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June 2018 Neighborhood Council & Comittee Meetings (Rev. 4)

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council

June 2018 Neighborhood Council & Comittee Meetings (Rev. 4)
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Farnsworth House, 90 South Street 1. Introductions of members. 2. Review/approve minutes of the May 22, 2018, Council meeting. 3. Announcements: 3.1 Announcement of two Council vacancies (Area A: 1, Area C: 1) (Third Announcement) 3.1.1 Nominations for Council vacancies 3.1.2 Election(s) to fill vacancy(ies) 3.2 Other announcements.
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Go fishin' with the Boston Police Department ...

Go fishin' with the Boston Police Department (Official) at Jamaica Pond on June 30.

BPD Catch & Release Fishing Derby for Kids at Jamaica Pond on June 30
Who will catch the biggest fish at the annual Boston Police District E-13 Kids' Fishing Derby on June 30? Well, whomever catches biggest fish, or the smallest, will need to toss it back into Jamaica Pond as it's a catch and release fishing derby. Free fishing lessons will be offered at this free fishing derby [...]
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Day 5 of 5 days of salads from the Egleston F...

Day 5 of 5 days of salads from the Egleston Farmers Market! Potato salad with potatoes from Brookford Farm, radishes from The Neighborhood Farm, LLC and herbs from The Food Project. Come by tomorrow to pick up your own salad goods!

Egleston Farmers Market
Day 5 of 5 days of salads from the Egleston Farmers Market! Potato salad with potatoes from Brookford Farm, radishes from The Neighborhood Farm, LLC and herbs from The Food Project. Come by tomorrow...
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Join us this Saturday 6/22 at the Egleston Fa...

Join us this Saturday 6/22 at the Egleston Farmer's Market! -

Join us this Saturday 6/22 at the Egleston Farmer's Market!
One of the best features of the Egleston Farmer's Market is the wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. SALAD INSPIRATION Like our Facebook page to view weekly salad inspiration made with ingredients from the market! First up- roasted beets with fresh peas and bibb lettuce from The Food Project, with blue cheese from Brookford Farm.
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BPD Catch & Release Fishing Derby for Kids at Jamaica Pond on June 30

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BPD Catch & Release Fishing Derby for Kids at Jamaica Pond on June 30
Who will catch the biggest fish at the annual Boston Police District E-13 Kids' Fishing Derby on June 30? Well, whomever catches biggest fish, or the smallest, will need to toss it back into Jamaica Pond as it's a catch and release fishing derby. Free fishing lessons will be offered at this free fishing derby [...]
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Q. and A. with U.S. Rep. Capuano

U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano (7th District), who is running for re-election against Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley.

Q. and A. with U.S. Rep. Capuano
U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano (7 th District) was first elected to Congress in 1998 and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Financial Services Committee. He is running for re-election this year and is facing Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley in the Sept.
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City Council adopts, mayor signs amended short-term rental ordinance

By Seth Daniel

City Council adopts, mayor signs amended short-term rental ordinance
By Seth Daniel Special to the Gazette The City Council voted on June 13 to adopt Mayor Martin Walsh's amended short-term rental ordinance by a vote of 11-2, eliminating the controversial investor units that have been described as "de facto hotels," but also giving some new leeway to owner-occupants to rent out their units for short-term platforms. "We have eliminated the investor units that are putting pressure on our housing market, and we're also allowing this industry to operate and grow," said Councilor Michael Flaherty, who chaired the committee that looked at the new effort.
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Centre Street Cafe to morph into space-themed diner

The Centre Street Cafe will soon be transformed into a space-themed diner.

Centre Street Cafe to morph into space-themed diner
The Centre Street Cafe will soon be transformed into a space-themed diner. Co-owner David Doyle said in an email to the Gazette that the cafe closed on June 17 and will re-open as the Little Dipper in the first or second week of July.
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El Consejo adopta ordenanza respecto a los alquileres a corto plazo

Seth Daniel

El Consejo adopta ordenanza respecto a los alquileres a corto plazo
Seth Daniel Especial a Gazette El Consejo Municipal de Boston votó el 13 de junio a favor de una ordenanza propuesta por Martin Walsh respecto a los alquileres a corto plazo como Airbnb. El voto de 11-2 elimina las unidades controvertidas que han sido calificadas como "hoteles de facto" pero también protege a los alquileres a corto plazo ocupados por el dueño.
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JP Agenda, June 22, 2018

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 10 for the July 13 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

JP Agenda, June 22, 2018
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 10 for the July 13 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council(JPNC) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00pm at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street.
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ENGLISH HIGH CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION

Gazette Photos by Patrick O’Connor

ENGLISH HIGH CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION
Scenes from the English High Class of 2018 graduation, which took place on June 7 in the school gymnasium. Diplomas were awarded to 103 graduates.
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NEW BUS CANOPY

Work began the first week in June on the 320-foot long bus canopy at Forest Hills Station. The $10.1 million canopy will cover the new Bus 39 platforms. It will be 14 feet high. The rolled steel comes from mills in Pennsylvania. Designed by AECOM, Tim von Aschwege and George Katsoutis principal architects.

