By Kiran Rajamani An analysis of 10 months of Boston City Council hearings reveals that city councilors have repeatedly and consistently raised concerns about overtime spending, staffing levels, crime lab operations and a discriminatory promotion system at the city’s police…
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State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
Special to the Gazette As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire.…
Healey-Driscoll Admin. Awards over $750,000 in Grants to Support Greater Food Access in Massachusetts
Special to the Gazette The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $779,458 in funding to improve food access in underserved communities throughout Massachusetts by increasing local food production. The funding will directly support the growth of urban farms, community gardens, and food business…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
There’s still time to help those in need
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away. We realize that the compressed holiday shopping season has put even more pressure than usual on all of us, but we hope that all of our readers can find…
Enjoy the Holidays Safely
The upcoming long holiday weekend means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be…
JPNC Housing Comm. Hears of Plans for Renovation of Bunte
By Gazette Staff The Housing and Development Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, November 18. On hand for the session were Chair Danielle Sommer Kieta, vice-chair Purple Reign, Bernie Doherty, Alcurtis…
Annual JP Open Streets
By Simone Kramer Local businesses, organizations, food vendors and musicians assembled on Jamaica Plain’s Centre Street last week in celebration of Boston’s last Open Street festival of the season. The city closed Centre Street from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
NeighborHealth, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner to Expand Cancer Care Access
Special to the Gazette NeighborHealth announced the launch of a new partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, bringing world-renowned cancer expertise directly to NeighborHealth patients to help close persistent gaps in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The partnership will help reduce wait…
Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Comes to Jamaica Plain Dec. 6
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment announced the dates for the 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour. This year’s Trolley Tour will visit 16 neighborhoods on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday,…