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Students of Color Bear Brunt of School Discipline, Identity Bullying, Boston Forum Says

May 03, 2023 |

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

By Annika Chaves A black marker squeaks along the bottom of a whiteboard then stops. Eight words appeared at the bottom of the board. “Give all students, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, opportunities to succeed.” Eliza Davern capped the marker, and Mirian Albert began posing questions to people seated in chairs arranged in a circle. Both helped organize the community meeting to lead a catalytic conversation about dismantling inequities in education.

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Obama win excites JP

Jan 22, 2021 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

byline: JOHN RUCH AND DAVID TABER body: Barack Obama excited Jamaica Plain voters, who turned out in what may be record numbers—over 60 percent at some polls—Tuesday as part of his historic presidential election victory. The landslide win puts the Democrats firmly in control of the United States and puts the first African-American president in the White House. It had many JP residents both cheering and reflecting.

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Biden rings true for Tobin

Jan 22, 2021 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

by Andy Zagastizábal • December 14, 2007 • 0 Comments body: City Councilor endorses long-shot presidential hopeful Likely overshadowed by a certain high-ranking state official’s recent endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, local Boston City Councilor John Tobin last month announced his chief executive pick for 2008. Gov.

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Old stable meets new condo plan

Sep 11, 2019 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

body: STONYBROOK—A century-old former stable built by the founder of Doyle’s Café sits in the path of a proposed three-building condo development on Meehan Street. The possible historic status of the stable—now used as a house—has become a way for residents concerned about the size of the development to get public process, according to City Councilor John Tobin and others.

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McCrea endorses Floon

Jul 29, 2019 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

by Andy Zagastizábal • October 29, 2009 • 0 Comments body: Web Exclusive Former mayoral candidate Kevin McCrea today endorsed challenger Michael Flaherty based on his commitment to open government—less than 24 hours after telling the Gazette he was “not convinced” by Flaherty and unlikely to endorse him or incumbent Thomas Menino. Flaherty and McCrea are technically still on opposite sides of a government-secrecy lawsuit that is under appeal.

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Urban Edge splits top jobs

Jan 28, 2019 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

by Andy Zagastizábal • February 8, 2008 • 0 Comments body: Urban Edge has restructured its top leadership positions in the wake of a self-described “fiscal crisis” at the Jackson Square-based non-profit community development corporation (CDC). Executive Director Mossik Hacobian, the organization’s public face for more than 20 years, will become president. Deputy Director Chrystal Kornegay will become chief executive officer (CEO).

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Capuano in his own words

Aug 27, 2018 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

Five years ago, the Gazette caught US Rep. Mike Capuano telling a Jamaica Plain audience something completely untrue. “I’m not quotable,” Capuano said. Blunt-spoken and quick-witted, Capuano has been quoted regularly in the Gazette in the decade since he won the 8th Congressional District seat, which includes most of JP. Capuano, a Democrat, is now running for US Senate.

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Most police car crashes are minor

Dec 30, 2014 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

Most police vehicle accidents in Jamaica Plain are minor, though police officers are at fault in about half of them, a Gazette review of internal records for 15 crashes in 2008 has found. Fender-benders in the local E-13 Police Station’s tiny, jam-packed parking lot are a common problem, leading to regular complaints from E-13’s commanders, the records show. “Emergency response is often delayed due to the overcrowding,” warned former commander Capt.

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December 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Dec 22, 2011 |

By John Ruch, David Taber, Rebeca Oliveira , Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

A brother of the fallen Marine for whom the Jamaica Plain post office was renamed has committed suicide, reportedly due to grief over his sibling’s 2004 death in Iraq. Brian Luis Arredondo, 24, took his own life in Norwood on… Read more → Updated The Boston Finance Commission (FinComm) is investigating Boston Public Schools’ (BPS) funding of a plan to open two new schools in the former Agassiz School building.

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2,012 en la mira

Dec 09, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Es la hora del ejercicio adelantado por las posibilidades del nuevo año que se avecina. Pero para esto no necesitamos magia ni adivinanza, sino, simplemente, revisar lo que ya está anunciado, o se ha tomado decisión en reuniones oficialistas o comunitarias.

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El nuevo orden en City Hall

Nov 11, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Michael F. Flaherty se convirtió en otro perdedor de las campañas electoales municipales de Boston. Tras perder, hace dos años en su intento de ganar la alcaldíía contra Thomas M. Menino, esta vez le tocó rendirse ante los candidatos at-large que buscaban repetir. A estas horas, cuando los resutados, en números, ya son oficiales, Flaherty ni siquiera pudo lograr el cuarto lugar que se lo ganó Stephen Murphy por una diferencia de 1,000 votos.

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October 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Oct 25, 2011 |

By David Taber, Rebeca Oliveira , Andy Zagastizábal, John Ruch

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

Whole Foods Market, originally scheduled to open Nov. 2, opened its doors on Oct. 31. “Thanks to the hard work of our team members, we were able to open the doors this morning; two days ahead of schedule,” Whole Foods… Read more → A proposal announced by Boston Public Schools (BPS) superintendent Carol Johnson this week would have a K-8 school and a new two-way bilingual high school moving into the former Agassiz School building at 20 Child St. next year. A community… Read more → State Rep.

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¡Sí!,¡Viva Nuestra Música!

