Bob Cappucci, a lifelong resident of East Boston, a retired Boston Police Officer, and a veteran of the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service, is running for mayor as the Law and Order candidate. He has experienced the hopes and struggles…
Month: August 2021
Mildred C. Hailey Tenants Organization Awarded Crime Watch Group of the Year at National Night Out
The 38th Annual National Night Out in Boston was celebrated on August 3, and “due to virus considerations, the 2021 version was downsized from more traditional versions that had included neighborhood parties and caravans,” according to Boston Police Department District…
JPA Discusses Community Updates; Potential for Meeting in Person Again
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on August 2 for a relatively short meeting to discuss various updates in the community and talk about meeting in person again. First, the JPA talked about the Forbes Building, saying that the…
Janey Announces Process for Implementing Funds from American Rescue Plan Act
Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on August 10 to talk about implementing funds from the American Rescue Plan as the city continues to recover form the COVID-19 pandemic and more forward, as well as announced a community…
Jamaica Plain COVID Infections Spike
For weeks Jamaica Plain’s COVID 19 positive test rate was virtually nonexistent but it seems the party is over as infections continue to rise. Health officials are ringing the alarm and trying to get a handle on the Delta variant…
Maria Termini Paintings Inspired by Bolivia
Maria Termini, of JP, will exhibit a series of acrylic paintings inspired by her experiences in Bolivia. The exhibit is open to the public and will take place at the Putterham Library: Wall Gallery from August 1 to September 30,…
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Election to be Held on August 21
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is holding its biannual election a year late because of the pandemic. The election will be held on August 21 from 10am-4pm inside the Forest Hills MBTA station, as well as outside of JP…
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Announces State Grants for Nearby Child Care Centers
Last month, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Early Education and Care Commissioner Samantha Aigner-Treworgy announced $7.5 million in Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund (EEOST) capital improvement grants to thirty-six organizations to renovate childcare facilities that serve…
JP Resident Joins New England Baptist Hospital’s Board of Trustees
New England Baptist Hospital has named Jamaica Plain resident John Jackson to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Jackson currently oversees administrative activities and acts as a community liaison for Boston Centers for Youth & Families. Previously, he was a program…
Stonybrook Neighborhood Association Provides Updates on Community Project
The Stonybrook Neighborhood Association (SNA) met virtually on August 9 to discuss updates on projects in the community. First, SNA Steering Committee member Jonathan McCurdy spoke briefly about a parcel of land that will be up for sale. He said…