We’ve got some good tree news and some bad tree news. The good news, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy with city and state personnel, recently completed an inventory of 3,500 previously evaluated and undocumented trees along Jamaica Pond, Francis Parkman Memorial, and the Jamaicaway. That includes 2,400 newly inventoried trees, which significantly provides a better understanding of the current tree canopy. That will help with long-term planning and management of the more than 13,500 trees throughout…
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The city would like to hear residents’ thoughts on the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand as they investigate potential repairs, renovations and/or additions. The boathouse and bandstand date back to 1912 and are mainstays in community events such as the annual lantern parade, and many other gatherings. Boston’s Public Facilities and Parks and Recreation Departments are working with Annum Architects on a programming/feasibility study. The study will provide the city with info, design approach, estimated…
While many of us couldn’t see much last week when it was ridiculously foggy, Chris Lang was able to espy a bald eagle sitting in the tree on the island in Jamaica Pond.
Two Jamaica Plain residents behind Roundhead Brewing Company are bringing the first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden to the city, and will be stopping at Pinebank at Jamaica Plain for two weekends starting Aug. 16.
