Month: October 2021
Doyle’s Cafe Project to Include Six Units of Affordable Housing
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on September 23 regarding the Doyle’s Cafe project at 3478-3484 Washington St. The proposal includes bringing back a new version of the historic Doyle’s Cafe, along with a 4,178…
JPNC Hears Proposal for Arborway Yard Modernization Project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on September 28, where members heard a presentation from the MBTA regarding the Arborway Yard. Scott Hamwey, Director of Bus Modernization for the MBTA, came to the meeting to discuss the MBTA’s…
Annissa Essaibi George Releases Equity, Inclusion and Justice Agenda
Surrounded by a diverse coalition of residents, community leaders and advocates, At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George on October 5 released her Equity, Inclusion and Justice Agenda at an event in Roxbury. The plan was, and continues to be, informed…
Essaibi George Publica Su Agenda De Equidad
La consejera municipal at-large Annissa Essaibi George publicó una agenda de equidad, inclusión y justicia en un evento en Roxbury el 5 de octubre. El plan se basó en una serie de conversaciones con comunidades de color. Essaibi George también…
Police Arrest Suspect in Sept. 28 JP Library Break In
Boston Police arrested a Jamaica Plain man last Tuesday for breaking into the Boston Public Library Branch in Jamaica Plain. Just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 officers from District E-13 in Jamaica Plain responded to a radio call…
P-EBT Comes to an End
To address the fallout from the pandemic and economic downturn that increased unemployment and food insecurity locally the feds and the state extended the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program that was launched at the height of the pandemic. P-EBT is a…
300 ‘Attend’ The English High School’s Virtual 200th Birthday Celebration
Lucky it was only a virtual birthday cake. Because 200 candles might have been a fire hazard. Some 300 alumni, family members, students, faculty and supporters of The English High School of Boston were on hand online Saturday night (Oct.…
32BJ SEIU Endorses Michelle Wu in Mayoral Race
32BJ SEIU, the largest property service’s union in Massachusetts and nationwide, is announcing its endorsement of City Councilor Michelle Wu in the Boston Mayoral race. If elected, Councilor Wu would make history as the first Asian-American woman and person to…
Michelle Wu Will Be First on the Mayoral Ballot in November: Three Ballot Questions Will Also Appear
Mayor and At-Large City Council Ballot Order At the random drawing at City Hall Monday to determine the position of the Boston Mayoral Ballot, Michelle Wu’s name came out of the perforated bingo drum first and will appear on the…