Posts published in “Jamaica Plain People”

Jamaica Plain Resident Now Court Appointed Special Advocate for Child’s Best Interests in Welfare System

By David Ertischek on June 25, 2025

Jamaica Plain Resident Now Court Appointed Special Advocate for Child’s Best Interests in Welfare System

Jamaica Plain’s Lydia Morrison was officially sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) on June 24, and is now legally authorized to advocate in court for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties through Boston CASA.

Happy 100th Birthday to Alice Lucie Barro!

Happy 100th Birthday to Alice Lucie Barro!

By David Ertischek on June 10, 2025

Happy birthday to Alice Lucie Barro, who turned 100 on June 10!

Help Support Families Displaced by Round Hill Street Fire

Help Support Families Displaced by Round Hill Street Fire

By David Ertischek on June 8, 2025

Two families were displaced by a house fire on Round Hill Street on June 3, and two fundraising pages have been created to support them.

Jamaica Plain’s Castrodale Finalist for 2025 Indie Book Award

Jamaica Plain’s Castrodale Finalist for 2025 Indie Book Award

By Beth Castrodale on May 22, 2025

The Inhabitants by Jamaica Plain resident Beth Castrodale has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2025.

If You’ve Got a Problem, This JP Resident Can Fix It (at Fixit Clinic) on May 17

If You’ve Got a Problem, This JP Resident Can Fix It (at Fixit Clinic) on May 17

By David Ertischek on May 14, 2025

Do you have a broken toaster, kids toys, blender, coffee machine or another household device that you’re frustrated with and ready to toss? Don’t toss it yet, because you may be able to repair it at Boston Building Resources’ Fixit Clinic on May 17.

American Legion Post 76 Jamaica Plain Hosts Annual Ange’s Run 5K

American Legion Post 76 Jamaica Plain Hosts Annual Ange’s Run 5K

By David Ertischek on May 4, 2025

American Legion Post 76 hosted the 3rd Annual Ange’s Run 5K on April 27, honoreding the memory and legacy of its former post commander Angelo Rossi.

Roundhead Brewing Kicking Off Its Summer Beer Garden Series in Jamaica Plain

Roundhead Brewing Kicking Off Its Summer Beer Garden Series in Jamaica Plain

By David Ertischek on April 28, 2025

Roundhead Brewing is kicking off its summer (and spring) moving beer garden series in Jamaica Plain starting this Friday.

Jamaica Plain’s Stephen Farmer Running Boston Marathon for Greater Boston Food Bank

Jamaica Plain’s Stephen Farmer Running Boston Marathon for Greater Boston Food Bank

By Nate Hillyer on April 21, 2025

Presumably there are many Jamaica Plain residents running today’s Boston Marathon including Stephen Farmer who is running for the Greater Boston Food Bank in the 129th running of the Boston Marathon.

Jamaica Plain Quilter Earns Ribbon at Guild Show

Jamaica Plain Quilter Earns Ribbon at Guild Show

By David Ertischek on April 14, 2025

Jamaica Plain quilter Susan Krantz is quite the quilter, and she’s got a ribbon to prove it.

Nighttime Photo by JP Residnet of Jamaica Plain Dunkin’ Store Wins Award

Nighttime Photo by JP Residnet of Jamaica Plain Dunkin’ Store Wins Award

By David Ertischek on March 2, 2025

You wouldn’t expect photo of a Dunkin’ donuts store to win an award. Enter Jamaica Plain’s Steve Garfield, and his nighttime photo of the Centre Street Dunkin’ store.

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