Located just 3.5 miles from Boston University by bike Jamaica Plain (JP to locals) is one of Boston’s most diverse neighborhoods What you will find is a community committed to the environment and sustainable agriculture—and a place that’s hip and way left-of-center when it comes to politics Once described as the “Eden of America” by a 19th-century traveler, JP evolved after the Civil War from a series of large farms to one of the country’s first streetcar suburbs, according to local lore. The neighborhood includes a key part of the city’s famed Emerald Necklace Conservancy a seven-mile series of contiguous parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in the late 19th century held each May to celebrate and showcase its world-class collection of more than 400 lilac trees One of the country’s premier examples of the garden cemetery style Forest Hills was created in 1848 to replace old colonial graveyards in what was then the city of Roxbury was designed as a place to mourn the dead and to contemplate nature among them the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison Nobel Prize–winning playwright Eugene O’Neill The cemetery also includes wonderful examples of Victorian architecture and spectacular sculptures including a towering bronze angel created by sculptor Daniel Chester French famous for the Lincoln Memorial’s Abraham Lincoln sculpture in Washington The parklike setting is ideal for strolling and contemplation The Forest Hills Crematory was the first built in New England The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 Guided tours are available from April through October a private nonprofit committed to conservation This popular family destination is open year-round and attracts more than 600,000 visitors a year is a classic Irish bar famous for its large selection of draft and bottled beers And as the pub’s devoted clientele will tell you the Behan is also famous for conversation and live Irish music each Saturday starting at 5:30 pm The pub also allows dogs on its back patio year-round.  This American-Caribbean restaurant serves traditional bar food with a twist The lunch and dinner menu includes mofongo (hand-mashed fried plantains with garlic butter and fried pork shoulder) The restaurant prides itself on uniquely mixed spirits along with a Caribbean-inspired cocktail menu Guests love the ambient lights and invigorating Latin music The house showcases American furniture and decorative arts from the 18th through early 20th centuries as well as archival material chronicling the history of Jamaica Plain Special exhibitions and concerts are also held at the house Founded in 1877 with the mission of providing “pleasant and useful entertainment by the aid of drama,” this is the oldest community theater in the country 38 residents of Jamaica Plain donated land to support a school funded by an endowment from local farmer John Eliot The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts educated Africans and colonial children before turning its focus to the arts in the late 19th century Alarmed at how manual arts like woodworking and bookbinding were disappearing in Boston the Eliot School began offering courses in such crafts for schoolteachers and adults and then for children in after-school programs which continues to operate out of its original 17th-century building offers courses for children and adults in woodworking Instructors offer a modern twist on many of these art forms: there are courses in drawing for comics and cartoons and seasonal Easter egg decorating workshops The majority of Jamaica Plain’s shopping and dining venues can be found along and around Centre Street the principal artery cutting through JP center South Huntington Avenue.) Below are highlights This popular eatery has legions of dedicated customers who stop by for ramen featuring pork broth and chashu pork (marinated braised pork belly) Vegans and vegetarians will enjoy the yasai ramen with steamed tofu and veggie broth Try a rice bowl like the chicken katsu curry Soup Shack is open daily for lunch and dinner and has additional locations in Brookline and Cambridge Outdoor sidewalk dining is available during warm-weather months.  Jadu—which means “magic” in Hindi—is a coffee shop by day and a soon-to-be wine bar by night The eatery not only offers delicious drinks (the chai teas are outstanding) but also has a particular focus on serving flavorful and culturally rich food was heavily inspired by her own life experiences and wanted to foster an environment with the vibes of a typical coffee shop—but on a more ambitious level You’ll find more than your run-of-the-mill breakfast foods: Jadu’s popular menu items include their Breakfast Sammy (a jammy egg and lemon vinaigrette on focaccia); Turkish style eggs (two jammy eggs with garlic labneh with a side of pita bread); and chicken and rice (black rice chicken thighs marinated in peanut ginger sauce The shop’s yummy pastries are supplied by Monumental Market The wine bar is expected to open in summer 2025 Note: the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays husband and wife Jessen Fitzpatrick and Andria Rapagnola believe that there’s a perfect hat for everyone—and their JP shop has more than 12,000 to choose from the boutique offers a wide selection of handbags owned and operated by longtime Jamaica Plain residents Dan and Kristen Valachovic has become a neighborhood favorite since opening in 2008 The ever-changing seasonal menu currently features entrees like steak frites a spice-rubbed seared tuna (served with cucumber salad and vegan gorditas (topped with refried lentils Vee Vee also has a small but impressive selection of beer and wine and offers takeout most evenings Be sure to save room for dessert: the butterscotch pudding and the crème fraîche ice cream are worth every calorie While some tables are designated for walk-ins Vee Vee also has a lovely outdoor patio that is open during warm-weather months including Buy the Pound: $5 Fill A Bag and color analysis sessions.  