Jamaica Plain News

Updates on 3 Restaurants: One on Hiatus, One Closed, and Another Changing Name and Menu

By David Ertischek on May 20, 2025

Updates on 3 Restaurants: One on Hiatus, One Closed, and Another Changing Name and Menu

People are hungry for restaurants news! Here’s the dish on three Jamaica Plain restaurants that people are wondering about because one looks closed, one did close, and one is changing its name and menu.

BalletRox Needs Your Help After Federal Administration Reneges on $30,000 NEA Grant

BalletRox Needs Your Help After Federal Administration Reneges on $30,000 NEA Grant

By David Ertischek on May 19, 2025

In January, BalletRox was overjoyed when it was awarded a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts — and earlier this month they received horrible news — the NEA has withdrawn that funding.

55 New Trees Coming to Jamaicaway

55 New Trees Coming to Jamaicaway

By David Ertischek on May 15, 2025

Those large trees along the Jamaicaway started as slender saplings a long time ago, and the soon-to-be planted 55 new trees along the Emerald Necklace, will hopefully live as long as the current giants.

If You’ve Got a Problem, This JP Resident Can Fix It (at Fixit Clinic) on May 17

If You’ve Got a Problem, This JP Resident Can Fix It (at Fixit Clinic) on May 17

By David Ertischek on May 14, 2025

Do you have a broken toaster, kids toys, blender, coffee machine or another household device that you’re frustrated with and ready to toss? Don’t toss it yet, because you may be able to repair it at Boston Building Resources’ Fixit Clinic on May 17.

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival on May 17

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival on May 17

By David Ertischek on May 13, 2025

Let’s hope the recent rainy days take a break so everyone can fly kites and ride bikes at the Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival on Saturday.

How Can Circuit Drive in Franklin Park Be Safer? Share Your Feedback on May 14

How Can Circuit Drive in Franklin Park Be Safer? Share Your Feedback on May 14

By David Ertischek on May 12, 2025

The city is looking to improve the safety of Circuit Drive, the main vehicular thoroughfare of Franklin Park — and they’d like community input during a virtual meeting.

Tell City Councilors Weber and Mejia What You Want the City to Spend Money On at May 14 Event

Tell City Councilors Weber and Mejia What You Want the City to Spend Money On at May 14 Event

By David Ertischek on May 12, 2025

More bike lanes? More beer gardens? More support for meals to assist homebound residents? Moving sidewalks like on The Jetsons? City Councilors Ben Weber and Julia Mejia want you to tell them what you want the city to spend money on.

Mayoral Candidate Forum on May 15

Mayoral Candidate Forum on May 15

By David Ertischek on May 11, 2025

A Boston mayoral candidates forum is scheduled for May 15 via Zoom.

A Way’s Away: Open Streets in Jamaica Plain Happening on Nov. 2

A Way’s Away: Open Streets in Jamaica Plain Happening on Nov. 2

By David Ertischek on May 8, 2025

The last several Open Street events in Jamaica Plain, in which a large portion of Centre Street is shutdown to motor vehicles, have been on warm summer days. That won’t be the case for the next Open Street in JP. The city announced that JP’s next Open Street will be on November 2.

Take Mom to Lilac Sunday on Mother’s Day at Arnold Arboretum

By David Ertischek on May 8, 2025

There are more than 400 lilac plants in the Arnold Arboretum, and they will be aromatic during Lilac Sunday on Mother’s Day.