Government

Jamaica Plain Receiving New Trauma Response Team for Residents Affected by Violence

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Jamaica Plain is one of five Boston neighborhoods that will be receiving new neighborhood-based trauma response and recovery teams to strengthen efforts supporting residents affected by violence. Mayor Marty Walsh announced the establishment of the new trauma response teams during his third State of the City Address on Tuesday. Along with JP, Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan and East Boston will receive teams that will be managed by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and co-led in each neighborhood by teams consisting of a community health center and a community partner. Jamaica Plain's team will be lead by Brigham and Women's Hospital with Southern Jamaica Plain and Brookside Health Centers. JP's community partner will be the Tree of Life.

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Opinion
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Walsh: Helping Homeowners By Increasing Boston’s Residential Property Tax Exemption

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When I ran for mayor, I knew I wanted to make Boston a city where every resident can afford to live, work and raise a family. Since I’ve been elected, Boston has grown -- fast. Our population is expanding rapidly and we’re expected to reach over 700,000 residents by 2030. Our tech sector is booming, and the construction of our commercial and residential buildings are reaching new heights. While I’m excited about our economic growth, increasing investment and the new jobs arriving in our neighborhoods, we also need to make sure we are meeting the needs of every family in Boston.

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