This Mexican restaurant has been open since May 2016 and attracts diners from all over the area The restaurant offers a wide selection of snacks including elote (grilled corn with a cilantro aioli with fillings like pork and adobo tofu and served with guacamole Casa Verde also has an innovative cocktail menu and an extensive list of draft and bottled beers The restaurant does not accept reservations A back patio is open for al fresco dining during warm-weather months.  This Vietnamese-Thai restaurant serves classic noodle dishes like pad thai Noodle Barn is also known for its fried rice Sweet Rice bills itself as a Thai kitchen with a sushi bar They also offer sushi boats swimming with sashimi and assorted sushi rolls and an abundance of gluten-free and vegan options including tofu avocado curry and sautéed eggplant This women’s and children’s clothing boutique (they also feature a select number of men’s attire) focuses on local and American brands with an emphasis on female designers You’ll also find many sustainable and domestically produced accessories and jewelry The shop’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one Free shipping is available on orders over $100 independently owned gem of a gift shop offers something for everyone It features a small but curated choice of clothing It’s the perfect place to find a quirky birthday present With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors healthy interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine low on fat.” Black beans are simmered without lard or additives and the kitchen uses low-fat sour cream and lean steak in its dishes and a vegetable taco salad with a zingy cilantro-lime vinaigrette The guacamole and salsa fresca are made daily Purple Cactus is especially popular for takeout (the dining area is decidedly no-frills) and is open every day except Sundays with a special Saturday brunch menu available from 10 am to 2 pm This grocery-café-deli is reminiscent of an old-fashioned general store buy local”—emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and locally grown or prepared foods City Feed offers fair-trade coffee and a mouthwatering selection of sandwiches and baked goods for takeout You’ll find a wide selection of artisanal cheeses A smaller City Feed is located at 66A Boylston St. a short walk from the MBTA Orange Line’s Stony Brook station This kitchen store is chock full of just about everything you’d need‚ from bakeware to teapots and coffee pots The store has twice won Boston Magazine’s Best of Award for kitchen store formerly the site of the popular eatery Little Dipper draws inspiration from the cozy trattorias and aperitivo bars in the smaller neighborhoods surrounding Rome The menu features pasta dishes like bucatini served with anchovy chili butter and mortadella and pecorino served with house pickles; and pizza slices and whole pies in a variety of flavors as well as bianca pizzas in flavors like ricotta and hot honey and eggplant caponata The beverage menu includes a curated list of cocktails Have a hankering for some fresh New England seafood including a raw bar and a variety of fish sandwiches like a salmon BLT and Bluefin’s famous New Englander—a lobster roll with a side of clam chowder The fish market features some of the best local seafood around—tuna and “eat and heat” clam chowder and lobster bisque The trout and smoked bluefish pates are outstanding Licks ice cream shop (there are now 17 in and around Boston) It may well be the most popular place in JP Referring to itself as “an ice cream maker The restaurant’s large fireplace is put to good use during winter months and its outdoor tables make it an inviting place in warm weather unpretentious taqueria offers authentic Mexican street fare from tostadas and enchiladas to quesadillas Of special note are the restaurant’s corn tortilla tacos but is most popular for its takeout service With a strong emphasis on the importance of health and wellness Shea Butter Smoothies features protein-rich smoothies—including the Big Papi (strawberries almond milk)—as well as an array of yummy fruit-based smoothies Try the So Fresh and So Clean (green apple You’ll also find an array of fresh press juices This small eatery offers a wide range of menu items as well as dinner entrées like ribeye steak and eggplant parmesan Joint is especially popular for their burgers and pizzas Save room for the brownie sundae with ice cream The Joint has only a small number of tables so be prepared to wait—or order takeout or delivery Note: the restaurant is closed on Mondays.  