Neighborhoods - Jamaica Plain News
Nov 22, 2018 · 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 ...
Bikes Not Bombs Celebrates 40 Years - Jamaica Plain News
5 days ago · Local bike shop and Jamaica Plain nonprofit Bikes Not Bombs recently celebrated 40 years of operation. Bikes Not Bombs CEO Elijah Evans toasting to 40 years. (Photo by Cal Benn) Held at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on Nov. 7, people reflected on Bikes Not Bombs’ impact on the community, teaching local youth vocational skills in bicycle repair ...
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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.
December Storm Generates Loss and Renewal at Arnold Arboretum
Feb 13, 2024 · On December 18, more than two inches of rain and wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour wreaked significant damage to trees in the Arnold Arboretum. Nearly 40 accessioned plants were lost across the landscape, many uprooted or—in the case of nearly a dozen hemlocks—snapped in half. While the storm was formidable in terms of tree loss and the enormity of the continuing clean-up effort, the ...
Seed Archives - Jamaica Plain News
Mar 11, 2021 · Social Justice Cannabis Museum Chief Speaking at Thursday’s BLM Vigil. By David Ertischek on August 3, 2021. The chief of staff for Jamaica Plain’s marijuana dispensary, Seed, and the Core Social Justice Museum, will be the guest speaker at Thursday’s Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter. Perkins Street Pride Block Party Hosted by ...
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 ...
Substation Issue Caused Wide-Ranging Jamaica Plain Power Outage
Jan 21, 2024 · On one of the coldest nights yet this winter, around 4,200 Eversource customers lost power on Thursday night in a widespread outage that ranged from the Forest Hills area stretching to towards Jamaica Pond. An Eversource spokesperson said the outage was due to an issue at the substation in Jamaica Plain, and that as of Friday the company was continuing to look into the exact cause by ...
Rally to Stop Displacement of 150 Low-Income JP Residents on …
Jun 11, 2021 · The Forbes Building Tenants Association is holding a rally on Saturday to stop the possible displacement of more than 150 residents who are mostly low-income seniors and disabled persons. Forbes tenants preparing for the rally + press conference this Saturday!! Forbes = 147 unit bldg at 545 Centre St JP, mostly low-income seniors, persons w disabilities. Owner hasn’t followed thru on ...
Than Helicopters to Inspect Power Lines - Jamaica Plain News
Nov 14, 2023 · By David Ertischek on November 14, 2023. A lot of people were irritated recently by the low-flying helicopters checking out Amtrak tower and power lines and wondered how come drones couldn’t be used to minimize noise. “Drones cost more as they require line of site,” said Jen Flanagan, Lead Public Relations Specialist for Amtrak.
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 ...