Jamaica Plain News

20/05/2025

Here's the dish on three restaurants: The Joint, Jamaica Mi Hungry, and PikaPollo

People are hungry for restaurants news! Here’s the dish on three Jamaica Plain restaurants that people are wondering about because one looks closed, one did close, and one is changing its name and menu. The Joint recently closed and has covered its windows. But they say they’re coming back after...

19/05/2025

BalletRox needs help after $30K National Endowment of the Arts grant terminated by federal administration

In January, BalletRox was overjoyed when it was awarded a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts — and earlier this month they received horrible news — the NEA has withdrawn that funding. BalletRox is appealing the decision, but doesn’t expect the decision to be reversed. The gr...

16/05/2025

55 new trees coming to the Jamaicaway -- oaks, elms, tulip, sweetgum and more

Those large trees along the Jamaicaway started as slender saplings a long time ago, and the soon-to-be planted 55 new trees along the Emerald Necklace, will hopefully live as long as the current giants. This month, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is planting nine species of trees that were hand-pic...

15/05/2025

This Saturday is the Green Living Fair at Curtis Hall. Kids activities and clothing swap, info on electric bikes/cars/chargers, and more

15/05/2025

Today is Village Vibes at Forest Hills. City departments alongside neighborhood-specific groups will be present to inform residents about everything from speedbumps to summer camps

Each year, the Mayor’s Community Safety Team conducts engagements across the city preparing the “Summer Safety Plan”. In 2024, we heard from community members that they often felt out of the loop as far as being informed about what was happening in their neighborhood once summer came around.

14/05/2025

PikaPollo will be replacing Pikalox, going from an empanada restaurant to a chicken restaurant

14/05/2025

Franklin Park Kite and Bike Festival is this weekend

Let’s hope the recent rainy days take a break so everyone can fly kites and ride bikes at the Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival on Saturday. It seems like the festival has had to deal with rainy days during the last five years or so, with a cancellation or two. The weather reports are showing a p...

13/05/2025

The city is leading a meeting about making Circuit Drive in Franklin Park safer

The city is looking to improve the safety of Circuit Drive, the main vehicular thoroughfare of Franklin Park — and they’d like community input during a virtual meeting. On May 14, Boston Parks & Recreation and its project consultant will review existing conditions on Circuit Drive and share resu...

12/05/2025

There will be a mayoral candidates forum on May 15 and all four candidates are expected to participate

A Boston mayoral candidates forum is scheduled for May 15 via Zoom. Boston’s Democratic Wards 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, and 19 are hosting the forum, which will be moderated by GBH’s Saraya Wintersmith. The four mayoral candidates are expected to participate: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft,...

12/05/2025

Tell City Councilor Julia Mejia and Ben Weber what you want the city to spend $$ on at May 14 event

More bike lanes? More beer gardens? More support for meals to assist homebound residents? Moving sidewalks like on The Jetsons? City Councilors Ben Weber and Julia Mejia want you to tell them what you want the city to spend money on. At-Large City Councilor Mejia is partnering with district councilo...

07/05/2025

Franklin Park tennis court and picnic area to get facelift, and three more courts to be added

The city’s plan to renovate Franklin Park includes redoing and expanding the current tennis area, going from two to five courts. The city has held several community meetings during 2024 and this year about the Shattuck picnic grove area, which is utilized as a gathering space for families, Junetee...

06/05/2025

Two Jamaica Plain churches and the Egleston Square Peace Garden will receive $1.7 million from CPA funds

Two Jamaica Plain churches and a garden are getting some greatly appreciated TLC thanks to Community Preservation Act funds. CPA funds are provided for severals reasons: create or preserve affordable housing, support historic sites, or enhance open space and recreation. The First Church (6 Eliot St....