Daily brief · Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Croft parents open South End Village Academy
September 3, 2026
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Parents launch South End Village Academy to replace Croft School
After the Croft School's unexpected closure last spring, parents formed a nonprofit, seated a governing board and raised funds toward a $3 million operating budget, including a $1 million founding pledge. The 85-student, parent-led South End Village Academy opens Sept. 8 at the same location, drawing families from Roxbury, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain. Incoming board chair Ming Min Hui, who is stepping down as executive director of Boston Ballet, said parents spent the summer setting up the new entity.
GBH News
"Symbiosis" art exhibition on display at Jamaica Plain Library
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is showing "Symbiosis," a rotating exhibit by Brazilian-born artist Juliana Borgiani Geiger exploring ecological and human connections, on view through September 9.
Boston Public Library
Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins acquitted of extortion charges
A federal jury found Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins not guilty of extortion charges on September 2, 2026, following a trial in Boston.
Universal Hub
State proposes settlement with Mass. debt collector
Under a proposed settlement filed September 2, 2026, debt collector Andrew Metcalf agreed to surrender his Massachusetts license and forgive debts allegedly owed by thousands of residents.
GBH News
Back-to-school slime party at JP Branch Library
The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library hosts a Back to School Slime Party today, September 3, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., celebrating the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Boston Public Library
Handsome Ladies bluegrass jam returns to The Haven
The Boston Bluegrass Union hosts the free Handsome Ladies bluegrass jam for all levels tonight, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Haven, 284 Amory St. in Jamaica Plain.
Boston Bluegrass Union
Operation Kickstand towed mopeds, yielded fentanyl arrest
On September 1, 2026, Boston Police said District A-1 officers running Operation Kickstand downtown towed eight mopeds, issued seven summonses and 16 citations, and arrested Juan Mota, 26, of Jamaica Plain, after recovering about 218 fentanyl pills.
Boston Police Department
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