The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, February 27, via Zoom. The meeting consisted principally of reports from the JPNC’s committees.Chair Renee Stacey Welch, vice-chair Bernard Doherty, and fellow council members Purple Reign, Willie…
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JPA discusses plans for annual meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting earlier this week, the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) had an in-depth conversation concerning several facets of its annual meeting, which is slated to take place in June. To begin the conversation, Kay Mathew,…
Boston voters support Biden and Trump in Super Tuesday primary
By Dan Murphy As was the case throughout the Commonwealth, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump topped the ballot with Boston voters during the Super Tuesday presidential primary on Tuesday, March 5.According to the city’s unofficial election results,…
The Sherrill House continues to make strides for seniors
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Sherrill House, which has supported older adults in the community for over 100 years, is enhancing its care through new and upcoming amenities. The “not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center”—as described by the facility’s website—is…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy files suit to stop redevelopment of White Stadium
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu and members of her administration touted how a redeveloped White Stadium will benefit the city’s students and residents at a virtual community outreach meeting on Feb. 12. A little over a week after the…
JPNC Housing Comm. discusses affordable housing programs and Arborway garage
The Housing and Development Committee (HDC) of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday evening. Vice-chairperson Purple Reign presided over the meeting that was attended by a large number of committee and community…
City issues reminders ahead of Presidential Primary
Early voting will take place February 24 – March 1 The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Presidential Primary determines the presidential candidate who will represent their…
Public trees to be protected here as of March 28, But what’s next for the majority of trees—those that grow on private land?
Permission of the Parks and Recreation Department, through a Tree Warden, will soon be required for anyone—including city officials themselves—to have healthy trees removed from City of Boston property. Getting that permission will require a well-publicized public hearing. An ordinance…
SJC Clerk Maura Doyle will not seek re-election in 2024
Maura S. Doyle, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk, announces that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024 “It has been an incredible honor to work at the Supreme Judicial Court for 32 years,…
Coalition builds momentum for ranked choice voting in Boston
The coalition group Ranked Choice Boston (RCB) announced the addition of a new partner to its campaign, as it continues to build momentum to promote rank choice voting in the City of Boston. RCB, along with the voting rights group…