Month: December 2022
Forbes Building’s future sparks concern at JPNC
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday. Chairman Will Cohen and members Dave Baron, Michael Reiskind, vice-chair Bernie Doherty, Nick Chaves, Gert Thorn, Peg Preble, Omer Hecht, Paige Sparks, Rene Welch, and…
BCDC seeks another meeting with BMS Paper about development
By Adam Swift The Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) had its third go-round at the BMS Paper mixed-use development at 3390 Washington St. at its Dec. 13 meeting. There was positive feedback about issues that were addressed by…
BCDC pide otra reunión con BMS Paper
By Adam Swift El 13 de diciembre, Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) discutió el desarrollo de BMS Paper en 3390 Washington St. El proyecto propuesto incluye 160 unidades departamentos, un restaurante, estacionamiento fuera de la calle para 195 vehículos,…
Italian Home for Children hires special education veteran
Special to the Gazette The Italian Home for Children that is located at 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, announced the hiring of Robert “Bob” Johnson, former President and CEO of Special Olympics of Massachusetts Inc., as the organization’s new…
Fuel assistance benefit levels increased to $2,200
At the urging of ABCD and other Community Action Agencies, more LIHEAP funding is now available to people in need this winter. The maximum benefit level has been increased to $2,200, from $1,600 which will help struggling families, individuals and…
Wu announces reappointments to Boston School Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the reappointment of Jeri Robinson, currently the Chairperson, and Quoc Tran to four-year terms on the Boston School Committee. The Boston School Committee is the governing body of Boston Public Schools. “I’m proud…
Wu announces the Space Grant program to help small businesses
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the SPACE Grant program in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion (OEOI). The program will identify creative ways to bring people back to major commercial…
Wu joined city officials to discuss winter preparations currently underway
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials at the Public Works yard on Frontage Road to discuss winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston, and resources to offset rising utility costs available to residents,…
Wu announces two-day hockey fan festival on City Hall Plaza
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the National Hockey League (NHL®) will hold NHL Winter Classic Plaza™, a two-day free, non-ticketed fan festival on December 30th and December 31st on the newly reopened City Hall Plaza. City Hall Plaza will host interactive…