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Commentary: Teenview

Invasion of the yuppies

The word “yuppie” is defined in one dictionary as a young, educated, city-dwelling professional. Not a terribly insulting definition, it certainly does not sound like a jab. But in some areas of the city, a yuppie is just about the worst thing that you can be called. I live in South Boston. Once an area ridden with crime, violence and the Irish mafia, it is now the ideal home for young men and women working in the city.

JP news illustrates “the end justifies the means” philosophy

A few queries for the “End Justifies The Means” (EJTM) believers to ponder, regarding issues recently reported in the Jamaica Plain Gazette:

Extended process, 50% affordable housing good for Forest Hills

In response to the Gazette’s article (“Forest Hills process does not end,” July 11, 2008), I would like to applaud the JP community’s extraordinary level of involvement in the planning of the

Kudos to JP Library, First Thursdays and JP community

Several weeks ago I assisted Gordon Toone, one of the participants in the Rogerson Communities Adult Day Center, in getting his work hung for an exhibit at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library on Sedgwick

Fire prevention rules for old houses

The June 13 Gazette cover photo of the historic house at 1 Dane St. in flames was so poignant.

Thanks for flowers for historic house

I wish to thank Allandale Farm for its generous donation of perennials to the historic Loring-Greenough House.

Bills to help with foreclosures need support

I want to alert JP residents to a crisis point in the terrible housing situation.

Thanks for supporting Relay for Life

On behalf of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Boston, I would like to thank local residents for their generosity and support.

New paving means speeding on South Street

Now that South Street has been repaved from Forest Hills to the Monument area, the threat of sliding out of control on the old rails is gone. However, a new problem presents itself: speeding.

Grateful for help from community

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the community for helping us through the difficulty our family has recently experienced.

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