Jamaica Plain News

Wood Quarantine Coming as Destructive Beetle Found in Arboretum

By Chris Helms on July 30, 2014

Wood Quarantine Coming as Destructive Beetle Found in Arboretum

The state is crafting a new ban on moving wood in Suffolk County after officials confirmed finding an Emerald Ash Borer at the Arnold Arboretum.

Noisy, Blinking Bag Shuts Down Sigourney Street

By Chris Helms on July 30, 2014

@leemovic @universalhub @alertnewengland @stacos and here is the culprit. Thanks BPD for the fast work! pic.twitter.com/XS6UKdrbFn

— Oliver Young (@oliveryoung) July 30, 2014

Hello neighbors. Here’s your Morning Memo for all things JP for Wednesday, July 30.

Boston’s First West Nile Virus of 2014 Found in JP

By Chris Helms on July 30, 2014

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The risk to humans is small, and can be further decreased by taking a few anti-mosquito steps, the Boston Health Commission says.

5 Healthy Treats for Kids

By Chris Helms on July 30, 2014

As a parent, you are probably always on the hunt for healthy snacks that your kids will love. If your kids are tired of plain fruit and Ants on a Log, we’ve found some new ideas for you. The internet is full of inspiration – here are 5 recipes that we have found that kids will love:

Video: Outdoor Theater in Spanish Comes to Mozart Park

Screenshot of clip of Escena Latina Teatro's production of "La Nona" in Mozart Park on July 29, 2014.

Video: Outdoor Theater in Spanish Comes to Mozart Park

By Chris Helms on July 29, 2014

More than 150 people attended an outdoor production of the comedy, “La Nona” in Mozart Park Tuesday night. Here’s one scene that gives a flavor of the play, which was presented in Spanish.

Herald Review: Homicide Clearance Rate High in JP

District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) Headquarters, Boston Police

Herald Review: Homicide Clearance Rate High in JP

By Chris Helms on July 29, 2014

The Herald’s wide-ranging report on police clearance rates for killings in Boston shows an above-average rate of making an arrest or naming a suspect in JP homicides.

Pondside Living: Turtle Edition

By Chris Helms on July 29, 2014

Each weekday we post a random image from around the neighborhood. Cynthia Vazquez snapped this turtle shot at Jamaica Pond. Thanks for letting us share it, Cynthia!

Little Library Boom in JP is Part of World-Wide Trend