El jueves 2 de junio, la sucursal de Jamaica Plain del Departamento de Policía de Boston organizó su reunión mensual de relaciones comunitarias. La reunión es una oportunidad para que los residentes hagan preguntas a la policía local. Sgto. Ryan…
Month: June 2022
Timmance McKinney’s Youth Mentoring Program Back in Full Swing
In 2016, JP native Timmance McKinney began a mentoring program for Boston youth who are interested in basketball. Aside from teaching basketball and team building skills, the program aims to instill the significance of succeeding academically, as this was something…
Wu Announces Events To Highlight Vision for Car-Free Streets
Mayor Michelle Wu announced three new Open Streets events including one in Jamaica Plain welcoming neighbors into car-free streets for community, joy, and play. These half-day long events will stretch out over one to two miles of road, leaving ample…
Frederica Williams Receives Dean Shinagel Award
Frederica M. Williams, president and CEO of Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high-quality and accessible healthcare and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the…
Candidates for 15th Suffolk Rep. Answer Range of Questions
Jamaica Plain Progressives (JPP), along with Mijente, Boston Asamblea, NAACP Boston Branch, and Right to the City Vote! (RTCV) held a virtual candidate forum for those running for the 15th Suffolk State Rep. seat on May 24. Candidates include Richard…
Eliot Schoolyard Concerts To Showcase Boston Talent Every Sunday Through September
Live outdoor music returns to the Eliot Schoolyard this summer for 15 Sunday afternoon concerts spanning Boston’s talent, from newcomers to legends. The series opens June 5 with violinist Shaw Pong Liu and pianist Brian Friedland in a rare duo…
Jamaica Plain’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Dips: Public Health Officials Brace for Spike During Graduation Season
Even though Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test rate dipped last week, Boston public health officials are bracing for a potential new spike in cases during graduation season. While it seems the latest surge in COVID cases is beginning to…
News Briefs
Registration for JPOS Opens May 31 Registration for Jamaica Plain Open Studios began on May 31, with online registration being offered this year. Registration will remain open until June 30. For more information, visit jpopenstudios.com Call for Farmers Market Volunteer…
JPA Discusses Several Community Matters
The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) met virtually on June 6, where members discussed a multitude of topics ranging from the MBTA to the Forbes building to roadway issues. Better Bus Project JPA member Franklyn Salimbene spoke about proposed changes to…
JPNC Zoning Committee Approves Two Projects
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Zoning Committee met virtually on June 8 and approved two matters, one at 19 Spalding St. #3, and one at 7 Boylston St. 19 Spalding St. #3 Hudson Klebs, owner of 19 Spalding St.…