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…
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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…
Deadline to license your dogs is March 31
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026. All dogs in Boston require a new license each…
Forever Young Program for older adults returns for spring 2026
Special to the Gazette The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program this coming spring. This free program for older adults, offered in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families…
Ninth annual ‘Spring into Fitness: Active Aging Week’ for Older Adults kicks off March 23
Special to the Gazette Spring is almost here, and so is Fitness Week for our active agers! Each year, Boston Village (BV), formerly Beacon Hill Village, and Cindy Sullivan of Cindy Sullivan Fitness partner to offer a full week of…
Mayor’s Cup Middle School Basketball Tourney to take place during April school vacation
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the first-ever Mayor’s Cup Middle School Basketball Tournament in partnership with Beantown Slam and Match Charter School during the April Boston Public Schools vacation week. The…
Over 200 people plunge into freezing waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash
Special to the Gazette Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay (STH/STB). Attendees jumped into the freezing water…
Zero tolerance for underage and public drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the approach of the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade set for this Sunday, March 15, it is imperative that our public safety officials proactively enforce laws prohibiting public and underage drinking. While we appreciate…