Boston City Council President Kim Janey has named members of her senior leadership team in anticipation of her assuming the responsibilities of Mayor of Boston. As Janey works to ensure a seamless transition from Mayor Walsh and focuses on tackling…
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Bates joins Focus Real Estate team
Focus Real Estate in Jamaica Plain has announced that Eddie Bates has joined the agency as a Licensed Realtor. Bates had previously served as a Community Planner for the Town of Brookline. A native of Plymouth, Bates brings a passion…
State of the City address to take place virtually on Jan. 12
Mayor Martin Walsh reported on Tuesday, Jan. 5, that he will be holding the annual State of the City address on Jan. 12 in a virtual format in light of the COVID-19 precautions and the rising numbers of cases in…
Boston Public Library wraps up 2020 with usage statistics
Top circulated books, movies, albums of an unprecedented year As 2020 draws to a close, the Boston Public Library is reflecting on a year unlike any other. From launching BPL To Go during a global pandemic, to an outpouring of demand for…
Andrea Campbell announces new hires for mayoral campaign
Andrea Campbell’s campaign for Mayor of Boston announced a number of new staff hires today that show she is building a diverse, experienced leadership team with local and national campaign experience. •Adam Webster, a long-time campaign strategist and principal at…
Editorials 1-08-2021
Emissions bill is a big step for the environment The approval on Monday by both houses of the Massachusetts legislature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by…
Police at crime scene say Wednesday murder likely was targeted act
At about 6:51 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, officers assigned to District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for shot spotter activation in the area of 950 Parker St. in the Mildred Hailey Apartments public housing development. Upon…
Officials announce Mayor’s pumpkin carving contest
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be celebrating Halloween with Mayor Walsh’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by Xfinity. Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Parks Department recognize the effort that Boston…
School Committee Chair questioned over comments during hearing
Several community members and one City Councilor are calling out the comments made by School Committee Chair Michael Loconto at the eight-hour hearing Wednesday and into Thursday morning regarding some of the speakers calling on the Committee not to approve…
Early voting and ballot dropbox locations around the area
You can drop off your mail-in ballot at any early voting location during the early voting period. For a full list of ballot dropbox locations, visit boston.gov/election. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain The dropbox will be…