Get Ready for JP Porchfest at Jamaica Pond Boathouse AUG. 24
The JP Porchfest has been a cornerstone of the Jamaica Plain community since 2014, showcasing music, dance, theatre, and more on porches throughout the area. This year, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is partnering with Dunamis Boston to host performances at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse from 12 PM to 6 PM.
Performer Lineup:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Daisy Quartet – Classical, Folk, and more
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: SXR GRIPP – Rapper
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Naveah – R&B/Soul, Singer-Songwriter
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Community Hour – Cultural Agora/ Mi Salsa – Salsa Lesson with DJ Rozey
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Zion Rodman – Singer-Songwriter
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Honk – Brass Band
All performances are free and open to the public for all ages. The Jamaica Pond Boathouse is located at 507 Jamaicaway. Join the fun and enjoy a day of entertainment!
Sumner Tunnel Closed This Weekend
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing construction operations for the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project will continue this weekend in Boston. The work will require the closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which facilitates travel in one direction from Logan Airport and Route 1A in East Boston, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12.
This weekend closure is part of the ongoing Sumner Tunnel project that began in April of 2022 and includes work on the tunnel ceiling, roadway, walls, lighting, and additional improvements which will increase safety and climate resiliency.
Traveling to and from Logan Airport
The Sumner Tunnel carries traffic southbound, from East Boston/Logan Airport to Downtown Boston, and the Callahan Tunnel carries traffic northbound, from Dominican Parade Set for Sunday, August 18
The annual Dominican Parade will be held on Sunday August 18 and will form at Hyde Square and proceed along the traditional route: leaving Perkins Street, straight on to Centre Street, left on to Columbus Avenue right on Walnut Avenue, and ending at Franklin Park. The floats in the parade, at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Walnut Avenue, will continue straight onto Seaver Street to disperse.
The Parade will start at noon and last until 10 pm.
Parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets:
• Perkins Street, Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
• Barbara Street, Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
• Centre Street, Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Columbus Avenue
• Columbus Avenue, Both sides, from Centre Street to Walnut Avenue
• Walnut Avenue, Both sides, from Seaver Street to School Street
• Seaver Street, Both sides, from Walnut Avenue to Harold Street
Low Number Plate Lottery Applications Are Open through August 16
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding the public that eligible vehicle owners have two weeks left to submit applications for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery at myRMV Online Service Center.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16.
The Low Plate Lottery will be held on Tuesday, September 10 – details of the event will be announced soon. Winners will be notified by mail if selected for a low number plate. This year, there are 298 plates available through the low plate lottery. Some of the available low plates include 34, 255, 1912, 2X, 33V, B8, and Z88. Applicants should note that there is no fee to apply for the lottery. However, should the applicant be selected as a winner, there is a special plate fee that will be required, as well as a standard registration fee. In addition, lottery plate applicants will be sent a notification from the RMV to the email address they provided with lottery event details including the livestream link and location of the event. The lottery results will be posted after the drawing on the RMV’s website, Mass.Gov/RMV.