The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) gave the green light to the 65-unit affordable housing proposal for 1599 Columbus Ave. on Jan. 14. The proposal was before the ZBA for violations of excessive height, excessive Floor Area Ratio,…
Author: Lauren Bennett
JP History Special Section: Jamaica Plain Historical Society Gears Up for walking Tours; Women’s History Month Event on March 15
For more than 30 years, the Jamaica Plain Historical Society has helped to preserve the histo-ry of the neighborhood through community events, walks, and a band of volunteers and con-tributors. The Gazette spoke with JP Historical Society president…
O’Malley Heads Into Tenth Year as City Councilor, Ready to Tackle Issues
City Councilor Matt O’Malley was sworn in on Monday, heading into his tenth year as the Dis-trict 6 Councilor—he’s now the longest serving member of the Boston City Council. Throughout his time on the City Council, O’Malley has worked on…
Estadísticas De Delincuencia De 2019
El jueves 2 de enero, Curtis Hall en Jamaica Plain organizó la reunión mensual de policía y relaciones comunitarias organizada por el Distrito E-13 del Departamento de Policía de Boston (BPD). El Oficial William Jones proporcionó copias de una tabla…
Taking the Oath: Councilors Welcome Four New Members; Elects Kim Janey as Council President
Four new members of the Boston City Council were sworn in at Faneuil Hall on Monday, joining their nine returning colleagues to create a historic council that is majority female and majority people of color. District Councilors Kenzie Bok, Ricardo…
Walsh Delivers State of the City Address: Promises Investment in Education, Transportation, Housing
Mayor Marty Walsh gave his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, where he made many promises in terms of affordable housing, education, and transportation. He also looked back at what the City has accomplished…
JPA Talks Community Safety, Zoning Proposal, and 701 Centre St.
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met for its first meeting of the new decade on January 6, where they heard a crime year in review from Officer William Jones, heard a zoning presentation from a neighbor, and discussed ongoing issues.…
Estadísticas De Delincuencia De Noviembre
El jueves 5 de diciembre, Curtis Hall fue el sitio de la reunión mensual de policía y relaciones comunitarias organizada por el Distrito E-13 del Departamento de Policía de Boston (BPD). El Oficial William Jones proporcionó copias de una tabla…
JPNC Discusses Zoning, Development Issues
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met for its monthly meeting on November 26. On the agenda was committee reports, as well as discussions about an issue with 701 Centre St. After a presentation from Sagie Tvizer from the Jamaica…
JPNC Discute Informes De Comités, Proyecto 701 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) se reunió el 26 de noviembre donde discutió los informes de los comités y un proyecto en 701 Centre St. Comité de Zonificación En 135 School Street, un propuesto convertiría una casa unifamiliar en una…