is the city’s “first full-service restaurant and music store,” according to its website Formerly the book and music store Rhythm & Muse Tres Gatos still sells books and music in the back It also has a wide selection of classic and contemporary Spanish wines and hard-to-find brews Based on the belief that “sharing good food and books is essential to a happy life,” Tres Gatos has become enormously popular with locals You’ll have your choice of seating at the bar Be sure to check out Tres Gatos’ weekend brunch service a cannabis dispensary that offers a range of vapes Located just around the corner from Ten Tables independent coffee bar featuring ingredients that are ethically sourced and farmed Coffee beans are from small growers and cooperatives around the globe and roasted by Barrington Coffee Roasting Company in the Berkshires You’ll find a wonderful selection of teas and coffees The latest addition to Hyde Square’s bustling restaurant scene from classics like margherita to unique creations like the JP Veggie Monumental Market is a woman-owned enterprise that supports local artists and businesses Visitors rave about the friendly atmosphere The BYTE Shop does a little bit of everything with electronics: it’s a repair shop Services include computer hardware and software repair The knowledgeable staff will answer any of your technology questions and you can drop off old electronics for recycling The quirky studio is decked out in vintage computers and multicolored bar stools The shop is also a computer history museum that traces the evolution of the home computer from 1965 to 1995 through one of the largest collections of historic home computers in New England an independent book publisher dedicated to publishing cutting-edge books as well as complimentary air and lubricating oil for customers Video Underground (The VU) offers Boston cinephiles more than 17,500 independent films including many you won’t find online—and the knowledgeable staff adds films to the store’s collection on a daily basis The VU also offers local artists a chance to sell their work You can buy or rent DVD and Blu-ray films here any available title they don’t have in stock such as Comics & Superheroes and Cops & Criminals Films are searchable on the store’s website But The VU is more than just a video store They have a 24-seat microcinema where they host regular film screenings and a full-service coffee shop The store is also a micro-batch coffee roaster and sells a wide range of coffee and non-coffee drinks Brassica Kitchen + Café transforms at night into a hip sophisticated restaurant that prides itself on its “fermentation-forward” food and drink The innovative menu includes chef tastings and à la carte plates and is constantly changing to reflect the seasons You’ll find everything from koji risotto to duck breast to fried chicken with maple ume and giardiniera to fried rice with fermented vegetables Located within walking distance of the Forest Hills T stop Brassica is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and also features a popular weekend brunch.  This laid-back café serves breakfast all day which features a smashed burger topped with American cheese Their clam belly rolls with fresh whole clams as is the Forest Hills triple-decker sandwich with bacon Evergreen Eatery and Café is open for breakfast and breakfast and lunch on Sunday (closed Monday).  and veteran–owned bakery and coffee shop carries organic fair-trade roasted coffee from New Harvest Coffee Roasters in New Haven as well as espresso and a wide selection of loose-leaf teas and fresh sandwiches and pastries The menu also features a selection of yummy vegan and gluten-free options The free Wi-Fi attracts many young professionals hunched over their laptops.  Getting there: The easiest way to get to JP is to take the #39 bus from Copley Square to JP Center The bus takes you down Huntington Avenue to South Huntington Avenue Or take the MBTA’s Orange Line to either the Jackson Square stop (for venues in Hyde Square) or the Green Street stop The neighborhood is also within an easy bicycle ride from BU; the Emerald Necklace bike path is one of Boston’s best Click on the points in the map above for more information on the places listed in our guide to the Jamaica Plain area Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain Pioneering Research from Boston University An official website of the United States government The Jamaica Plain campus of the VA Boston HCS provides primary care and specialty services The Ambulatory Care Center serves as a hub for outpatient care Services also include substance abuse programs neuropsychology and the only VA radiation oncology program in the region This campus is also home to the Behavioral Science and Women’s Health Sciences Divisions of the National Center for PTSD Select a service on this page to check the hours Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building We offer COVID-19 testing on demand for Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care. Spouses and caregivers are not currently eligible for COVID-19 testing from VA There is no medical evaluation or treatment provided by the testing clinics If you have mild symptoms and are concerned about COVID-19 infection we can provide a test with instructions for follow-up as needed Visit our vaccine and testing information page to learn more and for schedule info We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments Learn more about VA Boston HCS shuttles and other local transportation services Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits A VBA Boston Regional Benefits Office representative is available at the Jamaica Plain VA campus for walk-in assistance on Thursdays DAV representation is available at the Jamaica Plain VA campus on Tuesday and is located on the first floor just past the pharmacy in room D1-126 The Lodge at Huntington House offers a temporary residence to Veterans who live outside a 50-mile radius of the Jamaica Plain campus.  