The Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting last Monday, April 3. Chair Kay Mathew and fellow members Rosemary Jones, Jasmine Crafts, Tony Dreyfus, Mara Pitts, Peter Steiger, Michael Reiskind, Franklyn Salimbene, Nancy Mazonson, Barry Schwartz,…
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JPNC sends letters to MBTA, city, developer
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 28, via Zoom. The council members tackled a full agenda over the course of the 100-minute meeting. On hand for the session were…
Senator Liz Miranda is off to a quick start
Massachusetts State Senator Liz Miranda is bringing “hope, heart and hustle” to her new position, as well as a great deal of advocacy experience and just plain smarts. In a recent interview with Senator Miranda, she outlined initiatives for…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Liff Spirit Award to be presented to McCarthy
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy will present the Liff Spirit Award at Party in the Park to Gina McCarthy, of Jamaica Plain, the first ever White House National Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator. Party in the Park, the…
Armenian nursing home resident Anahid Khanbegian turns 100
It was a joyous occasion at the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center when Anahid Khanbegian celebrated her 100th birthday on March 2. Surrounded by family members, staff, residents, and friends, Anahid enjoyed the day’s festivities, which included flowers, decorations,…
Sherrill House promotes Miniello to Chief Clinical Officer
Sherrill House located in Jamaica Plain, a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, announced the promotion of Alessio Miniello, RN, to Chief Clinical Officer. Miniello, who was previously Director of Nursing Services at Sherrill House, is a registered…
JP’s Drew Breuninger in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Jamaica Plain resident, Drew Breuninger, registered for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai in memory of his dear friend and roommate, Marcos, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. “We were roommates in August 2017,…
Chief Jemison welcomes new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Luis Frias
Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison announced the hiring of Luis R. Frias II as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). Frias will serve as a member of the…
WEIL ON DEAN’S LIST AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The following student has been named to the dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis: Sophia Weil of Jamaica Plain is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List in…
Mayor Wu announces grant for services to individuals experiencing homelessness
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the City of Boston has received more than $42 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support nonprofit organizations providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. This award represents…