The JPNC Zoning Committee met virtually on April 20, where it discussed four matters: a proposal at 72 Hyde Park Ave. to raze the existing structure and build a six-unit residential building; a proposal at 11 Parkside Drive to…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Stonybrook Neighborhood Association discusses development updates
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on April 11 to discuss updates on development projects as well as chat about goings-on in the neighborhood, FORMERLY FLANAGAN & SEATON SNA member Jennifer Uhrhane reported on the mural project…
BAC approves GoFive and TakeOne as artists for Eliot School mural project at English High School
The Boston Art Commission (BAC) on April 14 approved local artists GoFive and TakeOne as a joint team to lead the mural painting at English High School proposed by the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts. Alison…
Activities for kids ramping up for spring and summer
With the weather warming up and kids eager to get back to some activities that were either vastly altered due to the pandemic or just completely cancelled, Jamaica Plain offers a wide variety of programming for kids to participate…
JPA votes not to oppose variance for Pondside Pet Care relocation
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on April 4, where it discussed an update on the Green Line Extension as well as voted not to oppose a request for a variance for the relocation of Pondside Pet Care on…
JPNC Zoning Committee hears three matters
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on April 6, where it heard three matters: one at 71 Peter Parley Rd. to demolish and reconstruct a rear deck, one at 3514 Washington St. for the addition of…
El Comité de Zonificación de JPNC escucha tres asuntos
El Comité de Zonificación del Consejo Vecinal de Jamaica Plain (JPNC) se reunió virtualmente el 6 de abril para discutir propuestas a tres lugares. 71 PETER PARLEY RD. La propuesta es derribar la plataforma trasera existente, que viola…
Council holds hearing on city-level conservation corps set to kick off in May
The City Council Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, chaired by District 6 Councilor Kendra Lara, held a hearing on March 29 regarding the creation of a city-level conservation corps in Boston. This docket is sponsored by District…
Olmsted Now events bring communities together
With the 200th birthday of Emerald Necklace creator Frederick Law Olmsted coming up on April 26, a national bicentennial effort has been created with local efforts popping up across the country as well–including in Boston. Olmsted’s pride and…
MBTA holds design update meeting for Forest Hills station improvements
With 30 percent of the design complete, the MBTA held a public meeting for the Forest Hills Station improvements project on March 9, at which questions and comments from residents were addressed following the presentation. The project goal is to…