The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) and the Jamaica Hills Association (JHA) held a joint hybrid meeting (live and via Zoom) on Monday, July 10, that was described by JPA chair Kay Mathew as a “community conversation” regarding Mass. DCR’s controversial plan to…
Author: Gazette Staff
Turtle Swamp Brewing to close its doors
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A somber day is approaching for those who like to enjoy a beer in Jamaica Plain at Turtle Swamp Brewing as it will close its doors on August 19, or when the beer runs out, according…
JPA discusses controversial plan for dog run at historic First Church burial ground
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting last Monday, April 3. Chair Kay Mathew and fellow members Rosemary Jones, Jasmine Crafts, Tony Dreyfus, Mara Pitts, Peter Steiger, Michael Reiskind, Franklyn Salimbene, Nancy Mazonson, Barry Schwartz,…
JPNC sends letters to MBTA, city, developer
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 28, via Zoom. The council members tackled a full agenda over the course of the 100-minute meeting. On hand for the session were…
Senator Liz Miranda is off to a quick start
Massachusetts State Senator Liz Miranda is bringing “hope, heart and hustle” to her new position, as well as a great deal of advocacy experience and just plain smarts. In a recent interview with Senator Miranda, she outlined initiatives for…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Liff Spirit Award to be presented to McCarthy
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy will present the Liff Spirit Award at Party in the Park to Gina McCarthy, of Jamaica Plain, the first ever White House National Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator. Party in the Park, the…
Armenian nursing home resident Anahid Khanbegian turns 100
It was a joyous occasion at the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center when Anahid Khanbegian celebrated her 100th birthday on March 2. Surrounded by family members, staff, residents, and friends, Anahid enjoyed the day’s festivities, which included flowers, decorations,…
Sherrill House promotes Miniello to Chief Clinical Officer
Sherrill House located in Jamaica Plain, a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, announced the promotion of Alessio Miniello, RN, to Chief Clinical Officer. Miniello, who was previously Director of Nursing Services at Sherrill House, is a registered…
JP’s Drew Breuninger in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Jamaica Plain resident, Drew Breuninger, registered for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai in memory of his dear friend and roommate, Marcos, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. “We were roommates in August 2017,…