NEW BUS CANOPY
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Sights and Sounds, June 22, 2018

The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 10 for the July 13 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

Sights and Sounds, June 22, 2018
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 10 for the July 13 issue. Send listings to reporter@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Gardening Day at Lawson Park 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, corner of Atherton & Washington. June 24.
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JP Porchfest celebrates fifth-year anniversary

The JP Porchfest will kick-off for the fifth year in a row on July 7 from noon to 6 p.m. The Gazette recently interviewed Marie Ghitman and Mindy Fried, co-founders of the JP Porchfest, about this year’s festival and the five-year milestone.

JP Porchfest celebrates fifth-year anniversary
The JP Porchfest will kick-off for the fifth year in a row on July 7 from noon to 6 p.m. The Gazette recently interviewed Marie Ghitman and Mindy Fried, co-founders of the JP Porchfest, about this year's festival and the five-year milestone.
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Q. and A. with Councilor Pressley

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano for the 7th Congressional District seat.

Q. and A. with Councilor Pressley
At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley was first voted to the Boston City Council in 2009, becoming the first woman of color to be elected to that body. She is now part of a wave of candidates challenging incumbent Democrats across the country. Her aim is to unseat U.S. Rep.
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JP Observer: City action on approved clean energy program at a standstill; Councilor O’Malley objects

A Boston City Council and Mayor Marty Walsh approved state program that would allow Boston residents to choose to get more electricity from renewable sources is purposely not being implemented by the City’s Environment Department.

JP Observer: City action on approved clean energy program at a standstill; Councilor O'Malley objects
A Boston City Council and Mayor Marty Walsh approved state program that would allow Boston residents to choose to get more electricity from renewable sources is purposely not being implemented by the City's Environment Department.
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BPS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

JROTC supported BPS Special Olympics at White Stadium on June 12. In the foreground is Marie Bernard on one knee helping to run one of the Stations run by EHS Army JROTC. Cadets in the background are Carmelita Perez, Eduardo Aguilar and Josue Orellana running the other station.

BPS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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Day 4 of 5 days of celebrating salads made fr...

Day 4 of 5 days of celebrating salads made from Egleston Farmers Market wares. Roasted broccoli salad with hummus dressing- from The Food Project and Just Hummus' spicy habanero with honey hummus, thinned out to make a dressing and sprinkled with parsley. yum. The Food Project and Just Hummus are at the market every Saturday.

Egleston Farmers Market
Day 4 of 5 days of celebrating salads made from Egleston Farmers Market wares. Roasted broccoli salad with hummus dressing- from The Food Project and Just Hummus' spicy habanero with honey hummus,...
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The Dudley Greenhouse is a beautiful year-rou...

The Dudley Greenhouse is a beautiful year-round growing and community space in Roxbury. Learn more and nominate yourself or others to the Greenhouse Advisory Committee at http://thefoodproject.org/node/775

Dudley Grows
The Dudley Greenhouse is a beautiful year-round growing and community space in Roxbury. Learn more and nominate yourself or others to the Greenhouse Advisory Committee at...
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Update: Weekend MBTA work will only be during...

Update: Weekend MBTA work will only be during two upcoming weekends on our side of the Orange Line

UPDATED: MBTA Weekend Work June 30 to July 8, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Jackson Square
Editor's note: This article was updated Thursday with revised information from the MBTA. At least it's not on the weekdays. Buses will be replacing MBTA train service from Forest Hills to Jackson Square on the weekends of June 30 and July 7. The disruption in train service is due to track work.
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UPDATED: MBTA Weekend Work June 30 to July 8, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Jackson Square

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UPDATED: MBTA Weekend Work June 30 to July 8, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Jackson Square
Editor's note: This article was updated Thursday with revised information from the MBTA. At least it's not on the weekdays. Buses will be replacing MBTA train service from Forest Hills to Jackson Square on the weekends of June 30 and July 7. The disruption in train service is due to track work.
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All funds raised from this weekend's run at J...

