With temperatures reaching the 80s this past Saturday, our region felt its first taste of summer. But, as always is the case at this time of year along the Massachusetts coast, Saturday’s balmy air provided just a fleeting glimpse of…
Pope Francis
The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic…
JPNC sets June 21 for Biennial Election
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, via Zoom. Chair Renee Stacey Welch presided over the session. JPNC members in attendance included at-large members Sarah Freeman, Michael Reiskind,…
Wu Officially Kicks off Re-election Campaign
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu officially kicked off her re-election campaign for a second term in office on Saturday. During a speech to supporters at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama in the South End, Wu highlighted her…
Court Rules in City’s Favor on White Stadium Project
By Adam Swift Last week, a Suffolk County Superior Judge ruled that the renovations at White Stadium at Franklin Park can continue and that the stadium is not protected as park or conservation land under Article 97 of state land.…
JPA Looking to Learn more about Squares + Streets
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Squares + Streets, a city planning and zoning initiative that has recently been a hot topic in Jamaica Plain, was discussed at the latest Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) meeting on Monday as members sought more information…