Month: November 2024
JPNC Housing Comm. Hears of Plans for Former Poor Clare Nuns Monastery
Special to the Gazette The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19. On hand for the session were chair Danielle Sommer-Kieta, vice-chair Purple Reign, Bernie Doherty, Renee…
Public Meeting Held Regarding Brookley Flats Mural
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, community members were invited to a public meeting to provide feedback on design concepts for a mural that will be placed on part of the new Brookley Flats residential development. According to the development’s…
Wu announces youth jobs applications now open for 2024-2025 school year
Special to The Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that youth job applications are open for the 2024 – 2025 School Year. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 can…
Wu announces Housing Accelerator Fund
Bunker Hill Redevelopment will be First Project to Benefit from Investment in Jumpstarting Housing Production Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Tuesday that she will be filing a $110 million appropriation to create the City’s Housing Accelerator…
Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center undergoing extensive renovation project
Special to the Gazette Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) is excited to announce new renovation plans for the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), the esteemed nursing and rehabilitation residence in the Greater Boston community. The renovations began in October…
It’s Quantities, Communications & Character, Friends
What went wrong? So many people in Jamaica Plain—and across Boston, the state and the whole country are wondering aloud the past few weeks after Republican former president, Donald Trump won the election for president on Nov. 5. A full…
Is the Housing Problem Solvable?
It is estimated that the U.S. presently is short of anywhere from four million to seven million housing units, including both rentals and single-family homes. This is an astounding number that is growing larger every year. Housing production is lagging…
JPA Discusses Need for Improvements at the Pond
Special to the Gazette The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting this past Monday, November 4, via Zoom. Chair Kay Mathew presided over the session that included fellow members Michael Reiskind, Rosemary…
ANRC Residents and Staff Celebrate A Special Pontifical Blessing
The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) had the distinct honor of hosting His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia. During this most memorable visit, His Holiness shared a special blessing and toured the Jamaica Plain, dedicated to providing both…