- Baker Addresses Second COVID-19 Surge and Thanksgiving Holiday, Urges Caution November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference on November 18 to address COVID-19 response in the state and what people can do to control the spread of the virus as the state deals with a second surge. Baker reported that as of Tuesday, the …
- BTD Installs First Batch of Publically Accessible EV Chargers on Centre Street November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts By Dan Murphy The Boston Transportation Department has installed its first batch of publicly accessible EV (electric vehicle) charging stations in the municipal lot at 737 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. “In Boston, we know the urgency around climate action …
- JP Observer: COVID-19 crisis communication must get more creative, inclusive November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts Box 1 (“One weekend”): A large group in animation is shown at a party. You know, talking and dancing near each other with party food on a table. No masks. Musical notes in the air. Box 2: (“Two weeks later”) A smaller group of people looking sad at the …
- Frog Pond to Close for Skating for Season November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts The beloved tradition of ice skating on the Boston Common will be put on hold for the first time in years this winter due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Skating Club of Boston and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The Frog Pond …
- MBTA Proposes Service Changes following Decreased Ridership due to COVID-19 November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts As part of its “Forging Ahead” program in response to ridership changes, the MBTA announced on November 9 several proposed changes to service, and is looking for feedback from riders. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said at the MBTA Fiscal & …
- BPS analyzing new state metrics to safely move to in-person learning November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts As some special education students returned to schools in-person this week, Supt. Brenda Cassellius said they are taking a hard look at Gov. Charlie Baker’s call to return students to school, and just how new metrics might work in helping that happen. …
- Talking about the T November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts Councilors Bok, O’Malley, and Wu join community to protest proposed MBTA Green Line cuts City Councilor Matt O’Malley talks to the gathered crowd of Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain residents. Earlier this week the MBTA laid out its plan to cut service on …
- Positive Test-rates on the Rise Once Again in the Neighborhood November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test rate increased 24 percent as cases continue to rise across the city according to the latest stats released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week the BPHC reported that of the 22,693 Jamaica Plain …
- Reunión comunitaria para la renovación de Mildred Hailey November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts Boston Planning and Development Agency presentó una reunión el 5 de noviembre sobre la renovación de los departamentos Mildred Hailey. El proyecto consiste en reemplazar todas los 253 apartamentos con nuevos apartamentos, y la adición de otros …
- Community Meeting Held for Phase One of Mildred Hailey Redevelopment Project November 26, 2020 12:31 am Jamaica Plain Gazette - Massachusetts A community meeting was held by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) and the project team on November 5 regarding Phase One of the Mildred Hailey redevelopment project. The project consists of replacing all 253 public housing units …
