Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Jamaica Plain remained the same but the weekly positive test rate increased slightly according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday. According to the…
Author: John Lynds
JP Organizations Receiving Funding Through Boston Resiliency Fund
Two Jamaica Plain organizations were included in the latest round Boston Resiliency Fund grant money. Earlier this month, Mayor Martin announced that Omega Men in Action and Chica Project will share in this latest funding round totaling $3.85 million to…
JP cannabis dispensary and social justice cannabis museum to open March 6
Jamaica Plain’s first adult-use cannabis dispensary will host a soft grand opening on Saturday, March 6. Core Cannabis Dispensary, located in Hyde Square, has already gained national recognition for being the first dispensary in the US with a Social Justice…
JP’s cumulative positive test rate up slightly
JP’s cumulative positive test rate up slightly, weekly test rate drops dramatically Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Jamaica Plain increased slightly but the weekly positive test rate dropped dramatically according to the latest data released…
BPDA approves Centre Street project
At its February Board meeting the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved the mixed-use development project at 632-638 Centre St. that will bring both new residential units and commercial space to Jamaica Plain. Developers of the Centre Street project,…
Former State Senator, Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon East Boston resident Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Orient Heights Square picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,” Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch.…
Jamaica Plain Officers Make Drug Arrest, Discarded Gun Found in JP on the Same Day
A Jamaica Plain man was arrested and charged with numerous drug offenses following a lengthy investigation by police. On Jan. 14 officers assigned to Jamaica Plain’s District E-13 Drug Control Unit arrested Osvaldo Medina, 33, of Jamaica Plain, after a…
New clothing and Textile Recycling Drop Box in Jamaica Plain
It’s hard to believe that over 85 percent of clothes wind up in the trash. While it’s the norm to recycle plastics, glass, metal and paper–clothes, shoes, and accessories have long been ignored. Studies show that about 10 percent of…
BPDA Approves Washington Street Project
At its January board meeting the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved plans to bring 38 income-restricted units of senior housing to Jamaica Plain. The BPDA approved project at 3371 Washington Street yields 39 housing units, 38 of which…
JP’s Cumulative Positive Test Rate Up Slightly, Weekly Test Rate Down
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Jamaica Plain increased slightly but the weekly positive test rate dropped. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, 28,896 Jamaica Plain residents have…