Oct 14, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Como en todas partes, es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en en Mission Hill. Sociedad Latina quiere compartir con música este mes dedicado a recordar toda la influencia ibérica a través de un programa elaborado por su Music Clubhouse. Latino Heritage Month está en pleno desarrollo y empezó el pasado viernes 7, con la presentación de Yo-Yo Valdez, un nativo de Mission Hill, en Tobin Community Center.

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September 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Sep 30, 2011 |

By Rebeca Oliveira , David Taber, Andy Zagastizábal, Sandra Storey

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

In preparation for opening the new Jamaica Plain store, Whole Foods Market will be hosting a series of three job fairs at the JP Branch Library. The job fairs will be held Oct. 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.;… Read more → Incumbent Tito Jackson and political newcomer Shaneal Parker will be the District 7 candidates for City Councilor following their first and second place finishes in the district preliminary election Sept. 27.

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Participación - Mission Hill Gazette

Sep 16, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Citas Concejo. Redistricting Hearing, mejor dich, audiencia para ver la nueva distribución de concejales en el distrito, habrá el martes 18 de Oct de 6-8pm, en Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont St.Lo convoca el concejal Bill Linehan y se puede pedir más información: 635-3203. CAMH. Community Alliance of Mission Hill tiene como lugar de reuniones Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave. Kresge Building, Room G-2. Info: . Anticrimen.

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Para no olvidar - Mission Hill Gazette

Sep 16, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Reflexión de pasado, el presente y futuro Mission Hill también recordó el décimo aniversario de los infaustos sucesos que se conocen como 9/11. Y como no podía ser menos, la rememoración fue organizada por la Universidad Northeastern que centralizó la actividad con un programa que auspiciaron las oficinas del presidente y de asuntos de los estudiantes.

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August 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Aug 30, 2011 |

By John Ruch, David Taber, Andy Zagastizábal, Rebeca Oliveira

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

How to remove trees without spreading beetles As residents clean up the trees and branches knocked down by tropical storm Irene last weekend, they must be careful not to spread the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). Most of Jamaica Plain remains under a ban against transporting wood out… Read more → Storm downs trees Tropical storm Irene downed trees around Jamaica Plain on Aug. 28 as the former hurricane blew through town with winds up to 65 mph.

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A clases con nuevo sistema de comidas

Aug 19, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

Mucho de lo que era normal en las escuelas públicas ya no lo será a partir del nuevo año escolar. Por ejemplo, los alimentos en las escuelas estarán a cargo de un nuevo proveedor que promete más saludables y apetitosas comidas.

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July 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Jul 27, 2011 |

By John Ruch, David Taber, Rebeca Oliveira , Andy Zagastizábal

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

The office of state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz is slapping down the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council’s (JPNC) claim that she “refused” to speak with its members about a possible community benefits agreement with Whole Foods Market. “There definitely was not a… Read more → Potential candidates for the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) have until Aug. 5 to submit their nomination papers. The JPNC is an elected, 20-member neighborhood association that represents all of Jamaica Plain.

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Ocho grupos piden mapa de minorías

Jul 15, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

By Andy Zagastizábal Special to the Gazette Latinos y negros tienen sus propia iniciativa de distrito congresional. No sólo eso sino que las minorías tengan 22 en vez de 10 legisladores. Los dirigentes de ellos se presentaron en audiencia de State House para destacar que Boston debería ser el distrito de mayoría de minorías. Dicho así todo parece fácil.

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June 2011 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Jun 24, 2011 |

By David Taber, Rebeca Oliveira , Andy Zagastizábal, John Ruch

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

Route 39 work may start in spring Harvest bus stop may stay Web Exclusive MBTA senior planner Greg Strangeways told the Gazette last night that planned changes to the MBTA’s bus Route 39—three years in the making—may not happen until next spring. The project includes the elimination… Read more → MATCH finds a new home PARKSIDE—The MATCH Charter Public School is creating a new elementary school in Jamaica Plain for K1 students and 2nd graders later this year.

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4 Concejales at-large confirmados pa’Nov.

Jun 03, 2011 |

By Andy Zagastizábal

| Mission Hill Gazette

By Andy Zagastizábal Special to the Gazette Aqui hay un adelanto que lanzamos en exclusiva: No habrá elecciones preliminares para los puestos at-large, al igual que en los distritos 6 y 8 que corresponden a las áreas de influencia de Mission Hill y Jamaica Plain. Las oficinas del Departamento de Elecciones de Boston están realmente atareadas y pudieron darnos en adelanto que, por el momento.

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March 2010 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Mar 26, 2010 |

By Rebeca Oliveira , David Taber, Andy Zagastizábal, John Ruch

| Jamaica Plain Gazette

Man shot near English High by Rebeca Oliveira • March 26, 2010 • 0 Comments byline: David Taber and Sandra Storey Read more → Congratulations! by David Taber • March 25, 2010 • 0 Comments Branch libraries’ fates to be decided April 9 by Rebeca Oliveira • March 25, 2010 • 0 Comments Read more → Medical pot bill likely dead by Andy Zagastizábal • March 19, 2010 • 0 Comments Read more → Firmas contra cierres by David Taber • March 19, 2010 • 0 Comments byline: Andy Zagastizábal Read more →...

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January 2010 - Jamaica Plain Gazette

Jan 28, 2010 |

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