Learn more about Huntington House Learn more about the VA Boston Chaplain Service you’ll need to contact your primary care or mental health provider first We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services Our residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse mental health and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs VA Boston Healthcare System substance use disorder programs include: Learn more about our VA treatment programs Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services and screening for employee hearing conservation We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services there is a Hearing Aid Repair walk-in clinic at the Jamaica Plain Campus for hearing aid problems/repairs on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m You can also call  to request a postage page mailing label be sent to you for repair-by-mail or use one of our repair drop boxes: Just  place device(s) in a labeled and sealed envelope or bag (not a box- it won't fit inside the drop slot) and include a note with the Veteran’s name return shipping address and a description of problem Learn more about VA hearing aids We help those with low vision or blindness regain independence and quality of life Ask your VA eye care provider for a consult with Optometry "Advanced Low Vision," or contact us and we will help Our low vision outpatient clinic can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services We provide COVID-19 vaccinations to Veterans enrolled in VA health care Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA Boston and see clinic schedules and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA Boston HCS as well as many other regional VA facilities nearly 300 patients per month receive treatment -- most in an outpatient setting If you are interested in participating or have any questions please call us If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators Learn more and connect with a support coordinator Additionally, the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) can provides a financial stipend, health insurance and beneficiary travel to caregivers of eligible Veterans. For more information, visit the VA PCAFC page Chiropractic care is provided on an outpatient basis Contact your primary care team for a referral treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods Chiropractors utilize standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan. Chiropractors work closely with your healthcare team to diagnose and manage muscle and joint conditions Treatment includes a variety of different options you’ll need to contact your primary care or specialty provider If you’re eligible for VA dental care we offer a full range of quality dental services Click here to learn more about eligibility for VA dental care Not eligible for VA dental care? The VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) offers discounted private dental insurance for Veterans and family members who meet certain requirements. Click here to find out if you're eligible and learn how to enroll in a VADIP plan that meets your needs and budget We diagnose and treat medical conditions relating to the skin We diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and other endocrine system problems that can create or complicate serious medical conditions we care for approximately 500 to 600 patients in our outpatient clinic each month and perform in more than 2,500 endoscopic procedures annually We can also test and treat other organs of the digestive system We assess your situation and condition to decide which outpatient geriatric services are right for you or a senior Veteran in your care Our team of specialists provides geriatric services that include: Learn more about Geriatrics & Extended Care at VA Boston ask your primary care provider for a referral Please bring all medication bottles and pillboxes a photo ID (such as your Veteran’s ID card or a driver’s license) and your health insurance information with you to your first Geriatrics appointment We encourage you to bring a family member or caregiver If you are transferring from a health care provider outside the VA it is helpful if you bring your medical records with you Learn more about VA long-term care Contact us through the Call Center using at to schedule or ask your primary care team for a referral We preform the following types of treatment: If you aren't currently being seen by Gynecology you can be referred by your primary care provider for an initial consultation If you are already being followed by Gynecology Learn more about our Gynecology surgeons at VA Boston health care The primary goal of the  our Cancer Center is to encourage and promote collaborative interactions and translational research that will lead to new approaches to cancer prevention Hematology and Oncology diagnose and treat cancers and blood-related disorders At the VA Boston Healthcare System these specialty sections work closely together and share a treatment area We offer an extensive program of patient care education and research with a staff of physicians fellows and nurse clinicians. