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158 Units Proposed at Former Centre St Monastery
August 14, 2026
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JPNC Reviews Revised Plans for 920 Centre St. Development
A developer brought revised plans for 920 Centre St. to the JP Neighborhood Council's Housing Committee, outlining a five-story, 158-unit residential complex. The project would replace the former Poor Clare Nuns Monastery on the site.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
JP Neighbors Renew Concerns Over Kenton Road Landmark
At its August meeting, the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association raised continued concerns about the deteriorating 1858 landmark house at 19 Kenton Road, citing damaging ivy overgrowth.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
Boston After Dark Returns to BCYF Curtis Hall Tonight
The free summer program returns to BCYF Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain today, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m. with food, giveaways, youth DJs, airbrush tattoos, caricatures, and a photobooth.
City of Boston
Laurel Ridge Rehab Earns Deficiency-Free State Survey
Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Jamaica Plain achieved a deficiency-free inspection rating from state health regulators.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
Rogerson Communities Receives $250,000 Gift for Senior Housing
Rogerson Communities announced a $250,000 donation from Darlene L. Boroviak to support planning and redevelopment of its senior housing facilities.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
Drakie's Dream Expands Dog Food Support Program
Founder Lindsay Dancy runs the volunteer nonprofit Drakie's Dream, which helps local pet owners facing financial hardship keep their dogs fed.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
JPA's Peter Elmuts Honored for Decades of Community Service
During Jamaica Plain's National Night Out on Aug. 3, Peter Ivars Elmuts, 2nd Vice-Chair of the Jamaica Pond Association, received a Community Service Award for over 54 years of neighborhood stewardship.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
Bald Eagle Spotted on Pond Street
Arborist Tyler Ledin photographed a bald eagle perched in a historic oak tree on Pond Street on Aug. 13, delighting neighborhood nature enthusiasts.
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