All funds raised from this weekend's run at Jamaica Pond will go to the MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.

Jamaica Plain Benefit Fun Run to Raise $ for Immigrant Advocates on June 24
A free fundraising fun run to benefit the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) is expected to draw hundreds to Jamaica Pond on June 24. The event is being organized by Jamaica Plain nonprofit Boston For All, a local coalition dedicated to strengthening community bonds and raising money for organizations working to preserve rights.
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Jamaica Plain Benefit Fun Run to Raise $ for Immigrant Advocates on June 24

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Jamaica Plain Benefit Fun Run to Raise $ for Immigrant Advocates on June 24
A free fundraising fun run to benefit the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) is expected to draw hundreds to Jamaica Pond on June 24. The event is being organized by Jamaica Plain nonprofit Boston For All, a local coalition dedicated to strengthening community bonds and raising money for organizations working to preserve rights.
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Bus shuttles will replace trains from Forest ...

Bus shuttles will replace trains from Forest Hills to Ruggles on weekends starting this weekend, and going into September

MBTA Weekends: June 23 to Sept. 9, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Ruggles
At least it's not on the weekdays. Starting June 23 through September 9, buses will be replacing MBTA train service from Forest Hills to Ruggles on the weekends. The disruption in train service is due to track work, which is starting the weekend of June 23-24 and going through September 8-9, from the start to [...]
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Its salad season! Day 3 of 5 days of salads- ...

Its salad season! Day 3 of 5 days of salads- The Food Project has greenhouse tomatoes at the market. Foxboro Cheese Co. is selling burrata. Throw in some herbs and balsamic- the easiest most perfect salad.

Egleston Farmers Market
Its salad season! Day 3 of 5 days of salads- The Food Project has greenhouse tomatoes at the market. Foxboro Cheese Co. is selling burrata. Throw in some herbs and balsamic- the easiest most perfect...
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MBTA Weekends: June 23 to Sept. 9, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Ruggles

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MBTA Weekends: June 23 to Sept. 9, Buses Replacing T From Forest Hills to Ruggles
At least it's not on the weekdays. Starting June 23 through September 9, buses will be replacing MBTA train service from Forest Hills to Ruggles on the weekends. The disruption in train service is due to track work, which is starting the weekend of June 23-24 and going through September 8-9, from the start to [...]
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Snow peas! its pea season. The second salad o...

Snow peas! its pea season. The second salad of this week features snow peas from The Food Project, tofu from 21st Century Tofu and shitake mushrooms that Red's Best is selling on behalf of Mycottera Farm.

Egleston Farmers Market
Snow peas! its pea season. The second salad of this week features snow peas from The Food Project, tofu from 21st Century Tofu and shitake mushrooms that Red's Best is selling on behalf of Mycottera...
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First American woman to win Boston Marathon i...

First American woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years to be honored by Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley

Councilor O'Malley Proclaiming June 20th Des Linden Day, Honoring Boston Marathon Winner
Desiree Linden was the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years, and to honor her, Wednesday will be Des Linden Day in Boston. District 6 Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley will host a meet and greet with Desiree "Des" Linden in Boston City Hall (Curley Room, 5th Floor) from 11 am [...]
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Councilor O’Malley Proclaiming June 20th Des Linden Day, Honoring Boston Marathon Winner

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Councilor O'Malley Proclaiming June 20th Des Linden Day, Honoring Boston Marathon Winner
Desiree Linden was the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years, and to honor her, Wednesday will be Des Linden Day in Boston. District 6 Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley will host a meet and greet with Desiree "Des" Linden in Boston City Hall (Curley Room, 5th Floor) from 11 am [...]
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On the Market: A Colorful Condo in Jamaica Plain

75 Sedgwick Street #2, Jamaica Plain

On the Market: A Colorful Condo in Jamaica Plain
Its kitchen opens to a deck overlooking a shared backyard. Colorful Victorians line many of Jamaica Plain's streets, but this second-floor condo for sale in Sumner Hill happens to be vibrant on the outside and the inside. The three-bedroom makes good use of its 1,280 square feet.
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The city recommended 35 projects receive Comm...