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA healthcare systems across the region we treat about 290 patients per month -- most  in an outpatient setting Our hematology and oncology services include: We offer outpatient clinics at the Brockton and Jamaica Plain campuses and inpatient care at the West Roxbury campus ask your Primary Care team for a referral. A Hematology or Oncology specialist will then manage the your care Each VA Boston HCS campus has an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) who can connect you with services and help you navigate specialized resources The VA Boston Healthcare System is committed to the health bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) Veterans and their families welcoming and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: Learn more and connect with a care coordinator Contact your primary care or specialty provider for a referral Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services Our laboratory and pathology services include: When you visit one of our labs to have your blood drawn you will be asked to present your VA identification card or other identification that has your full Social Security Number (SSN) on it our phlebotomists are required to ask you to recite your full name and SSN as an extra measure of patient safety Please follow any dietary restrictions that your doctor may have requested -- such as fasting -- for your bloodwork Our medical center and clinics provide consultation and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being You may even be able to get certain mental health care if you aren't otherwise eligible for VA health care Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for: specialized programs are available for returning Veterans and for women veterans. Inpatient care is also available for Veterans in need of intensive treatment.  Our residential/transitional programs can provide temporary housing to Veterans while offering treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns Learn more and connect with a care coordinator Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 Veterans can also the Emergency Department at the West Roxbury Campus 24/7 Contact us for questions related to care for Military Sexual Trauma The VA Boston Healthcare System offers timely access to care for military sexual trauma.  Military sexual trauma refers to sexual assault or remarks that you experienced in the military Our goal is to help you improve your quality of life with strategies to manage emotions and memories related to your military sexual trauma For questions related to care for Military Sexual Trauma you can contact the VA Boston MST Coordinators or in person at the Jamaica Plain campus of the Boston VA Learn more about military sexual trauma care at VA Boston Our team of kidney doctors (nephrologists) actively manage all aspects of adult kidney disease renal hypertension (high blood pressure caused by kidney disease) This specialty is also frequently known as renal services this service has been active in clinical research projects for more than 25 years Its investigators currently participate in research areas of Chronic Renal Disease and High Blood Pressure ask your Primary Care team for a consult or call the Nutrition scheduler at Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as: ask your Primary Care team for a consult or call the Nutrition Scheduler at Learn more about VA Boston's Nutrition and Food Service Walk-in services are also available during regular business hours for emergencies as well as eyeglass adjustments and repairs Comprehensive eye care with a focus on vision correction and screening for ocular disease If you aren't currently being seen by Optometry If you are already being followed by Optometry Learn more about our Optometrists at VA Boston health care If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event We offer assessment and treatment support such as private counseling Contact us for an appointment or to just learn more about PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event It’s normal to have upsetting memories feel on edge or have trouble sleeping after this type of event We can help you with effective treatments and support services Learn more about PTSD If you aren't being seen by Palliative Care social worker or other clinician can refer you If you're already being seen by Palliative Care Our palliative and hospice care services support you and your family as you cope with a life-threatening or terminal illness and improve the quality of life for patients being treated for serious illnesses Hospice care focuses on helping patients with terminal illnesses to manage the final stages of their lives Our inpatient and outpatient palliative and hospice care services include: specialist provider or social worker for a referral.  Learn more about inpatient palliative care consultation at the West Roxbury campus Learn more about our Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Learn more about our hospice and palliative care inpatient unit.  