By Robert Field and Andrew King What is the right way to solve Boston’s need for housing? Some people believe that spurring development requires weakening of protections, such as zoning laws, for existing neighborhoods. This belief puts neighbors, developers,…
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Letters
Celebrating pride Dear Editor: Our country celebrates Pride Month throughout June. At Springhouse Senior Living, we uphold the value of diversity and realize people come from all segments of community. Celebrating Pride, we have an opportunity to recognize and remember our…
Obituaries 06-14-2019
Elizabeth Van der Snoek April 7, 1930 – June 2, June 2, 2019 Elizabeth Van der Snoek of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Scotia, NY, passed away at home on June 2after a long illness in the arms of her son,…
Inside Out Sidewalk Fair
Latin Quarter World’s Fair in JP on September 15
Special to the Gazzette On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, the Latin Quarter World’s Fair (LQWF) Committee officially announced that the Latin Quarter World’s Fair will take place on Sunday, September 15, in Boston’s Latin Quarter Cultural District in the Hyde/Jackson…
Feria Mundial del Barrio Latino 15 Septiembre
El miércoles 22 mayo, el comité de la Feria Mundial del Barrio Latino (LQWF) anunció que la Feria se realizará el domingo 15 de septiembre en el distrito latino en el vecindario de Hyde/Jackson Square. La celebración multicultural inicia el…
News Briefs
Parks Department Announces 2019 Fenway Challenge Series The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the Boston Red Sox, and Highland Street Foundation team up once again to present the Fenway Challenge featuring the Red Sox Showcase in local parks on three…
No Ledge Found at 1 Rockwood Terrace
By Lauren Bennett On April 30, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a proposed project at 1 Rockwood Terrace to erect a single family home on the lot, but due to serious concerns from the neighbors, the proponents were…
Gallo Leads Restoration Effort at Blessed Sacrament Church
The Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) has hired urban planning and development consultant Beverly Gallo to lead the organization’s efforts to restore the historic Blessed Sacrament Church through a new initiative that would revive the Jamaica Plain landmark through…
JP Observer Choosing Several Great Democrats from a Crowded Field for President
By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette We are at the start of an exciting, very long election season leading up to the final vote for president on Nov. 3, 2020. As of now, at least 24 Democrats are…