The City Council Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation held a hearing via Zoom regarding planning for an equitable recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 on April 23. The hearing was one of several conversations to come about how the…
Author: Lauren Bennett
MSPCA Angell Finds Ways to Care for Animals While Protecting Humans
The MSPCA-Angell Adoption Center and Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain remain open for animal care and adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some changes snd adjustments have been made to ensure the safety of MSPCA employees and visitors. …
Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Local Composer Look to Connect Bostonians to Nature Through Music
While exploration of parks is still permitted under social distancing guidelines provided people stay six feet apart, some are not able to go outside and enjoy all that Boston’s parks have to offer. But Andrew List, a Boston-based composer, has…
Women’s Lunch Place Mother’s Day Cards Support Healthy Meals for Women
Women’s Lunch Place is offering to make this Mother’s Day a little brighter, while gathering much-needed funds to support meals for its guests. Women’s Lunch Place, a day shelter located on Newbury St. for women experiencing poverty and homelessness, provides…
Baker Extends Stay at Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses until May 18
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon extended the stay at home advisory and closure of non-essential businesses until May 18. The original order was set to expire on May 4. Additionally, Baker extended the ban on gatherings of 10 or…
COVID-19 safety measures in place for Rogerson House residents
The health and well-being of seniors is on the forefront of the minds of many as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to keep loved ones separated from their families. Rogerson House, an assisted living community on the Jamaicaway in Jamaica Plain…
City Council holds first virtual meeting regarding coronavirus
The Boston City Council held its first ever virtual hearing regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 23 using the video conferencing program Zoom. The hearing, which was held by the City Council Committee on Public Health and chaired by new District…
Community Meeting for Proposed Terrace St. Marijuana Establishment Set for March 9
The City is holding a community meeting on the proposed marijuana establishment at 123 Terrace St. in Mission Hill on March 9 at 6:30 at the Tobin Community Center. As previously reported by the Gazette, Raices on the…
Rep. Elugardo Provides Legislative Update, Discusses Priorities in Neighborhood Meetings
State Rep. Nika Elugardo was a guest speaker at the February meetings of the Jamaica Pond Association and the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council, where she gave a legislative update and answered questions from constituents. Elugardo talked about bills she’s…
Residents Dissatisfied with Current ZBA City Council Working on Home Rule Petition
Following Mayor Walsh’s Executive Order calling for more transparency and ethical standards for the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), the City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on January 25 to discuss a home rule petition regarding…