Current 15th Suffolk State Rep. Nika Elugardo is vying with fellow candidates Dianne Wilkerson, Liz Miranda, and Miniard Culpepper for the 2nd Suffolk senate seat, currently held by Sonia Chang-Diaz. Elugardo was elected for the state rep. seat in 2018,…
Author: Lauren Bennett
BLC Approves Blessed Sacrament Church Project
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on August 23 approved the proposal for Blessed Sacrament Church with a few provisos. Architect Philippe Charles Saad presented the proposal, which has been before the Commission for multiple advisory reviews this year, and was…
JPNC Zoning Committee Approves Pondside Pet Care Relocation, Boylston Street Additions
The Zoning Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on August 24, where it approved a doggy daycare at 561-579 Centre St., as well as new additions and an in-law suite at 55 Boylston St. 561–579 Centre…
JPNC Discusses Committee Updates
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on August 23, where it discussed several issues including the proposed MBTA Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility, as well as committee reports and updates. Arborway Yard First, the JPNC discussed a motion from…
Neo-Nazi Group Demonstrates At Loring Greenough Event
The Jamaica Plain community came together following an appearance by neo-Nazi group NSC-131 at the Loring Greenough House on July 23. Many community members spoke out against the group on Twitter and a counter-protest was organized. On that date, the…
JP Resident Brings Feldenkrais Method to Jamaica Plain and Beyond
JP resident Eve Boltax has been bringing the Feldenkrais method to Jamaica Plain since she graduated from the training program in 2020. The Feldenkrais method, as Boltax describes it, is “really a process of experiential learning through movement,” as well…
BLC Discusses Study Report; Advisory Review for Blessed Sacrament Church
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) discussed the Blessed Sacrament Church in two different capacities on August 9: first, a public hearing and comment period was held for the study report to designate the church as a landmark; and second, an…
Eliot School Featured in American Craft Magazine Summer Issue
The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts’ Abigail Norman and Alison Croney Moses were both recently featured in American Craft Magazine’s Summer 2022 issue. American Craft Magazine is published by the American Craft Council, a “national nonprofit working to…
Leland Cooperative Garden Celebrates New Community-Built Shed
The Leland Cooperative Garden will soon get a new shed, thanks to an effort from garden member Alex Klosterkemper. After a 40-foot tall spruce tree fell in his yard following a storm in late 2020, Klosterkemper knew he wanted to…
Jamaica Pond Assoc. Discusses Parkway Safety, Neighborhood Updates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on August 1 to discuss parkway safety with the Massachusetts State Police, as well as talk about a new sign proposal for Rogerson Communities and committee updates. Rogerson Signage Ken Crisafulli of Rogerson…