Jamaica Plain’s local Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA-Angell) branch has been focused on advocating for public access to animal records. MSPCA was invited to testify in Washington, D.C. as part of a bipartisan briefing regarding…
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JP Pets: Keeping dogs tick-free and healthy
With warm weather arriving, owners should monitor their dogs for fleas and ticks to keep them happy and healthy. “Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance to pet owners and their pets; they pose a major health threat…
JP Agenda, June 23, 2017
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. July 11 for the July 14 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings JP Problem Properties Committee, first Wednesday of…
Obituary: Leola MacDonald, a former JP resident, dies
Leola M. “Lee” MacDonald, 75, of W. Wareham and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on June 5 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert D. MacDonald. Born in Jamaica Plain,…
Invitacion, June 23, 2017
Plazo para calendario de eventos: 11 de julio para la edición del 14 de julio. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Código de área es 617, a menos que haya otro. Reuniones Clase de vivienda, con empleados de la oficina de la…
Letters:
Immigrants in a climate of fear This winter I was getting a haircut in Jamaica Plain. The barbers usually weave in and out of Arabic and English, but on this day there was little English. Rancorous debate filled the room.…
Op-Ed: State House update
By Local State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, the House passed H.3736, an act relative to language opportunity for our kids, a bill that I sponsored to address the disparities in school performance between English Language Learners…
Hearing date set for motion to dismiss 64 Allandale St. lawsuit
A hearing date has been set for the City’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit by a group of abutters over the 64 Allandale St. project, according to a court document. The hearing is slated to take place Sept. 7 at…
Melissa Ferrick to play Emerald Necklace summer series
Grammy-nominated artist Melissa Ferrick will be performing at a free concert in Jamaica Plain this summer. The event is part of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy summer series, which is hosted by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, a private nonprofit organization that…