With 30 percent of the design complete, the MBTA held a public meeting for the Forest Hills Station improvements project on March 9, at which questions and comments from residents were addressed following the presentation. The project goal is to…
Month: March 2022
Progreso en el proyecto de Forest Hills
El 9 de marzo, la MBTA presentó una reunión pública sobre las actualizaciones de la estación Forest Hills. El proyecto tiene como objetivo aumentar la accesibilidad. Según Arthur Gillis de la MBTA, el proyecto Casey Arborway ha causado una “necesidad…
JP Centre/South Main Streets celebrates 20 years with in-person annual meeting
JP Centre/South Main Streets held its annual meeting in-person at the First Church in Jamaica Plain on March 23. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of the organization, and neighbors and supporters came out to enjoy local food, beer,…
JP Observer: Ending homelessness here benefits from strong social services
Part 2 of a 2-part Series Boston fights homelessness by providing housing first, plus an array of support services for the people in need of housing. The City of Boston—through the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Homeless Services Bureau (HSB),…
JPNC discusses Poor Clare Sisters’ monastery; committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on March 22, where the main topic of discussion was a letter to be send regarding the situation with the Poor Clare Sisters’ monastery located at 920 Centre St. Marvin Mathelier of…
Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases
After leveling out earlier this month, Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased last week. The weekly positive test rate also declined citywide so it’s safe to say removing Boston’s mask mandate and canceling proof of vaccination for indoor…
SNA hears about Arborway Yard; proposal for 3514 Washington St.
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) discussed two projects at its March 14 meeting, including one on the Arborway Yard proposal, as well as one at 3514 Washington St., which members voted not to oppose. ARBORWAY YARD Scott Hamwey and Alexandra…
Wenham Street Cinema celebrates new mezzanine level
By Matt Shuman Last Friday, March 18, the Wenham Street Cinema celebrated the addition of a mezzanine level with a champagne-fueled ribbon cutting ceremony. The soiree was attended by Dean Kupstas, master carpenter, who built the mezzanine, as well as…
News Briefs
Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter The April Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 5:30-6:30pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre St. We…
Mayor Wu announces members of the Special Commission to End Family Homelessness
On her ongoing efforts to address the issue of homelessness in Boston, on March 17 Mayor Michelle Wu announced the formation of a Special Commission to End Family Homelessness made up of non-profit leaders and experts from both city and…