Category: Jamaica Plain Gazette
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Hidden Jamaica Plain highlights area’s overlooked enslavement history
Before the Arnold Arboretum became one of Jamaica Plain’s most recognizable green spaces, part of that land belonged to Peter Bridgham, a formerly enslaved man who purchased property there in the 1770s. Now, more than 250 years later, local volunteers…
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JP nonprofits to help share $2.75 million Episcopal reparations funding
Two social justice organizations from Jamaica Plain will help share $2.75 million in reparations funding from the Episcopal City Mission, a Boston-based nonprofit associated with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. The two organizations, Bikes Not Bombs and City Life/Vida Urbana,…
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Boston residents taking advantage of early voting
With one week left for early voting, Boston residents have been turning out at sites across the city to ensure they voices are counted. Boston resident Tom Ouellette cast his ballot at the Boston Architectural College voting site on Boylston…
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JP businesses navigate the aftermath of massive water main break
Brown water gushed from a broken 12-inch main pipe, flooding into Columbus Avenue and several Jamaica Plain businesses. Over a month has passed since the 130-year-old pipe burst; officials say it’s still unclear what caused the breakage. Crews had trouble…
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Shoplifting, drug and firearms activities detailed at the latest safety meeting
Parts of Jamaica Plain are experiencing higher rates of shoplifting, drug activity and juvenile violence, according to Michael Reiskind, a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council. Resikind presided over the regular Boston Police Department District E-13 Business Public…
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ICE agents spotted in Jamaica Plain, other neighborhoods
Immigrant and Customs Enforcement agents were allegedly spotted in Forest Hills recently, and one person was “pulled off the street” in Roslindale Square, according to City Councilor Benjamin Weber, who spoke at the Boston Police Department’s District E-13 community meeting…
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Some Residents Raise Concerns about Anti-drone Effort
With millions expected to descend onto the World Cup this spring, some Boston residents voiced concerns about the implementation of anti-drone technology that might be deployed to monitor the games. They said they are suspicious about what would happen to…