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BPD Community Alert:
Low-Flying Helicopter Activity Expected.
Weather permitting, a helicopter will operate between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The aircraft will fly at approximately 125 to 150 feet above ground level along a transmission line corridor running throughout Boston.
The helicopter will stop momentarily at each tower and will make two passes along the route on opposite sides of the line to ensure a thorough inspection. Residents may also observe the aircraft traveling between locations or surveying the corridor.
This is a planned, authorized utility inspection operation. There is no cause for concern.
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JPNC Election results
Dear Neighbors and Community Members: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) 2026 Election. We appreciate all of the candidates, volunteers, poll workers, and residents who helped make the 2026 Election a success. As promised, below are the official vote totals, listed in descending order by vote count within each area.
May 21, 2026
Blood donors needed
Having blood and platelets available when a patient arrives at a trauma center is vital. Major traumas can quickly deplete a hospital’s blood product supply. People of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets as we look toward Memorial Day and summer.
May 21, 2026
Wu and B.A.A. announce fastest Bostonian awards
On May 7th, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced the recipients of the Fastest Bostonians Awards, given to four Boston residents with the quickest finish times at the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. During a celebration hosted at City Hall, the fastest man in the marathon’s wheelchair division, along with the fastest man, woman, and non-binary runners, received recognition for their outstanding performance.
May 14, 2026
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