Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday, filed her Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and five-year 2027-2031 Capital Plan. The FY27 budget reflects a deliberate and disciplined approach to protecting the core services our residents and businesses rely…
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Massachusetts House passes the Protect Act
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation led by State Representative Judith Garcia and State Representative Andy Vargas, Chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, in partnership with the Caucus. The bill establishes clear…
“….to boldly go where no man has gone before…”
For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern…
Boston Parks Dept. announces registration for Tenacity’s 2026 Summer Tennis and Reading Program
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration is now available for our free Summer Tennis & Reading Program (STRP) in partnership with Tenacity. The program will return to 16 park locations…
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Sheila Dillon tells JPNC Housing Comm. of obstacles at federal level
The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, February 17. Chair Danielle Sommer Kieta and fellow members Purple Reign, Bernie Doherty, Aidan Foley, Sarah Freeman, Pam Bender,…
JPNC sets election for May 16; hears from committee chairs at its monthly meeting
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 24. On hand for the session were chair Renee Stacey Welch and fellow members Bernard Doherty, Peter DeCotis, Danielle Sommer Kieta, Michael Reiskind, Chase Brewster, Aiko…
Four JP businesses among among Licensing Board approvals for new liquor license applications and beer and wine licensee upgrades
Special to the Gazette The City of Boston Licensing Board last week approved new liquor licenses across Boston. The approved applicants are located in Allston, Chinatown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, the South End, and West Roxbury. Additionally, the Boston…
Connecting Community: The JP Memory Café Returns for 2026
Staff Report The City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission is proud to continue its commitment to supporting residents living with memory loss through the Jamaica Plain Memory Café. This monthly gathering offers a welcoming and safe space designed specifically for…
MBTA gears up for South Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration
Special to the Gazette The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several…