Since December 2015, a Black Lives Matter vigil has been held monthly outside of the First Baptist Church on Centre St. The September vigil, which was held on October 1, featured Corey Stallings, Program Coordinator at the South Street…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Several Schools’ and Kids’ Activities Back up and Running with COVID Measures in Place
COVID-19 put a damper on many activities and educational opportunities for children when many of them had to close earlier this year. Heading into fall, many of Jamaica Plain’s schools and extracurricular activities are back in action with some modifications…
Walsh, Boston Fire Department Participate in Beam Raising for New Engine 42 firehouse
The City of Boston, along with the Boston Fire Department, celebrated a beam raising on September 25 for the new Engine 42, Rescue 2, District 9 firehouse that is expected to open in early fall of next year. Firefighters…
Baker will Allow Halloween; Advises Against Indoor Parties; Lets Communities Make Their Own Decisions
Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference from Salem on October 6, where he discussed Plans for Halloween in Massachusetts. Baker said that Halloween will still be allowed to happen this year, but he urged residents to participate in activities…
ZBA Refers 73 Sheridan St. Petition to Law Department
The proposed project at 73 Sheridan St., which consists of eight residential condominiums, split into two three family buildings and one two family dwelling building, has been a point of contention for years for some of the project’s abutters,…
South Street Youth Center Holds Socially Distanced 5K
The South Street Youth Center held its third annual Family Fun Run Run on October 3, though this year it was a socially distanced “Family Mindfulness 5K Walk,” South Street Youth Center’s Program Coordinator Corey Stallings said. South Street…
JPA Approves Basement Work at 66 Pershing Road, $1000 Donation to ‘Tools for Schools’ Program
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on October 5, where they again heard a zoning matter at 66 Pershing Road, as well as voted on donating money to Rep. Nika Elugardo’s Tools for Schools program, which provides headphones…
350 Mass Holds Standout on Jamaicaway, Calling for Strong Climate Bill
Recently, climate organization 350 Massachusetts for a Better Future, better known as 350 Mass, has been holding several standouts across the state using the format of old Burma-Shave advertisements, which consisted of signs along highways that created rhyming statements. …
Michelle Wu holds events following her mayoral campaign announcement
Days after announcing her candidacy for mayor, City Councilor Michelle Wu held events in communities around Boston where she discussed issues with constituents. If elected, Wu would be the first Boston mayor with small children in about 30 years. “Being…
JPA hears presentation about Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on September 14, where they heard a presentation from business owner Nicole Gunn about her proposal to open a smoothie and energizing tea cafe called Cada Dia Nutrition at 7 Burroughs Street. The…