City Councilor and candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu announced that her Mayoral campaign has more than $1 million in the bank, reaching a key milestone that puts her campaign in a strong position for the months ahead. In a powerful…
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Roslindale residents win wedding giveaway contest
First responders Giordano, Umbro set for Hollywood style celebration By Cary Shuman There will be a Hollywood-style wedding soon for two local healthcare heroes. Roslindale residents Michele Umbro and Jack Giordano are the winners of the Boston Harbor Hotel “Heartfelt…
Jamaica Plain’s Gerry Wright receives national volunteer service award
Gerry Wright, long-time Jamaica Plain resident, parks supporter and social and environmental justice advocate, received the National Association for Olmsted Parks’ (NAOP) Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award. The D.C. based organization works to advance Frederick Law Olmsted principles and legacy…
Ruthzee Louijeune campaign endorsed by Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz
Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced this week that she had earned the endorsement of State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, of Jamaica Plain. Chang-Díaz is the first Latina and first person of Asian descent elected to the Massachusetts…
Upcoming Events at the JP Historical Society
Book Talk It is Preservation Month, so we asked our City Archaeologist, Joe Bagley to talk about his new book Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them. Several of the locations featured in the book are in Jamaica Plain.…
Letters to the Editor 5-14-21
Red Flag Laws can help lower suicide risk Dear Editor, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While there’s so much one can talk about during this time, from the accessibility of mental health services to stigma, it’s important to not…
At last, spring has sprung
Spring officially may have arrived on March 21, but the past month has been anything but spring-like. For those of us who live along the Massachusetts coastline, this is nothing new of course. The prevailing, on-shore sea breezes at this…
Spillane announces candidacy for City Councilor at-Large
By Dan Murphy A Beacon Hill resident and lifelong Bostonian with firsthand experience at City Hall and a proven commitment to affordable housing, Jon Spillane has announced his candidacy for City Councilor at-Large. Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving Street resident, has…
Boston Water and Sewer Commission offers property owners credit to replace lead pipes
Boston Water and Sewer Commission announced today it is doubling to $4,000 the credit for replacing lead pipes through its Lead Replacement Incentive Program. A recent review conducted by the Commission estimates that as many as 4,800 property owners may…
Three ways to make more time for fun this summer
(StatePoint) Even relaxation and fun take some preparation. But there’s no reason to work harder than you need to. Follow these hacks to get to the good stuff faster this summer. 1. Optimized Travel: Traveling by car this summer? Road…