The deadline for listings is noon, June 11 for the June 14 issue. Send listings to [email protected] Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Jamaica Plain Spring Fair at the First…
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Invitación
Plazo para la sección de eventos: martes, 11 junio para la edición de 14 junio. Mande eventos a [email protected] Los números telefónicos que siguen empiezan con 617. Reuniones Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council: Reunión mensual, 28 mayo, 7pm, Farnsworth House. Agenda:…
JP Movie Night Set for June 1 Scheduled
A few years ago South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, met with five orphaned children from Eswatini (the former Swaziland). Together they collaborated to craft an original fairytale drawn from their troubled past. Together they createdLiyana; a brave young woman who embarks…
State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoor Fire Safety Tips
Start the Summer Off Safely “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Many people are anticipating activities with family and friends, and getting their yards and grills ready for gatherings. Take a…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Riffe of Jamaica Plain Named to Emerson College Dean’s List Hannah Riffe, a resident of Jamaica Plain, MA, has been named to the Emerson College Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. Riffe is majoring in Theatre Studies: Acting and…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Op-ed How We’re Investing in Jamaica Plain
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, we release our Capital Investment Plan which funds the critical improvements to our infrastructure and facilities in Boston over a five-year period. It is a reflection of our priorities, and is guided by…
Letters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Dear Editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or one out of five Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially…