JP
A bicycle riding group from Arlington will return on June 5 for an early, second-annual Bike for Kids day on the grounds of English High School (EHS) in JP. Last October, in the aftermath of the pandemic, the Keep It…
Boston License Board Aligns With State to Lift All Limits on Licensees May 29
With the support that Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on May 19, the Boston Licensing Board on Wednesday, May 20, approved a lifting of all restrictions on licensed premises as of May 29. “As of May 29, all restrictions related…