The November Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held Thursday evening, November 4, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street, with  civil rights champion and 36-year veteran of the MA State House the Honorable Byron Rushing as guest speaker. The Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter in JP has taken place monthly since late 2015 because we recognize that…

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a special Zoom webinar highlighting the history of the Curley House at 350 The Jamaicaway. The online tour will be interspersed with historical photographs of James Michael Curley and his family from our collection. Many of these photos are in the Curley House, which is now the offices of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. This event will be virtual while it is free and…

Franklin Park Turkey Trot is November 25, 2021 on Thanksgiving morning at 9 am. We’re back running (or walking) in person with safety measures in place to protect your health. Participate in this timed 5k and support programs in Franklin Park. All ages, strollers, and race-friendly dogs on leash are welcome. Prizes for best costumes and by age-group. Sign up your running group, a family team, or just yourself:  www.fpc5k.com

The December Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held Thursday evening, December 2, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street. The guest speaker will be a community organizer from City Life/Vida Urbana, a grassroots community organization that has been a leading force for change in the Boston area for the past 44 years, fighting for racial, social and economic justice…

ESNA Monthly Meeting is Online - Log in or call in Monday, December 6, 6:30 pm     Agenda Greetings & introductions          Police Report Boston Transportation Dept. - ideas on way-finding signs in the Egleston Square neighborhood Lawson Park Holiday Lighting & other events Peace Garden Petition and update Housing Committee - 127 Amory report, upcoming meetings on Egleston Library (12/8), 174 Boylston (12/13), 3243 Washington (tba) Other updates Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81084611726?pwd=dG9ZZnRDcEkzRkRYUzBvYytkZ2x6UT09…

The Boston Transportation Department is examining safety and traffic improvements in the Egleston Square area, particularly changes to help Atherton, Beethoven, Copley, and Arcadia streets. BTD wants feedback from residents. There are several upcoming meetings: Dec. 9: Popup meeting at Lawson Park (corner of Atherton and Washington streets), 2-4 pm. Bilingual staff will be present. Dec. 14: Online meeting (English), 6 pm. Please register at https://bit.ly/EglestonGroup1 Dec. 15: Online meeting (Spanish),  6 pm. Please register…