“Fourteen-year-olds exist, and they deserve to have their stories told,” said Laura McCune-Poplin, author and fifteen-year resident of Jamaica Plain. She is speaking about her latest work, Fatechanger, which was recently published by Black Rose Writing. A fiction…
Mcguill-Scott Receives Athletics Award
On May 20, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School held their Spring Athletics’ Awards Night. Luis McGuill-Scott from the class of 2021 was recognized with the Captain’s Award for the Boys Lacrosse team. “While your athletic talents and championships are…
Walsh has Street Designated for Puerto Rican Veterans
When it comes to surprises, Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association President Tony Molina – of Jamaica Plain – always has something up his sleeve as it relates to improving the veterans memorial on Washington Street in the South…
DCR’s Leo Roy Discusses Preservation, Improvements at JPA Annual Meeting
By Lauren Bennett The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held their annual meeting on June 3 at the Loring Greenough House, where special guest speaker Leo Roy, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) addressed attendees. …
JPNDC Annual Meeting Draws Large Crowd, Celebrates Success and Looks Toward the Future
By Lauren Bennett The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) held its annual meeting on May 20 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall. Singer Eli Pabon entertained the crowd while they mingled and enjoyed a catered buffet.…
JP Agenda
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. June 25 for the June 28 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings • Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. next meeting is…