The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council met virtually on Sept. 6, where it discussed the city’s new bike lane announcement as well as the proposed MBTA bus network changes. Bike Lanes On Tuesday, Mayor Michelle Wu…
Month: September 2022
Wu Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Mayor Michelle Wu on last Wednesday recognized International Overdose Awareness Day, which raises awareness about overdoses in Boston and honors the memory of Bostonians who have died from substance use disorder. Acknowledging this public health issue can reduce the stigma…
News Briefs
JP Centre/South Business Owners Luncheon Join JP Centre/South Main Streets on Tues., Sept. 27 from 12:30-1:30pm at Casa Verde for a complimentary lunch to hear the results of our Jamaica Plain Benefits Survey and a Q&A with our panel of…
MBTA Announces That Orange Line Repairs Are Halfway Completed
Special to the Gazette Last Friday, the MBTA announced that 50 percent of the work taking place along the Orange Line during the 30-day closure is complete. Additionally, the scheduled work is on schedule overall. Overall, work teams have completed:…
Emerald Necklace Parkfest Set for Sept. 24
Olmsted Now and its partner organizations are gearing up for Emerald Necklace Parkfest, the culminating event in the celebration of creator Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th anniversary. The event will take place on Sept. 24. “It is a collective effort and…
Climate Change Is Everywhere, All at Once
About a dozen years ago, the New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tom Friedman wrote a column in which he explained that “global warming” was a misnomer for the coming changes to the earth’s environment. He quoted some…
Serena Williams Is An Inspiration for Everybody
We wish to add our voice to the universal acclaim for tennis star Serena Williams, who played her last match this past week at the U.S. Open. The life story of Serena and her sister Venus, as depicted in the…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding the Harassment Around Boston Children’s Hospital A copy of the following letter from City Councilor Flynn was submitted to the Jamaica Plain Gazette for publication. Dear Dr. Churchwell: I’m writing in regards to the alarming reports of harassment from…
Guest Op-Ed: Make This Next Season of Life a Great One
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Enjoyable weather is coming soon. For many parts of the country September through November offers many pleasant days. Don’t waste them by spending all your time starring at the television or Facebook. You still have some…