The city recommended 35 projects receive Community Preservation Act funds, including two in JP + the bear dens in Franklin Park

CPA $ Recommended for Affordable Housing, Olmsted Park and Franklin Park Bears Frieze
Boston is recommending that Community Preservation Act funds be used for 35 projects across the city, including for affordable housing in Jamaica Plain. "The Community Preservation Act is a new tool that will help take our work on affordable housing, historic preservation and open space to the next level," said Mayor Marty Walsh via press [...]
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CPA $ Recommended for Affordable Housing, Olmsted Park and Franklin Park Bears Frieze

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CPA $ Recommended for Affordable Housing, Olmsted Park and Franklin Park Bears Frieze
Boston is recommending that Community Preservation Act funds be used for 35 projects across the city, including for affordable housing in Jamaica Plain. "The Community Preservation Act is a new tool that will help take our work on affordable housing, historic preservation and open space to the next level," said Mayor Marty Walsh via press [...]
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Its salad season! Posting a week of salads ma...

Its salad season! Posting a week of salads made with ingredients from the market. So many choices to work with! First up- roasted beets with fresh peas and bibb lettuce from The Food Project, with blue cheese from Brookford Farm. What are you cooking?!

Egleston Farmers Market
Its salad season! Posting a week of salads made with ingredients from the market. So many choices to work with! First up- roasted beets with fresh peas and bibb lettuce from The Food Project, with...
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Dudley Grows updated their profile picture.

Dudley Grows
Dudley Grows updated their profile picture.
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Learn and support our local JP bizs! The JP L...

Learn and support our local JP bizs! The JP Local First Fair is Thursday as part of Thursdays at Loring-Greenough House. More than 50 bizs will be there + a bouncy house (for the kids!) and more!

JP Local First Fair on Thursday: 50+ Bizs, Live Music, Food Trucks and Bouncy House
What do more than 50 local businesses, poutine, Mexican street corn, a social media contest and a bouncy house have in common? They're all going to be at the 2nd Annual JP Local First Fair this Thursday at the Loring-Greenough House. The JP Local First Fair is a great way to support many of our [...]
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JP Local First Fair on Thursday: 50+ Bizs, Live Music, Food Trucks and Bouncy House

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JP Local First Fair on Thursday: 50+ Bizs, Live Music, Food Trucks and Bouncy House
What do more than 50 local businesses, poutine, Mexican street corn, a social media contest and a bouncy house have in common? They're all going to be at the 2nd Annual JP Local First Fair this Thursday at the Loring-Greenough House. The JP Local First Fair is a great way to support many of our [...]
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Egleston Farmers Market was live.

A beautiful day at the market! Come join us- open until 2PM!

Egleston Farmers Market
A beautiful day at the market! Come join us- open until 2PM!
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Does attending Boston Public Schools make a c...

Does attending Boston Public Schools make a child more interesting? Please discuss:

Opinion: Boston Public Schools Make Your Kids Interesting
Two friends, Kristin and Kieran, were in a coffee shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain with two of their friends. Both sets of friends had kids who were two or three years old, and the kids were running around unchecked. Nearby sat an older man, who was rustling his newspaper.
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120 women-owned small bizs were celebrated at...

120 women-owned small bizs were celebrated at Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge!

120 Women-Owned Small Businesses Celebrated at Bella Luna
Boston City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George recently welcomed 120 women small business owners to Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge for an evening of networking and celebrating Boston's many thriving women-owned businesses. Bella Luna, a women-owned business, is also celebrating 26 years of being in business.
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June 2018 Neighborhood Council & Committee Meetings (Rev. 3)

Housing & Development Committee: Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at Bowditch School building, 82 Green Street (enter at sidewalk level to left of Main stairs). Agenda includes: (1) Updates; (2) Committee membership and officers; (3) Summary of open issues before the committee; and, (4) Monitoring of current development projects.

June 2018 Neighborhood Council & Committee Meetings (Rev. 3)
Housing & Development Committee: Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at Bowditch School building, 82 Green Street (enter at sidewalk level to left of Main stairs). Agenda includes: (1) Updates; (2) Committee membership and officers; (3) Summary of open issues before the committee; and, (4) Monitoring of current development projects.
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Opinion: Boston Public Schools Make Your Kids Interesting

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Opinion: Boston Public Schools Make Your Kids Interesting
Two friends, Kristin and Kieran, were in a coffee shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain with two of their friends. Both sets of friends had kids who were two or three years old, and the kids were running around unchecked. Nearby sat an older man, who was rustling his newspaper.
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120 Women-Owned Small Businesses Celebrated at Bella Luna

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120 Women-Owned Small Businesses Celebrated at Bella Luna
Boston City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George recently welcomed 120 women small business owners to Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge for an evening of networking and celebrating Boston's many thriving women-owned businesses. Bella Luna, a women-owned business, is also celebrating 26 years of being in business.
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