The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on June 22, where members discussed a couple of zoning issues as well as other committee updates, and postponed their election until August. First, the JPNC voted in Micah Sachs, who is…
Month: June 2021
Three Little Free Libraries with diverse books now in the JP area
On June 10, the Little Free Library launched its Read in Color initiative by unveiling 10 new Little Free Libraries throughout Boston. The initiative was made possible by Little Free Library, 826 Boston, and Candlewick Press. According to a press…
Wu advocates for use of city assets for climate-resilient, affordable housing
City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu held a press conference outside of the Egleston Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) on June 14, where she talked about her plans for affordable housing. Rev. Vernon Walker of the Massachusetts…
Wu presenta sus planes para viviendas asequibles
La consejera municipal y candidata a alcalde, Michelle Wu, presentó una conferencia de prensa fuera de la biblioteca de Egleston Square el 14 de junio, donde habló sobre sus planes para viviendas asequibles. El reverendo Vernon Walker del Sierra Club…
Boston’s drinking water complies with state and federal standards according to MWRA report
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. In the report published online the MWRA includes statistics on the quality of Boston’s drinking water, which the Boston…
Most federal pandemic school relief money to go to school site plans
Boston Public Schools (BPS) held the first of what is to be several meetings on June 15 to hear input and share initial plans on where to direct more than $400 million in federal emergency school funding the district will…
Ula Cafe’s new owners plan to offer local food, events
When Marvin Mathelier and Beth Santos moved to Egleston Square a few years ago, they took note of the changing nature of the neighborhood and its diversity. The two said they always wanted to open a cafe as a community…
District 1 Councilor Edwards wins citywide game of political chess with Council rule change
Some of the most interesting things in political circles and in Council business aren’t always on the agenda. Case in point: The citywide rule change proffered and passed by District 1 Councilor Lydia Edwards during the June 16 City Council…
Core Cannabis/SEED dispensary to host Gay Pride Block Party Sunday
On Sunday, June 27 Seed, Jamaica Plain’s first adult-use cannabis dispensary and the nation’s first Social Justice Cannabis Museum that opened in Hyde Square back in March, will host a free block party to celebrate Pride Month. As Boston’s first…
State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz announces her candidacy for governor
Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz announced on June 23 that she is joining the race for governor of Massachusetts. Chang-Diaz currently serves as the state senator for the Second Suffolk District, which includes parts of Jamaica Plain. The Boston Globe and other…