City Services
What’s Next for Franklin Park? Master Plan Workshop on Jan. 28
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The city is leading its own 18-month process to determine how to use the $28 million earmarked to revitalize Franklin Park.
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From the Community
JP Toastmasters Open House January 27
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Do you want to develop your communication and leadership skills to grow greater self-confidence and personal growth? Then you should checking out the JP Toastmasters Open House event on January 27.
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From the Community
Rockland Trust Launches 2020 College Scholarship Program, Expands Program
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Rockland Trust launched its 2020 Rockland Trust Scholarship Program for high school students entering their freshman year of college this coming fall. Rockland Trust will be offering 11 $2,500 scholarships to students based on their academic accomplishments and commitment to community service.
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From the Community
Native American Artist Rachel Allen’s airplay Opens at Urbano Project
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Urbano Project invites the community to celebrate the opening of airplay, a site-specific interactive installation by artist Rachel Allen (Nez Perce) on January 23.
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Business
Rose JP Consignment Store Open on Centre Street
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There's a new consignment boutique in Jamaica Plain, and you've got to check out the amazing clothing, apparel, shoes, and more that you can buy at Rose JP Consignment on Centre Street.
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Development
Lottery Applications for Affordable Units in JP’s Velo Apartments Now Available
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The deadline to apply for one of the 50 affordable units in the new apartment building still under construction in Forest Hills is February 3.
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Government
Rep. Elugardo Calls for Rent Control with State Bill
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Rents have skyrocketed through the years in Boston, much of Massachusetts, and across the country. Unfortunately, salaries have not kept up with rising rents, and a state bill proposed by state Rep. Nika Elugardo wants to allow local municipalities the ability to reenact rent control in the Commonwealth.
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Arts
Q&A: Jamaica Plain Saxophone Quartet, and Catch Them Live This Friday
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There aren't a lot of musical groups that only have saxophonists, yet alone that utilize Jamaica Plain in their namesake. This Friday, you can hear such a group, the Jamaica Plain Saxophone Quartet perform live at Turtle Swamp Brewing.
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Arts
New Library Photo Exhibition Highlights Jamaica Plain Neighborhoods
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Photos in the most recent art exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library may look familiar, as Robin Radin's "The Nearness of Us" features JP neighborhoods.
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Environment
Photos: Embracing Beauty of Winter at Arnold Arboretum
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I try to keep my voice down when I speak of my love for winter. I’ve learned that almost no one wants to hear it. Yet at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum, I fall in love with this stark but lovely season once again.
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