Start the Summer Off Safely “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Many people are anticipating activities with family and friends, and getting their yards and grills ready for gatherings. Take a…
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Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Riffe of Jamaica Plain Named to Emerson College Dean’s List Hannah Riffe, a resident of Jamaica Plain, MA, has been named to the Emerson College Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. Riffe is majoring in Theatre Studies: Acting and…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Op-ed How We’re Investing in Jamaica Plain
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, we release our Capital Investment Plan which funds the critical improvements to our infrastructure and facilities in Boston over a five-year period. It is a reflection of our priorities, and is guided by…
Letters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Dear Editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or one out of five Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially…
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Wake up the Earth Festival
ZBA Approves Contentious 1 Rockwood Terrace Project
By Lauren Bennett On April 30, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted relief to the controversial project at 1 Rockwood Terrace. The violation that triggered the ZBA hearing was insufficient lot width. Chris Tracy of O’Neill and Associates gave the…
JPA Provides Community Updates
By Lauren Bennett The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met for their monthly meeting on April 6, where they discussed various updates on different projects and happenings around town. BPD District E-13 officer William Jones kicked off the meeting with a…
Local Musician Looks to Iranian Roots
By Lauren Bennett Nima Samimi, also known by his stage name Muhammad Seven, took only three guitar lessons as a young child. The rest is history, and music has become an increasingly important facet of his life. “As a young…