A developer looking to raze a Forest Hills Street house built in the 1860s has met opposition from neighbors, the neighborhood council and a city councilor. A developer has proposed knocking down 106 Forest Hills Street to build a nine-unit building. The proposal has met resistance from more than two dozen neighbors, the Jamaica Plain […]
Neighbors Hope to Prevent Razing of 1860s Home
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Upcoming Pop-Ups for JP/Rox Transportation Action Plan; Feedback Wanted on Egleston Square Concepts
The city is holding three pop-up sessions this week to solicit feedback about the JP/Rox Transportation Action Plan. If you can't make it to the sessions you can also participate in an online poll, as well as submit feedback by Sept. 15, about two concepts to improve Egleston Square. These are the scheduled dates, times […]
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Tenacity, Harvard Host Kids Day for 400+ Boston Youth
Designed to welcome and encourage Boston’s youth to learn about and enjoy the game of tennis, more than 400 Boston youth participated in Tenacity’s First Annual Kids Day Held on August 15, kids spent the day viewing pro matches, engaging in a variety of on court games, participating in a Red Sox Showcase, and working through […]
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New Art Exhibition ‘Kristen Gossler: Confluence’ at Jamaica Plain Branch Library
In Kristen Gossler's art exhibition at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, "Confluence," the expressive abstract paintings pose a question, wanting to provide an interactive experience to the viewer. Gossler uses a variety of materials, including water-based pigment, screen painting ink, sumi ink and acrylic paint. The RISD graduate utilizes "a mental inventory of repeated forms […]
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JP Novelist Decides How She’ll Transition to Dust
What should be done with this body of mine when, as the saying on many old New England tombstones goes, I have departed this life? Over the years I spent writing a novel starring a gravedigger, this question crept gradually from the back of my mind to the fore of it. My protagonist, Ben, champions […]
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Applications Wanted for 2019 Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants
Applications for the 2019 Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants are now open. Building on Mayor Walsh’s commitment to expanding and supporting arts in Boston, this year’s round of funding marks the largest ever and totals nearly $500,000 available to arts organizations. The grants are a partnership by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, the […]
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We Need Child Care That Works for Working Families
Jamaica Plain families are breathing a collective sigh of relief that public schools reopened last week, after spending the summer scrambling to piece together childcare options that don’t break the bank. For many, this yearly upheaval entails a costly two-month reliance on paid vacation time, camps, babysitters, and if you’re really lucky, the goodwill of […]
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Malia & O’Malley: Thank You for South Street Summer Hot Dog Nights
State Rep. Liz Malia (D-11th Suffolk) and District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley would like to thank the generous community partners who made the 24th Annual South Street Summer Hotdog Nights possible and successful. The community partners included Roche Bros., Fernandez Spa, Il Panino Cafe & Grill, Read Boston, Boston Police Department’s District E-13 Community […]
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Photos: The Footlight Club’s ‘Pippin’
The Footlight Club kicked off its 142nd season with "Pippin" this past weekend for a run of six shows. All photos courtesy of Sacred Harbor Photography. "Pippin" is the story of a young man's journey to be incredible. Pippin is a young prince who is heir to the Frankish throne, and in search of true happiness […]
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State Sen. Chang-Díaz’s Aide Holding Office Hours in JP on Sept. 19
State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz's office (D-2nd Suffolk) is holding office hours across the district and in Jamaica Plain on Sept. 19. Her JP hours will be held from 3 to 4 pm at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library (30 South St.). Grab another page turner to check off your reading list and talk about issues […]
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‘The Book of Life’ Screening, Part of Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 22
Come celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a free screening of "The Book of Life" presented by the Hyde Square Task Force on September 22. The movie follows the journey of a young man, Monolo, through the Land of the Remembered and the Forgotten as he chooses between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following […]
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Let There Be Art! Jamaica Plain Open Studios This Weekend
The 25th Annual Jamaica Plain Open Studios is taking place this weekend at 47 different locations displaying paintings, sculptures, woodwork, ceramics and more. This year's open studios is from 11 am to 6 pm on both Saturday and Sunday and it is free to visit any of the locations, which are spread out throughout Jamaica […]
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Jamaica Plain Musicians Performing in Jazz Along the Charles Concert on Sept. 23
The Celebrity Series of Boston's Jazz Along the Charles: A Walkable Concert will feature 25 jazz ensembles on Sept. 23, and many of them have Jamaica Plain area ties. The concert will be on Sunday, September 23rd along the DCR Charles River Esplanade with the 25 ensembles performing at a series of connected, walkable locations. […]
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City Councilors Push for Examination of Boston’s Gas Infrastructure
In wake of the horrific gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, a trio of Boston City Councilors are calling for an examination of the city's gas safety infrastructure. District 6 City Councilor Matt O'Malley, District 2 City Councilor and At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, filed the order to hold a future hearing at […]
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Voya Financial Honors Jamaica Plain Teacher with $2,000 Grant for Innovative Program
Tasha Greenwood, a teacher at Meridian Academy in Jamaica Plain, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the Voya Unsung Heroes initiative. “Our Unsung Heroes program continues to recognize teachers who go above and beyond to inspire today’s students in the classroom,” said Heather Lavallee, president of Tax-Exempt Markets at Voya Financial. “We are proud […]
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State Auditor Appoints JP’s Chris Hoeh to Personal Care Attendant Workforce Council
State Auditor Suzanne Bump recently swore-in Jamaica Plain's Chris Hoeh to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Workforce Council. Bump selected Hoeh from a slate of nominates provided by the Statewide Independent Living Council to fill a seat on the council left vacant due to a resignation. Hoeh was sworn-in on Wednesday, August 29th, and his term […]
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One Dead After Saturday Night Shooting on South Street
A shooting on South Street by a barbershop left one victim dead on Saturday night. Boston Police were called to the area of 140 South St. around 9:48 pm for a report of a shooting and found a male, believed to be in his 20s, suffering from a gunshot wound, according to bpdnews.com. The victim […]
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Curley K-8 School Celebrates Reopening of Library, After Raising $100K+
Students, faculty and parents of the Curley K-8 School were joined by Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools staff to celebrate the long awaited reopening of the school's library on Thursday. The reopening of the library was due to more than $100,000 being raised by the Curley Library Committee, which was formed in the fall […]
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Mayor Walsh: Recovery is Personal to Me — And to All of Us
Early on in my first campaign for mayor, I realized I had to be open about my recovery from alcoholism. I had been working on addiction prevention and recovery issues for my entire 16 years in the State Legislature, and I knew I wanted to make it a priority for the city if I were […]
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Canary Square Goes Old School with Frogger, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders
Remember the days of going to the arcade, dropping in some quarters in Pac-Man and trying to eat Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde? You can relive those glory days of the 1970s and 1980s at Canary Square because the Jamaica Plain restaurant recently installed several old school arcade games. Several of the classics are now […]
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