On January 25, 1969, residents assembled at the State House to protest the extension of I-95 through greater Boston and ask that Governor Sargent rethink his decision to support the highway. They were successful, saving thousands of homes and small…
Month: February 2019
Sights & Sounds
Arts, music, and culture Screening of “Dawnland”, at Nehar Shalom, 43 Lochstead Ave, JP will be held on Saturday February 9th, 7:30 pmDocumentary about Native American children forced from their homes, with discussion by director/producer Adam Mazo. More information at www.neharshalom.org…
BAA Presents ‘Memphis: The Musical’ at the Strand Theatre
Boston Arts Academy (BAA), the city’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts presented, Memphis: The Musical at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester with Danielle Barnes and Jonah Barricklo, both of Jamaica Plain staring in leading roles.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Creary Invited to Participate in Boston Art Show Anthony Creary of Boston a senior Studio and Design Major at Curry College and a resident of Jamaica Plain, was chosen to participate in the “Art of this World” annual exhibit at…
Dr. Lorna Rivera Appointed to Boston School Committee
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Dr. Lorna Rivera to the Boston School Committee, the governing body of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Dr. Lorna Rivera is the Director of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development…
2019 Love Your Block Mini-Grants Application Now Being Accepted
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the acceptance of 2019 Love Your Block mini-grant applications. Applicants can apply here or email [email protected] with a deadline of March 1st, 2019. “The Love Your Block program is a fantastic way for residents…
JP Agenda
Meetings Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. next meeting is Monday, February 11, 7-9pm, back room of Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. More/latest info: www.sna-jp.org Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council: Tuesday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. On the agenda will be: 1). A conversation…
Invitación
Reuniones Asociación de vecinos Stonybrook, lunes, 11 feb, 7-9 pm, Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. sna-jp.org. JPNC, martes, 26 feb, 7 pm, Farnsworth House, 90 South Street. Agenda: una conversación con la Representante Nika Elugardo; actualizaciones y recomendaciones de los comités.…
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Letter to the Editor
Thank YOU Dear Editor: Monumental Cupcakes has closed. Jamaica Plain has lost a lot more than a great bakery, caterer and coffee shop. Monumental Cupcakes and Art Market, its predecessor, were owner Patti Hudson’s babies, real Jamaica Plain, community-focused institutions. …