Evidence is mounting that Russian forces have committed war crimes and other atrocities against the peaceful people of Ukraine. In response to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe that is creating one of the worst humanitarian disasters in…
Month: April 2022
JPA votes not to oppose variance for Pondside Pet Care relocation
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on April 4, where it discussed an update on the Green Line Extension as well as voted not to oppose a request for a variance for the relocation of Pondside Pet Care on…
JPNC Zoning Committee hears three matters
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on April 6, where it heard three matters: one at 71 Peter Parley Rd. to demolish and reconstruct a rear deck, one at 3514 Washington St. for the addition of…
El Comité de Zonificación de JPNC escucha tres asuntos
El Comité de Zonificación del Consejo Vecinal de Jamaica Plain (JPNC) se reunió virtualmente el 6 de abril para discutir propuestas a tres lugares. 71 PETER PARLEY RD. La propuesta es derribar la plataforma trasera existente, que viola…
JP’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases
Last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released its recommendations for residents to receive a second COVID booster vaccine as Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases dramatically. Last week, 1,150 Jamaica Plain residents were tested for…
Council holds hearing on city-level conservation corps set to kick off in May
The City Council Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, chaired by District 6 Councilor Kendra Lara, held a hearing on March 29 regarding the creation of a city-level conservation corps in Boston. This docket is sponsored by District…
MBTA Board approves fare changes, price reductions
The MBTA Board approved several fare changes that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff…
JP Centre/South Main Streets welcomes new board members
JP Centre/South Main Streets welcomes our newest board members, Brie Pullum and Nicole Gunn. JPCSMS conducted their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2023, with special guest speaker, Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Inclusion and Opportunity. New business included…
City golf courses open for 2022 season
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston’s municipal golf courses are now open for the 2022 season. The City owns and operates the William J. Devine Golf Course in Dorchester and the George Wright Golf Course…
City holds first Boston Rec Fest at Franklin Park April 19
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the first annual Boston Rec Fest (Recreation Festival) during the April school vacation week at the Playstead in Franklin Park on Tuesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to…