By Samantha Montano Housing is a huge part of my life, both professionally and personally. My family owned a home that we lost as my father’s substance use disorder overwhelmed him. This experience informs and directs my investment in supportive…
Obituaries 05-12-2023
Jean P. O’Leary Brilliant Artist and a Fierce Advocate and Activist Jean P. O’Leary died on Saturday, April 22, peacefully in her sleep having a really good dream, from the look on her face. She would want you all to…
Weekly Community Potluck Dinner Brings Residents Even Closer
By Kailey Duran The space was filled with the aroma of aging wood. On any given day, there is something here for everyone — training for puppies, drumming for toddlers, food for the soul. Welcome to Spontaneous Celebrations, an oatmeal-colored…
JPNC Hears Reports From Its Committees
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday evening via Zoom. The council members tackled a full agenda over the course of the 100-minute meeting. Vice-chair Bernard Doherty helmed the session that was attended…
Wake Up the Earth Festival Set for May 6
Special to the Gazette The 45th Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival is Saturday May 6 in Jamaica Plain at Stony Brook / Southwest corridor park. There will be a new Bike Parade for Climate Reslience that is done with support…
Civilian Flaggers on the Horizon?
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Louise Johnson and Paige Sparks from Jamaica Plain’s Neighborhood and Public Service Committees joined the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting on Monday, Apr. 10, to gauge interest in the civilian flaggers ballot initiative. This…