Frequently asked questions about hospice and palliative care -- National Institute on Aging If you or a Veteran you care for has not been able to resolve important issues related to VA through other means of communication Our Patient Experience Coordinators work to ensure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities We work with all departments on your behalf to address your questions or concerns or a Veteran you care for has not been able to resolve important care issues through other means please contact one of our highly-skilled patient experience coordinators Learn more and connect with a patient advocate Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients you may receive a confidential questionnaire in the mail or by email asking you about your most recent outpatient or inpatient treatment at our medical center Please use the survey to let us know of any concerns complaints or questions you have about your care We also appreciate compliments about what we are doing right Request refills and renewals: call the refill line at (press 2); mail in refill slips; or request through My HealtheVet New prescriptions: ask your primary care or specialty provider The VA Boston Healthcare System pharmacy provides Veterans with convenient making it easy to get your medications and medical supplies Pharmacy is emphasizing a mail-order system but you can pick up prescriptions in person at the medical center campuses: Veterans may request refills and renewals by: Please allow 10-14 days for prescription delivery by mail Veterans may request expedited shipments and may request changing routine medications from 30 day fills to 90 day fills by contacting the prescription refill line at 1- and press 2 Please visit MyHealtheVet for information about any prescription you may be taking Learn more about the Pharmacy at VA Boston Healthcare System Ask your primary care provider for a referral Walk-ins accepted for Durable Medicine Equipment only Care we provide at VA Boston Healthcare System: Our physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors and therapists focus on whole-body health to help improve physical function and personalize care for rehabilitation based on patient goals *Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities **Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Learn more.. occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease If you’re living with or recovering from an injury illness or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence occupational and movement therapists and assistants combine therapeutic exercise education and training to help you improve your health and quality of life Kinesiotherapy involves an evaluation and a program of exercise therapy and training to help improve a patient's strength Occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation program that assists people to live life to its fullest by building skills for a better life Physical therapy helps people improve their movement and physical function and recover from and prevent injury and chronic disease Massage therapy provides clinical services that address a vast array of problems impacting the health and function of patients by promoting circulation of blood and lymph, reliving muscle tension, alleviating pain and anxiety, promoting sleep, reducing stress and enhancing the general sense of wellness. Learn more about massage therapy at VA Boston Some services may be available virtually through VA Video Connect Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you Your primary care team also coordinates many other care and services you may receive primary care is provided only through scheduled appointments Emergency Services are provided only by the Emergency Department on the West Roxbury campus for urgent conditions that are appropriate to be treated on an outpatient basis in a primary care clinical setting same-day or next-day appointments in primary care are available The Patient Call Center is a very important part of primary care providing ready access to the primary care team Patients may use this system to communicate with the team receive clinical advice or answers to questions and to make or change a clinic appointment All patients enrolled in primary care have access to this service dial 1- -- available 24 hours per day state-of-the-art adaptive home equipment and other equipment to help you preserve and increase your mobility and independence Ask your primary care or specialty provider for a referral VA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive provider of sensory aides and prosthetic devices Veterans enrolled in the VA Boston Healthcare System and referred by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician can receive the full range of services and equipment Here are some useful links for more information: Automotive adaptive equipment  Clothing Allowance Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help We offer treatment and support such as therapy alternative treatments  and medications when needed Good mental health is a vital part of your overall wellness and treatment to help you with a range of mental and behavioral health problems Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1 for Veteran You can also visit the Emergency Room at our West Roxbury campus 24/7 Veterans can be evaluated urgently at:Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Clinic: Brockton Urgent Care Clinic: West Roxbury Emergency Department: or Routine outpatient mental health services are also available directly or through a referral