Open Studios brings 200+ artists this weekend

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Jamaica Plain Open Studios draws 200+ artists this weekend

Organizers say this year's Jamaica Plain Open Studios will showcase more than 200 artists at more than 60 sites, with work in paint, ceramics, prints, sculpture, photography, textiles, metal and more. Group sites include the Curtis Hall Community Center, the Loring Greenough House, the Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Stonybrook Metal Arts and Sculpture School, the First Church in Jamaica Plain and the First Baptist Church, along with the Brewery Complex, where more than 15 artists will display work. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and maps are available online or at JP Licks, 659 Centre St.

Jamaica Plain News

Councillor questions BPD's use of surveillance software

Councillor Miniard Culpepper says Boston police deployed the LifeRaft social-media surveillance system without City Council approval; police plan to address the technology at a hearing in coming weeks.

Dorchester Reporter

Boston Licensing Board reviews Centre Street retail transfer

The Boston Licensing Board holds a transactional hearing today at 10 a.m. covering commercial applications citywide, including a corporate stock and officer transfer for a Centre Street retail licensee in Jamaica Plain.

City of Boston

JP Library hosts after-school crafts today

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library's weekly After School Crafts session runs 4-5 p.m. today in the children's room, free for kids.

Boston Public Library

Connolly Branch screens Hispanic Heritage Month film today

The Connolly Branch Library at 433 Centre St. hosts a free Hispanic Heritage Month film screening from 1-3:30 p.m. today.

Boston Public Library

Monument Square historic district committee meets online tonight

The Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee meets virtually at 6:30 p.m. today to review public comments and plan fall engagement for its preservation study.

City of Boston

Zoning board approves 24-unit condo on Granite Avenue

Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal unanimously approved a five-story, 24-unit condo building at 157 Granite Ave., including three income-restricted units and 25 parking spaces.

Dorchester Reporter

Healey proposes two-month gas-tax holiday

Gov. Maura Healey proposed suspending the Massachusetts gas tax for two months to ease fuel costs for drivers, truckers, and families.

Dorchester Reporter

Boston Tree Alliance grant info session today

The Boston Tree Alliance holds a free virtual session today, 3-4 p.m., explaining eligibility, applications, and funding for tree-planting and care grants.

City of Boston

JP Library preschool storytime returns today

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library hosts preschool storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, and parachute play from 10:30-11:15 a.m. today.

Boston Public Library

JP Library offers notary hours today

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library provides walk-in notary service for adults from 4-5:30 p.m. today; the service pauses Sept. 30.

Boston Public Library