OPEN HOUSE: Washington Street Corridor Area Study

Brookside Community Health Center 3297 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is launching a process to create a new vision and plan for the Washington Street corridor area in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, approximately between Forest Hills and Jackson Square. Residents, property owners, business owners, community and civic groups are invited to this open house event to learn more about the study, the area, and how to get involved.

GetHip Projects Public Service Announcement

First Baptist Church 633 Centre St. , Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Mass Incarceration is a public health crisis! Join the participants of Get HIP Boston for a public screening of our PSA regarding the public health impacts of the prison industrial complex on men of color in Boston. There will be free food and beverages provided and a panel of local activists and advocates following the screening. Come through! !! *child care provided*!! Panelists include: Reverend Jason Lydon, Unitarian Universalist community minister in Boston, Massachusetts and…

Stonybrook Neighborhood Association Meeting

Doyle's Cafe 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

hi - for the next issue please change our listing to: Stonybrook Neighborhood Association. Next meeting Monday, April 13, 7-9pm, back room of Doyle’s, 3484 Washington St. More/latest info: www.sna-jp.org

Free

Jamaica Plain High School Elm Street Reunion (Classes 1940-1979)

Dedham Hilton Hotel 25 Allied Dr., Dedham, MA, United States

The Jamaica Plain High School (JPHS) Elm Street Alumni Association is pleased to announce its first three-day class reunion  during the 2015 Labor Day weekend.  The “2015 JPHS Elm Street Class Reunion,” is specifically designed for alumni who attended t the Jamaica Plain High School, Elm Street location during the periods 1940 through 1979. The Reunion will begin on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Dedham Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, move to the Spirit of…

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Coffee with the Councilor

Whole Foods 413 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley holds his district office hours at different locations in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury each month. Councilor O’Malley’s September district office hours will be held on: Friday, September 25 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Whole Foods, 413 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain Councilor O’Malley’s City Hall office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. To reach Councilor O’Malley’s office, call (617) 635-4220.

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Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Renovation of the JP Branch Library

Jamaica Plain Branch Library 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Join Mayor Marty Walsh, JP's City Councilor Matt O'Malley, BPL Interim President David Leonard and other dignitaries to mark the official groundbreaking for the renovation of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.  The Friends of the JP Branch Library are on the program too.  

Free

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RAD TRAINING: Empowering Women through Self-Defense starts Oct. 13

Jamaica Plain Veteran’s Administration Bldg - Community Conference Room 150 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Boston Police, Area E-13 Service office is offering this 4 part FREE training held on Oct. 13, 15, 20 & 22nd from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM which will be held at the Jamaica Plain Veteran’s Administration Bldg - Community Conference Room. Seats are limited. Reserve yours at: http://bit.ly/1j4TcyB

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Councilor Matt O’Malley’s District Office Hours (On the Run)

Caffe Aromi 403 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley wants to combine constituent services and physical fitness and invites Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury residents to join him for Office Hours on the Run in October.   Runners and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities are invited to meet on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 am at the West Roxbury YMCA, 1980 Centre Street. The Parkway Running Club will partner with the Councilor for his running office hours. For more…

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Pricing Carbon to Fight Climate Change

First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist 6 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Climate change caused primarily by the burning of fossil fuels is probably the most important issue that humanity faces in this century. One effective way to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is to put a price on them, a price high enough to motivate residents and businesses to find ways reduce their output of these gases. Bills have been introduced in the Massachusetts Legislature to put a price on greenhouse…

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General Heath Sq. Apartments Community Meeting

Julia Martin House 90 Bickford St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is hosting a public meeting as part of the “Article 80” review for the General Heath Square Apartments, a project for 47 new affordable homes at the Heath/Parker Street circle, by JPNDC and BOTH CDC. Meeting Place: Julia Martin House, 90 Bickford St, JP Date:      Thursday November 5, 2015, 6:30PM Come to the meeting to support the creation of most needed affordable units in our neighborhood! *For comments about this project, contact Phil Cohen (BRA)…

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