When the Gazette asked local real estate agents about the state of the real estate market in Jamaica Plain, it came as no surprise that the seller’s market is indeed still booming as it has been in recent years. Karen…
Author: Emily Resnevic
Bike share to rebrand and expand
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will host 11 open houses this spring to finalize plans for over 70 new bike share stations around the City and the area, which will be installed starting in June 2018, according to a press…
Sanchez discusses state budget, housing dev. programming with JPNC
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) during its monthly meeting last month held a question-and-answer session with local state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez. The representative discussed a range of issues, including the state budget and programming at Mildred C. Hailey Apartments.…
Sánchez habla sobre el presupuesto estatal, programas de vivienda con JPNC
Durante su reunión mensual el 27 de febrero en Farnsworth House, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) presentó una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el representante local Jeffrey Sánchez. El representante habló sobre una amplia variedad de asuntos, como el…
Man sentenced for armed robbery, rape
An identical twin was sentenced to 16 years in prison and 10 years of probation on Feb. 26 after being convicted of rape and armed robbery last month, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA) Office. The case had…
City scholarships available to Boston residents for college
Applications are now available for the 2018 City of Boston Scholarships, which are need-based scholarships for Boston residents interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or continuing education in Massachusetts, according to the press release. “The City of Boston Scholarship Fund…
Rockumentary about Midway Café in the works
Local resident Billy Squire is creating a rockumentary about the Midway Café, raising awareness of what an asset the café is for the community at a time when similar venues are being closed across the area to make way for…
Cineasta local hace documental sobre Midway Café
El residente local Billy Squire está creando un documental sobre el Midway Café para fomentar la conciencia sobre el beneficio de Midway y otras sedes para la comunidad. El cineasta está invitando a residentes a una grabación y concierto para…
‘Resist” art series comes to the city
Hoopla Productions, the producers of Jamaica Plain Porchfest, are bringing several arts events to JP and the city this spring as part of the ResistARTS series with a mission to build community across the divides of race, class, culture and…
City Realty proposes new project in JP, abutters raise concerns
City Realty is proposing to demolish a garage and construct a new single family building on a lot on Rocky Nook Terrace, which has drawn concerns from abutters of the property. The existing building at 21 Rocky Nook Terrace is…