Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, Revolution Bicycle Repair and Bikes Not Bombs are back with the second annual JP Bike Week Festival, May 12 through 19, at several venues in Jamaica Plain. The Festival has expanded this year, offering more rides…
Month: May 2019
Friendship Works Helps Local Seniors
Many older adults have difficulty navigating the complex system of doctors, hospitals, and appointments. Understanding the instructions of the doctor, getting to and from appointments safely, picking up prescriptions, and lending a hand when mobility is an issue, are all…
Local Thespian to be in the 2019 Production of Legally Blonde
Anthony Creary of Jamaica Plain has been cast as Emmett in Curry College’s Main Stage Theatre production of Legally Blonde, The Musical. Anthony is a Senior Graphic Design major with a minor in Communication. Anthony has enjoyed playing many other…
Boston Launches New Recycling Pilot Program
Boston residents and visitors will soon find it even easier to recycle right, thanks to a new public education campaign and efforts to expand recycling in city parks, households and in public spaces. Boston was recently selected as one of…
Residents Take Part in Spring Walk in Franklin Park
On April 28, dozens of community members from around Boston and neighboring communities gathered for a spring walk in historic Franklin Park, organized by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Franklin Park Coalition to raise awareness about the park’s past and…
JP Agenda
The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. May 21 for the May 24 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 Monday,…
Democratic Committee to Caucus on May 20 for Convention Delegates
Boston Ward 11 Democratic Committee representing parts of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury will hold their caucus on Monday night, May 20 at Farnsworth House, 90 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Ma to elect delegates and alternates to the 2019 Ma. Democratic…
>>Roslindale Neighbors Special Section<< Community Involvement Still Ahead for Councilor Mccarthy
By Lauren Bennett After six years as the District 5 City Councilor, Tim McCarthy has announced that he will not seek re-election this fall. As he looks back on his three terms, the councilor, who represents Hyde Park and Roslindale,…
Roslindale Village Main Streets Prepares for an Exciting Summer Season
Roslindale Village Main Streets (RVMS) is excited to present a number of new initiatives to bring the local community together this spring and summer. This month, RVMS is offering free Social Media & Marketing workshops for Roslindale business owners. Find…
Lochdale Road Project Should Head to BPDA for a Vote Next Week
The public comment period on a large development project on Lochdale Road concluded at the end of April and the project should be before the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s board for a vote next Thursday. The proposed $…