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About JP News. Jamaica Plain News is an independent online news source and community platform for the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.. David Ertischek. Our publisher David Ertischek has been a community journalist for more than 18 years. He has been the editor and reporter for local newspapers and websites.
Neighborhoods - Jamaica Plain News
Neighborhoods. Here’s where you find posts about specific neighborhoods within Jamaica Plain. Like the borders of JP itself, identifying our sub-neighborhoods is more art than science. We recommend this excellent map as the single most authoritative source. For disputed areas, we tag as many neighborhoods as make sense to help people find ...
Police and Fire Archives - Jamaica Plain News
Police Say Councilor Lara Was Driving Twice Speed Limit Before Crash; Despite Revoked License, Lara Tweeted About Driving. By David Ertischek on July 14, 2023. District 6 City Councilor Kendra Lara was driving more than twice the speed limit when she crashed her car into a Jamaica Plain house June 30, according to a Boston police auto ...
Car-Free Centre Street on July 10: One Day Only ... - Jamaica Plain …
Jul 5, 2022 · As part of the city’s Open Streets initiative, Jamaica Plain’s Centre Street will be car-free for one day, July 10, which will be celebrated with music, food trucks, retail shopping, outdoor dining, kid-friendly activities and more. Centre Street between Jackson Square and the Soldier’s Monument at Centre and South streets intersection will be …
Doyle’s Cafe Project Approved By BPDA; New Restaurant, Housing ...
Oct 15, 2021 · The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) approved a project that will encompass the shell of the historical Doyle’s Cafe building. The BPDA tweeted about it yesterday. The proposed project includes a renovation of the old Doyle’s building, and a roof deck would be added. The interior could fit 100 people (post-COVID), and 100 more on the deck, which elevators would be added to make ...
135 Affordable Housing Units for Seniors Proposed for Jamaicaway
Aug 15, 2024 · Nonprofit Rogerson Communities is proposing a two-phase plan to build two new buildings that would provide 135 affordable housing units for seniors. The 3.2 acre property currently has a 66 bed licensed assisted living memory care community and social day program for seniors with memory loss. The building has vehicular access at the ...
JP Resident’s Drones Provide Bird’s Eye View ... - Jamaica Plain News
Mar 15, 2021 · High above Jamaica Plain’s streets Julio Aguilar commands some of the best views of the neighborhood. Julio Aguilar Jr. moved to Jamaica Plain in 2008 after being a wildlife educator at an alligator farm. Aguilar fielded questions from Jamaica Plain News about flying drones and talked about FAA regulations, aerial Christmas photos, his favorite things in Jamaica Plain, and even helping with ...
Events from November 7 – December 30 – Jamaica Plain News
Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter. Everyone is warmly invited to the monthly Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain at 633 Centre Street. The speaker will be Danny Vargas, of Hyde Square Task Force, who co-authored their study of pricing ...
Development Archives - Jamaica Plain News
Jamaica Plain’s Former City Councilor O’Malley Sworn in as BPDA Board Member. By David Ertischek on May 27, 2024. Former District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley newest role with city government began this week, as he was sworn in as a member of the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board. Developer Wants to Convert Penshorn ...
Jamaicaway Archives - Jamaica Plain News
About JP News. Jamaica Plain News is an independent online news source and community platform for the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.. David Ertischek. Our publisher David Ertischek has been a community journalist for more than 18 years. He has been the editor and reporter for local newspapers and websites.