The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held their monthly meeting on Feb. 4, where a wide variety of topics were discussed, including a possible “Walk the Jamaicaway” day, and traffic calming measures on Bynner Street. First on the agenda was a…
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City Holds Community Host Agreement Meeting Regarding Marijuana Store at 401A Centre St.
In the packed community meeting room at Curtis Hall, a Community Host Agreement meeting was held on Jan. 24, regarding Core Empowerment’s proposed marijuana establishment at 401A Centre St in Hyde Square. A Community Host Agreement includes language that includes…
Letter to the Editor
Thank YOU Dear Editor: Monumental Cupcakes has closed. Jamaica Plain has lost a lot more than a great bakery, caterer and coffee shop. Monumental Cupcakes and Art Market, its predecessor, were owner Patti Hudson’s babies, real Jamaica Plain, community-focused institutions. …
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Invitación
Reuniones Asociación de vecinos Stonybrook, lunes, 11 feb, 7-9 pm, Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. sna-jp.org. JPNC, martes, 26 feb, 7 pm, Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. Agenda: una conversación con la Representante Nika Elugardo; actualizaciones y recomendaciones de los comités.…
JP Agenda
Meetings Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. next meeting is Monday, February 11, 7-9pm, back room of Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. More/latest info: www.sna-jp.org Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council: Tuesday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. On the agenda will be: 1). A conversation…
2019 Love Your Block Mini-Grants Application Now Being Accepted
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the acceptance of 2019 Love Your Block mini-grant applications. Applicants can apply here or email [email protected] with a deadline of March 1st, 2019. “The Love Your Block program is a fantastic way for residents…
Dr. Lorna Rivera Appointed to Boston School Committee
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Dr. Lorna Rivera to the Boston School Committee, the governing body of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Dr. Lorna Rivera is the Director of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development…
Traffic Safety a Big Topic of Conversation at JHA Meeting
By Lauren Bennett The Jamaica Hills Association (JHA) had their monthly meeting on Feb. 13, where they discussed a variety of topics from committee updates to a longer discussion about speed and safety on the streets surrounding the Manning School…
Better Bus Program Proposes New Service from Forest Hill to Legacy Place
By Seth Daniel A new effort by the MBTA to improve bus routes – unveiled last week within the Better Bus program – features one major new service suggestion for Jamaica Plain riders looking to get a direct route to…