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…
Author: Lauren Bennett
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…