El jueves 1 de marzo, la sucursal de Jamaica Plain del Departamento de Policía de Boston presentó su reunión mensual de relaciones con la policía y la comunidad. La reunión es una oportunidad para que los miembros del público hagan…
Month: March 2022
Local JP author pens new novel
After several years in the works, JP resident and author Amy Hoffman’s new novel, Dot & Ralfie, is set to be released very soon. The novel takes place in Jamaica Plain and focuses on elder issues and the LGBTQ+ community.…
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Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament begins April 21 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public school vacation…
JPA discusses various updates
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its monthly virtual meeting on March 7, and consisted of reports from committees, as well as a presentation from Jen Mergel of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and general discussion. Kevin Moloney of the JPA…
Poor Sisters of St. Clare file demolition delay review application with BLC
An application for an Article 85 demolition delay review has been filed by The Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare, Boston, Inc, which cites that the Sisters “have a constitutional right to demolish the property following any 90-day delay period imposed…
BLC imposes 90-day demo delay on home at 44 Robeson St.
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on March 8 voted to impose a 90-day demolition delay on the house at 44 Robeson St. After postponing the hearing last month because it was determined the community meeting requirements were not met, the…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces the return of Party in the Park luncheon
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces the return of Party in the Park, the city’s beloved annual luncheon to raise awareness and funds for the Emerald Necklace parks. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at Pinebank in…
Sherrill House, and Rogerson House Work to Serve Local Seniors
The Jamaica Plain area is home to a number of senior care programs and buildings that offer seniors a way to live happier, healthier lives. The Gazette caught up with Patrick Stapleton, CEO of the Sherrill House, and Rebekah Levit…
JP dietician to host webinar; releasing new book in May
JP resident and registered dietitian and nutritionist Stephanie Meyers is preparing to host a virtual webinar with The Rashi School on March 21, and also has a new book coming out in May. Meyers did not set out to be…
Armenian Women’s Welfare Association expands leadership team at its skilled nursing center
The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA), anonprofit health care organization dedicated to serving elders locally and internationally, and the sponsor organization of the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Centerof Jamaica Plain announced an expanded senior leadership team at the top-rated skilled…