A recent national report confirmed what those of us in the Greater Boston area have known all-too-well for all-too-long: That by some measures, traffic congestion on our metropolitan roadways is the worst in the entire nation and among the worst…
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Green New Deal Is a Good Deal
The growing movement for the federal government to take the lead in effecting policies that will negate the effects of both economic inequality and climate change has been incorporated into what is being referred to as the Green New Deal.…
Letters
Too much road salt Dear Editor: Could you please make a big deal about the excessive use of salt on the roads? Are they trying to fix a budget gap? Kill everything in the pond and all bodies of water…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Creary Invited to Participate in Boston Art Show Anthony Creary of Boston a senior Studio and Design Major at Curry College and a resident of Jamaica Plain, was chosen to participate in the “Art of this World” annual exhibit at…
BAA Presents ‘Memphis: The Musical’ at the Strand Theatre
Boston Arts Academy (BAA), the city’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts presented, Memphis: The Musical at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester with Danielle Barnes and Jonah Barricklo, both of Jamaica Plain staring in leading roles.…
Sights & Sounds
Arts, music, and culture Screening of “Dawnland”, at Nehar Shalom, 43 Lochstead Ave, JP will be held on Saturday February 9th, 7:30 pmDocumentary about Native American children forced from their homes, with discussion by director/producer Adam Mazo. More information at www.neharshalom.org…
50 Years of People Before Highways Activism Celebrated at State House
On January 25, 1969, residents assembled at the State House to protest the extension of I-95 through greater Boston and ask that Governor Sargent rethink his decision to support the highway. They were successful, saving thousands of homes and small…
News Briefs
NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR YOUNG CONSERVATIONIST As part of the celebration of Zootopia, Zoo New England’s annual fundraising gala, the zoo staff is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Young Conservationist Award. The nominated youth…
Traffic Issues on Jamaicaway, Arborway, Bynner St. Discussed at JPA Meeting
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…
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…