With the COVID-19 positive test rate coming down a bit here and across the city, Mayor Martin Walsh said this week he’s expecting another surge in cases following the Thanksgiving holiday. Walsh and public health experts are still…
Author: John Lynds
Construction Begins on Holtzer Park Project
Construction has begun on an unutilized Boston Housing Authority (BHA) parcel that will result in 62 new units of affordable housing. Mayor Martin Walsh made the announcement earlier this week that the Urban Edge Housing Corporation has broken ground…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in Jamaica Plain trying to increase business by providing…
Positive Test-rates on the Rise Once Again in the Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test rate increased 24 percent as cases continue to rise across the city according to the latest stats released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week the BPHC reported that of the 22,693…
Talking about the T
Councilors Bok, O’Malley, and Wu join community to protest proposed MBTA Green Line cuts Earlier this week the MBTA laid out its plan to cut service on the Green Line, a move that was publicly rebuked by City Councilor Kenzie…
ABCD Kick off Annual Fuel Assistance Program in JP with Plea for Additional Funding, Donations
With temperatures in Jamaica Plain expected to dip into the 20s at night this week and not exceed 50 degrees for the next few days many residents and seniors will find it hard to pay their heating bill this winter.…
Nonprofit Fresh Truck Nearby on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fresh Truck Program Coordinator Stephen James was motivated to help families take on personal challenges with the philosophy of starting each day with proper food access to live a healthy lifestyle. James helps the Fresh Truck, which is…
Boston Police Report Crime Down 12-percent in Jamaica Plain
Domestic aggravated assault and car breaks are up In what will be the Boston Police Department’s last crime stat report before the end of the year, the report shows overall crime is down in E-13 (Jamaica Plain). However, domestic aggravated…
BPDA Votes to Approve Amended Washington Street Proposal
At its November board meeting the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) voted to approve the project at 3326 Washington St. in Jamaica Plain The developer of the project, Primary, submitted a supplemental filing in October after a…
COVID positive test rate remains above 5 percent in Jamaica Plain; Mayor urges all to get tested
As Boston tries to get a handle on the city’s COVID-19 spike the positive test rate in Jamaica Plain remains above 5 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week the BPHC…