Posts published in “Weather”

Poll: Should Space Savers Be Allowed in Jamaica Plain?

By David Ertischek on December 28, 2018

Poll: Should Space Savers Be Allowed in Jamaica Plain?

As of Monday, March 2, 2015, city crews are picking up space savers on trash day. (File photo of a Pondside space saver)

The time is nigh my friends. The snow is coming. There’s no way around it. Which begs the question: Should space savers be allowed or banned in Jamaica Plain?

Donations to Help DR Flood Victims Accepted in Jackson Square, Online

Flooding in the Dominican Republic, November 2016

Donations to Help DR Flood Victims Accepted in Jackson Square, Online

By Chris Helms on November 27, 2016

Devastating floods have hit the Dominican Republic. JP, home to a high number of Dominican families and businesses, is a collection point for donations to aid the recovery.

Photos: Storm Knocks Down Trees, Shutting Down Roads, Destroying Property

Photos: Storm Knocks Down Trees, Shutting Down Roads, Destroying Property

By David Ertischek on July 18, 2016

A quick thunderstorm rolled through the Greater Boston area Monday afternoon at around 4:30 p.m., leaving quite a bit of destruction in its wake in Jamaica Plain.

A Towering Tree Topples on Tower Street

By David Ertischek on July 5, 2016

Tower Street tree

A large tree splintered and fell Tuesday morning across the street from Forest Hills station in Jamaica Plain.

Photo: White Stuff in Arnold Arboretum

Photo: White Stuff in Arnold Arboretum

By David Ertischek on February 5, 2016

Sledders enjoyed a hill by the Hunnewell Building in the Arnold Arboretum.

Check out this beautiful photo posted on the Arnold Arboretum’s Facebook page.

White Stuff on Green Street

By David Ertischek on January 23, 2016

The snow is coming down hard in Jamaica Plain as of 6 p.m., but the MBTA is running, and a T worker is doing his part to keep the sidewalk clear around the Green Street station.

Wintry Mix on Sidewalks Will Turn to Ice

Sidewalk shoveling, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.

Wintry Mix on Sidewalks Will Turn to Ice

By Chris Helms on December 29, 2015

Many residents might have counted on this afternoon’s rain to wash away the snow. But with freezing rain having already begun and expected to last until at least midnight, unshoveled sidewalks are going to be treacherous.

How ‘Bout That Sunset, JP?

How ‘Bout That Sunset, JP?

By David Ertischek on October 6, 2015

Sunset over the tennis courts on South Street, Oct. 5, 2015

Last night’s sunset was a fiery one, blanketing the sky over JP (and much of the Boston area) in brilliant shades of orange and coral.

Mayor Issues Heat Advisory

By Chris Helms on September 7, 2015

Mayor Marty Walsh makes a point during a press conference with neighborhood media on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

The National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach the mid-90s or higher on Tuesday afternoon. The high temps, which could break records, are expected to last through Wednesday.

Hailstorm Batters Jamaica Plain

Hailstorm Batters Jamaica Plain

By Chris Helms on August 4, 2015

A brief but intense hailstorm hit the neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. Reports came in from all over the neighborhood about trees down, driving rain and large chunks of hail.

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