By Dr. Glenn Mollette We had difficulties when we were growing up in Martin county, Kentucky but overall, we thought we were doing okay. President Lyndon Johnson came to Inez, Kentucky in 1964 to let us know we weren’t…
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After Nearly 30 Years in Office, Representative Liz Malia to Retire
Rep. Liz Malia has been representing Wards 11, 12, and 19 for almost 30 years, but has announced that she will retire at the end of this session. On her website, Malia issued the following statement: “After doing policy and…
JP Observer: To Invest in JP, Get Involved With the Neighborhood Council
You see the name of this Jamaica Plain organization in this newspaper often. It sponsors lots of meaningful events every month. Before buildings are built, food is served to customers or the City of Boston or Commonwealth of Massachusetts wants…
ABCD Says Low-Income Residents Face Perfect Storm This Winter
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…
City of Boston Announces Increased Accessibility of Voting Ahead of Nov. 2 Election
The City of Boston Election Department on October 15 announced steps to increase accessibility of voting ahead of the November 2 general election. Additionally, City of Boston ballot drop boxes are now available, and early voting will run Saturday, October…
News Briefs
Living Safely in Jackson Square Coalition to hold Youth Fair Oct. 23 Living Safely in Jackson Square Coalition comprised of Tree of life, Hyde Square Task Force Possible Project, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, Urban Edge, the Community Builders, MCHailey…
District 6 City Council Candidate Winnie Eke Endorses Mary Tamer
Special to the Gazette Winnie Eke, the third place finisher in the District 6 Boston City Council race, has endorsed former Boston School Committee member Mary Tamer to represent the neighborhoods of West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and parts of…
Essaibi George Announces Updated Plan for Mass and Cass
Amongst frontline workers, labor unions representing city workers, and local leaders, At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George on October 17 released an updated policy plan outlining immediate actions to tackle the devastation at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard (Mass…