Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Brian Swett as the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer, leading the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet. This Cabinet is currently overseen by Reverend Mariama White-Hammond who will be transitioning out…
Month: April 2024
Mayor Wu announces launch of Wake Up The Night grant
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy have announced the launch of the City’s Wake Up the Night Grant, which will award individuals and organizations up to $10,000 for nighttime activations. The application is now open and the…
Op-Ed: Happy Earth Day!
By Sen. Ed Markey There are a lot of reasons why I’m honored to serve the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its natural beauty holds a special place in my heart. From the world-famous beaches of Cape Cod to the…
Earth Day since 1970: Winning some battles, but losing the war
For those of us who were around for the first Earth Day in 1970, the steady but sure demise of our environment over the past 54 years has been nothing less than depressing. When the first Earth Day was celebrated…
Community input wanted in Bussey Street renaming initiative
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A working group comprised of residents that is endorsed by local electeds and organizations is leading the charge to rename Bussey Street and seeking community input to help determine its new name. Bussey Street is named…
White Stadium proposal criticized at JPNC meeting
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session that was attended by Jordan Frias from the office of new District 6 City Councilor…
Margarita Muñiz Academy celebrates a new chapter with dedication of Vanessa Calderón-Rosado School Library
On Thursday, March 21, the Margarita Muñiz Academy (MMA) celebrated the grand opening of its new school library. The library was dedicated in honor of Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO and president of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) and one of…
JP Observer: Local people asked to help choose new name for city street in Arboretum
In a “Call for Community Input” (CCI), people connected to Jamaica Plain and Roslindale are being asked this spring to consider five possible new, historic local peoples’ names for the city street that bisects the Arboretum. Responses are due by…
Love Your Block Neighborhood cleanups scheduled for April
Love Your Block is a Citywide community service event that invites community members to lead in hosting a neighborhood cleanup or joining a cleanup as an individual volunteer. Love Your Block neighborhood beautification projects include cleaning up trash on sidewalks and…
City hosts workshop on White Stadium Transportation
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Wednesday evening, more than 100 people attended a virtual meeting concerning a transportation plan specific to Jamaica Plain related to the proposed revitalization of White Stadium. The city’s website describes White Stadium, which was constructed…