Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 1, via Zoom, with chair Kay Mathew presiding over the session. Jordan Frias from District 6 Councillor Ben Weber’s office was on hand and…
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Open Streets Boston in Jamaica Plain July 21
Open Streets Boston is back for its third annual event, offering another chance to experience streets as public spaces. On July 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jamaica Plain will be celebrating Open Street on Center Street. The street…
Wu announced a heat advisory for the City of Boston residents
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning through Friday, July 12, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the high 80s, with the heat index expected to reach the 90s.…
J.P. Licks introduces new Coconut Curry and Thai Iced Tea Ice cream flavors
J.P. Licks, Boston’s favorite ice cream shop, is thrilled to announce two new bold, exciting flavors – Coconut Curry Ice Cream and Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream – that will be available in all 17 store locations starting on Wednesday,…
Three injured in Centre Street shooting
Staff Report Police are continuing to investigate a shooting on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain early in the morning of July 5. Officers responded to the shooting near the Jackson Square MBTA station just before 1:30 a.m., where they found…
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company announces cast for Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director, are pleased to announce the cast of this summer’s production of Shakespeare’s moving epic, The Winter’s Tale, on the Boston Common, directed by Associate Artistic Director Bryn Boice. Performances begin…
BLO brings free orchestral music to Boston Neighborhoods
Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is gearing up to offer another season of enchanting musical experiences under the stars in Boston. From the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell to Boston neighborhood venues, the ensemble…
Op-Ed: Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff and City Savings for Older Adults
By Boston Mayor Michelle Wu I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to more residents. Thanks to…
Obituaries 7-12-24
Doña Betsaida Gutiérrez Rodriguez Rico She leaves a huge legacy of her work for justice in the Jamaica Plain community and the world Doña Betsaida Gutiérrez Rodriguez Rico has died. She was born on June 12, 1952 to the late…
Hurricane Beryl: A harbinger of things to come?
By now we’ve all become aware of Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail of death and destruction in its wake during the past week stretching from the Southern Caribbean to Texas as it set records for the strongest-ever hurricane —…