Alia Hamada Forrest has recently been promoted to executive director of Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) from her previous position as programs manager. Having found a different job at the end of August, the previous director resigned, leaving Forrest to…
Month: October 2016
Roslindale Neighbors: RVMS check-in
Preparing for holiday season celebrations and working to fill the vacant storefronts in the area are some of the items on the agenda for Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS). Alia Hamada Forrest, the new executive director of RMVS, said that…
Roslindale Neighbors: Rozzie councilor helping create college engagement office
By Beth Treffeisen Special to the Gazette In an effort to increase collaboration, communication, and partnerships between the colleges and universities, the City of Boston, and various nonprofits throughout the city, Roslindale City Councilor Tim McCarthy is working with the…
Roslindale Neighbors
Sights and Sounds, Oct. 28, 2016
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Nov. 8 for the Nov. 11 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Special events Day of the Dead Celebration, Sat.…
JP Agenda, Oct. 28, 2016
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues., Nov. 8 for the Nov. 11 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Public Service Committee of JPNC monthly meeting…
Obituary: Marie McLaughlin, a longtime JP resident, dies
Marie McLaughlin, a long-time Jamaica Plain resident, died peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Oct. 5 in Plymouth. She was 82. She was a woman who thrived on life; a generous mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who passed her commitment…
Obituary: Edward Foch, former JP resident and owner of Callahan’s Men’s Stores, dies
Edward Foch of Hingham, formerly of Dedham and Jamaica Plain, died on Sept. 27 surrounded by his loving family. Ed owned and operated Callahan’s Men’s Stores in both Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. He was a World War II veteran serving…
Invitacion, Oct. 28 2016
El plazo para la sección de participación es al mediodía, martes, el 8 de noviembre para la edición del 11 de noviembre. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Note: marca el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones Forest Hills…
Letter: How much hate language is OK?
The Oct. 14 edition of the Jamaica Plain Gazette carried a photo on page 4 of the monthly Black Lives Matter (BLM) vigil held in front of the First Baptist Church. The primary BLM issue of ongoing police violence against…