One of Boston’s largest coalition of city workers is getting behind Erin Murphy’s bid for an At-Large City Council seat, the latest sign of Erin’s broad-based appeal and ability to connect with working people in every neighborhood. The American Federation…
Month: October 2021
Jamaica Plain COVID-19 Infections Show Decrease
After experiencing a 20 percent spike in the weekly COVID test rate between September 6 and September 13 the percentage of those testing positive decreased dramatically last week. According to the weekly report released by the Boston Public Health Commission…
JPA Discusses Forbes Building With Representatives of Owner and Tenants
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on October 4, where members had a discussion about the Forbes Building, and heard from representatives of owner Paul Clayton, as well as current tenants and Michael Kane, Executive Director of the National…
Local Poet Releases ‘Bend in the Stair,’ His Second Poetry Collection
Longtime JP resident David Miller just released his second collection of poetry, and though his love of poetry has grown over the years, he hasn’t always been an avid poet. Miller told the Gazette that his dream as a child…
Boston At-Large City Council Candidates Forum Set for Oct. 19 on Zoom
Jamaica Plain: Ward 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19 and 20 Democratic Committees will jointly host a Forum on October 19, with At-Large City Council candidates in advance of the Election on November 2. The Candidates Forum will be held…
News Briefs
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Coming to Boston Common October 22 Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground near the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on…
As In-School After School Programs Return, Kids Can Once Again Express Themselves Through Art Alongside Peers
Heading into the second full school year during a global pandemic, many changes have been made to keep students and educators safe as they return to in-person learning. The Gazette spoke with the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts,…
Urban Forest Plan Aims to Protect and Expand City’s Tree Canopy
Trees are a vital part of life, providing shelter, shade, and air quality benefits. The City of Boston is on a mission to preserve and expand its tree canopy in an equitable, collaborative way with its Urban Forest Plan. According…
Question & Answer With Mass Gaming Commissioner Brad Hill
The MGC is pleased to welcome Bradford R. Hill as a member of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Commissioner Hill was sworn into office on September 16, 2021. Hill was appointed to the Commission by Governor Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura…
New Grant Program to Help Historic Places Challenged by Pandemic
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces a new $3.5 million program designed to help preserve and interpret historic places that reflect the inclusive narrative of American cultural history, made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for…