Mayor Michelle Wu on Jan. 24 announced that she has pushed back the date for city workers to comply with her vaccine mandate. The mandate was originally set to take effect on Jan.15, and those found to not be in…
Author: Lauren Bennett
City, Boston University, New England Conservatory present Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
The City of Boston, along with the New England Conservatory and Boston University, presented the 2022 celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Corretta Scott King virtually on January 18. The event was live-streamed…
JPNC discusses committee updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on January 25, where members discussed updates from committees, as well as elected two new members. State Rep. Nika Elugardo was scheduled to speak and answer questions from the neighborhood, but asked…
Construction begins on city’s largest supportive housing development
Construction has begun on the long-anticipated affordable and supportive housing project at 3368 Washington St. The mixed-use building is a joint effort between Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders, and will consist of 202 total affordable units,140 of which…
ZBA approves Doyle’s restoration project; new headquarters for YES
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved several projects in Jamaica Plain on January 18, including the proposal for a new headquarters for Youth Enrichment Services (YES) at 265-267 Amory St., as well as the revived Doyle’s Proposal on Washington…
JPNC Zoning Committee approves two projects
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee met virtually on January 19, where several matters were heard and discussed, including a proposal at 44-46 Hyde Park Ave. to include the sale of recreational marijuana to the existing approval for medical,…
JPNC discusses requests from SEED dispensary
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on January 11 for a make-up December meeting, as there was not a quorum of council members to hold a meeting in December. The Council first heard a presentation from the team…
Wu, public officials discuss Mass/Cass; more than 80 individuals relocated to low-threshold housing
Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference on January 10 to provide updates on the public health crisis at Mass and Cass. “Our efforts here at Mass and Cass have been driven by a public health and housing-led approach,” Wu…
JPNC Subcommittee on Police Procedures holds second listening session
The Subcommittee on Police Procedures, which is a part of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) Public Service Committee, held a second public listening session on December 16, where residents were invited to share ideas and concerns about police in…
Baker announces that 26 million rapid antigen tests are forthcoming
The Baker administration on January 11 announced that the Commonwealth will be receiving 26 million rapid antigen COVID-19 tests over three months in a contract with iHealth, a company who produces the tests. Baker said that the tests will be…