Local News
State puts up $3.1M for basics
By DAVID TABER July 11, 2008
Gazette Photo by David Taber Gov. Deval Patrick announces a grant to pay for infrastructure and green space improvements in Jackson Square on June 30. Joining him to look at a model of planned development in the the square are officials and members of the development team including: (front row, left to right) state Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez , Mayor Thomas Menino, Patrick, state Rep. Liz Malia, and Urban Edge Presidnet Mossik Hacobian; (second row, left to right) and Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation Executive Director Richard Thal and Bart Mitchell of Mitchell Properties.
Phase 1 development of housing, commercial, community space to cost about $115M
JACKSON SQ.—Well over a decade after revitalization was first proposed, state funding for the first part of the first phase of a major redevelopment plan for the Jamaica Plain/Roxbury border was announced June 27.
Forest Hills process does not end
By DAVID TABER July 11, 2008
BRA hears new round of community concerns at ‘last’ meeting
FOREST HILLS—After almost an almost two-year public planning process featuring community meetings regularly attended by over 100 Forest Hills neighbors, June 26 had been billed as the final meeting of the Forest Hills Improvement Initiative (FHII).
Secret Deals, Mystery Math
By JOHN RUCH July 11, 2008
College payments to City examined
Northeastern University is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. But in return for all the city services it consumes, Northeastern—like many other Boston nonprofit institutions—makes a voluntary payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) every year.
Vegan pizza heads to JP
By JOHN RUCH July 11, 2008
SOUTH ST.—A sister store to T.J. Scallywaggle’s, a popular vegan pizzeria in Allston, is coming to South Street as soon as September, according to founder Steve Carian.
Copy shop meets bike shop
By JOHN RUCH July 11, 2008
SOUTH ST.—Fresh Copy, the struggling independent photocopy and office supply shop, has been taken over by the Ferris Wheels Bike Shop next door.
Software firm moves in
By JOHN RUCH July 11, 2008
JP CENTER—The computer age has finally come to Jamaica Plain’s central business district. Infrared5, a software consulting and design company, moved into offices at 2 Harris Ave.
Sumner Hill design review suggested
By JOHN RUCH July 11, 2008
If residents agree, Sumner Hill could be protected by a design review process intended to preserve the neighborhood’s historic character.
Former Sox slugger steps up for affordable housing at Forestvale
By DAVID TABER July 11, 2008
PARKSIDE—Mo Vaughn spent eight of his 12 seasons in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox. Between 1991 and 2003, he hit 328 homeruns and had a .293 batting average.
Jamaica Plain Regan Youth League 2008 Final Standings
July 11, 2008
Jamaica Plain
Regan Youth League
2008 Final Standings
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FARM BASEBALL
Purple Cactus 6 1 1
Brookside Health Center 5 1 1
JP Gazette 5 1 1
Regan Youth League gives annual awards
By MICHAEL FRANK July 11, 2008
The Jamaica Plain Regan Youth League celebrated the completion of its 39th consecutive season with its traditional cookout at Daisy Field on June 28.
