The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic…
Month: April 2025
JPNC sets June 21 for Biennial Election
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session. JPNC members in attendance included at-large members Sarah Freeman, Michael Reiskind,…
Wu Officially Kicks off Re-election Campaign
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu officially kicked off her re-election campaign for a second term in office on Saturday. During a speech to supporters at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama in the South End, Wu highlighted her…
Court Rules in City’s Favor on White Stadium Project
By Adam Swift Last week, a Suffolk County Superior Judge ruled that the renovations at White Stadium at Franklin Park can continue and that the stadium is not protected as park or conservation land under Article 97 of state land.…
JPA Looking to Learn more about Squares + Streets
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Squares + Streets, a city planning and zoning initiative that has recently been a hot topic in Jamaica Plain, was discussed at the latest Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) meeting on Monday as members sought more information…
Wu Calls for Residents to Come Together with Acts of Kindness on One Boston Day
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of…
City Announces $1 million Investment to Expand Digital Literacy Across Boston
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) last week announced a $1 million investment to expand the City’s Digital Literacy (DigLit) Initiative, a critical initiative that helps workforce development programs…
ESNA Updated on Egleston Square Redesign Project
By Adam Swift Work on the Egleston Square Redesign Project, which has been in the works since 2020, could get underway in the 2026 construction season. The project, with an estimated cost of between $7-$10 million would stretch over two…
Mount Pleasant Home Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the Front Garden
Mount Pleasant Home residents, staff, and Trustees celebrated the groundbreaking of its redesign and update of the front garden on 301 South Huntington Avenue. The space will offer a secure, safe, wheelchair accessible, and inviting place for residents to enjoy…
Boston Officials Announce Launch of Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Special to the Gazette The City of Boston announced launch of the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) for 2025-26, a new initiative by GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, a division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. This program will provide…