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…
Author: John Lynds
JP Students Honored at 24 Annual BPS Valedictorian Luncheon
For over two decades the Boston Public School’s (BPS) annual valedictorian luncheon has honored students from every neighborhood that have the highest academic achievements in their respective high schools. After a two year hiatus the 24th Annual BPS Valedictorian Luncheon…
Jason Gallagher To Become Next Headmaster of Boston Latin School; Principal of the Harvard-Kent Elementary School Is 1991 BLS Grad
Last week it was announced that the principal of the Harvard-Kent Elementary School for the last 11 year, Jason Gallagher, will become the next headmaster of Boston Latin School (BLS). Gallagher, who led Harvard-Kent’s transformation into a top performing school…
Jamaica Pond closed due to algae bloom
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is asking residents to not swim, fish or boat in Jamaica Pond due to a dangerous algea bloom that can make people and pets very sick. The BPHC issued the warning for…
Four JP community-based organizations among recipients of ARPA funds
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has awarded further funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to four community-based Jamaica Plain organizations that are working to address social determinants of health. Community Servings, Ecumenical Social Action Committee,…
John Drew, Longtime President and CEO of ABCD, set to retire
For decades Action for Boston Community Development’s (ABCD) partner site at the Putnam Community Center in Jamaica Plain has been an oasis of help and hope for countless families in the neighborhood. Social service programs like ABCD’s Fuel…
Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test-rate drops slightly
Neighborhood rate still close to 10 percent Jamaica Plain’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased slightly last week but remains close to 10 percent. In response to the latest COVID surge Boston health officials are urging residents to keep…
Jamaica Plain’s COVID positive test-rate remains over 8 percent
With the neighborhood and city’s weekly COVID positive test rate still climbing, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is recommending residents take precautions to stop the spread. The BPHC also renewed its recommendation that masks be worn in indoor public…
During first quarter of 2022 violent Part One Crime remains the same
Boston Police released the first quarter crime stats for Jamaica Plain’s violent Part One Crime stayed the same while nonviolent Part One Crime was up 4 percent. Part One Crimes are the more serious crimes the Boston Police keep track…
Jamaica Plain, Roslindale organization among six to receive mental health mini-grants
Organizations in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale that are working with the immigrant community were among six organizations in the the City of Boston to receive a mental health mini-grant from Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). Mayor Michelle Wu made…