The Public Service Committee of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council has a subcommittee on Police Procedures that has been meeting regularly for over a year. In July, it hosted its first public listening session. Members of the community came together to discuss their perceptions of police and policing in our neighborhood. There will be a second session on Thursday, December 16 at 6 pm via Zoom (https://tinyurl.com/JPListens2). This Listening Session is meant to give our…

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84427487267?pwd=aHF2QXNhNkROQnJKRjZCOVc3YUc1Zz09 Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 844 2748 7267; Passcode: 044994 Agenda: Announcements Update on 96-100 Rockwood Update from most recent JPNC meeting (i.e., bus electrification letter) Update from Subcommittees & External Committees Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Arborway Yard-related committees Shattuck Hospital Community Advisory Board Presentation BPDA Community Outreach - Barry Reaves, Director, Diversity & Inclusion at BPDA (confirmed); Topics: BPDA community outreach efforts, Housing &…

ESNA Monthly Meeting is Online - Log in or call in Monday, January 3, 2022    6:30 pm       Agenda Greetings & introductions          Police Report Report on Holiday Tree Lighting with Mayor Wu, Rep. Malia, and Councilors Peace Garden Petition update Egleston Square Branch Library Study - final report is online; what are our next steps? Housing Committee - report on 3243 Washington St., 174 Boylston St.  Other updates &…

The January Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held Thursday evening, January 6, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street, JP.  In recognition of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday later this month, the Vigil will be a tribute to Dr. King and other civil rights leaders. In lieu of a speaker, supporters are invited to bring and read…

The Landmarks Orchestra is putting on a free concert at Bethel AME (38 Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain) on Saturday, January 8, 2022 @ 7PM. Register for free tickets at our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/222349371957

In this presentation, artist Matthew Hinçman will discuss his latest commission for the City of Boston, Wythe & Web. The presentation will also highlight Matthew's other public art works installed in Jamaica Plain, and how creating works specific to his neighborhood is an integral component of his artistic practice. This will be a hybrid event. Limited in-person seating is available - please reserve a seat by emailing jamaicaplain@bpl.org or register to attend via Zoom using…

Garrow Throop exhibit Imagination: The Beauty of Light is on view at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library from January 7 through March 2, 2022 on the lower level of the library during regular hours. There will be an artist meet-and-greet with Throop in person from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss plans to renovate the Flaherty Playground in Jamaica Plain. Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community as to their needs and experiences with the playground. How is the park used? How can we make it better? Do people want new play equipment that is totally different, or is there something that is well-loved and should be simply replaced with…