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…
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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,…
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…
Massport Awards Annual STEM Scholarships; Two Local High School Students to Receive Awards
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) recently celebrated the recipients of the 2021 Diversity Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students who have shown an interest in pursuing a degree that could be…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Krieger Named to Dean’s List at Bates College Megan Krieger of Jamaica Plain was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in May 2021. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point…
A Bleak Future For the Earth
The report released this week by the United Nations detailing the impending effects of climate change in the near future because of our rapidly-warming atmosphere paints the starkest picture yet of what awaits life on Earth as we know it…
Op-Ed: Life Learning, Commitment and Hard Work
Dr. Glenn Mollette We are always learning. Life is filled with education. We learn all the time. Every day we receive new information about health, the planet, communication, medicines, the universe and more. Life is a process of learning and…
Mozart Park Puppet Show
Jamaica Plain’s Annual Porch Festival Returns as a Two-Day Festival Aug. 21-22
Jamaica Plain’s Annual Porchfest will return this year, with some changes from past years. In an effort to maintain safety protocols and reduce large crowds, this year¡¯s Porchfest will span two days from August 21-22 from 11 am-4 pm on…