from your primary care provider Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing acute respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep we offer inpatient and outpatient consultative services pulmonary procedures -- including advanced bronchoscopy -- pulmonary function tests sleep and allergy evaluations and treatment We work closely with our Allergy/Immunology team in the same location Our sleep specialists diagnose and treat sleep apnea and sleep disorders The radiation oncology service works with your health care team to target cancer safely and precisely using radiation therapy Radiation oncologists specialize in using high-energy radiation to kill or damage cancer cells and either destroy tumors or control their growth The Jamaica Plain campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System hosts the only Radiation Oncology Service in VA New England and is accredited through the American College of Radiology Our doctors sometimes use radiation therapy in combination with surgery The radiation therapy you receive will depend on cancer type We offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions VA Boston is equipped with the most advanced imaging technology available and offers advanced interventional radiology services with many highly specialized procedures The radiology team consists of both technologists and radiologists Each technologist is trained specifically for the test performed The radiologists are medical doctors who interpret the resulting images. After they review your images and medical history the radiologists send a report of the findings to your doctor who ordered the test Usually you will not meet with a radiologist during your appointment He or she will speak with your doctor about any significant findings or to learn more about you As we are an affiliate of Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School teaching is an important part of our mission Our radiologists are regularly involved in teaching and supervising medical residents *Not all services are available at all campuses.  Watch this video for more information Appointments with the department of Rheumatology require a referral by your primary care physician Here are some useful patient education resources both from VA and from other credible sources VA does not endorse or maintain non-VA materials or websites PTSD tied to autoimmune disorders About arthritis American College of Rheumatology Arthritis Organization The sleep medicine service diagnoses and treats your sleep problems if you are spending enough time in bed and still wake up tired or feel very sleepy during the day ask your VA Primary Care team or call the Sleep Clinic at during regular business hours.   For information on insomnia and how you can manage it, visit Path to Better Sleep - Veteran Training (va.gov) Ask your primary care or specialty provider to speak to a social worker Services we provide at VA Boston health care We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness and find VA and community-based resources to meet your needs Call the Veterans Crisis Line at and press 1 for help anytime Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with counseling and services We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis Mental health services at VA Boston offer same-day access to mental health care for Veterans who need it Our emergency department on the West Roxbury campus is also open 24/7 for Veterans with urgent mental health care needs outside of regular business hours Additionally, VA offers mobile apps that support many aspects of mental health and wellness. Visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health to learn more.  Veterans and their loved ones can always call VA’s Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net Learn more and connect with a care coordinator we make sure that your procedure and follow-up care are safe and high-quality otherwise known as General Surgery  is a surgical specialty that focuses on alimentary canal [GI Tract] and abdominal contents including the esophagus  We also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast and hernias and perform endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy Learn more about of General surgery surgeons at VA Boston health care If you aren't currently being seen by General surgery you can be referred by your Primary Care Provider for an initial consultation If you are already being followed by General Surgery Contact your primary care provider for a telehealth referral Telehealth is just one of the virtual care technologies we offer. Click here  to learn more about Connected Care resources which offer greater convenience and empower you to take charge of your health care from the comfort of your home.  We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers and store-and-forward telehealth that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities We offer telehealth visits with providers in specialties such as: walk-in care for minor injuries and non-emergency illnesses that are not life-threatening but need early attention Urgent care services for eligible Veterans are available on a walk-in basis We offer urgent care for injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening but which shouldn’t wait for an appointment Urgent care services for eligible Veterans are available at our Brockton and Jamaica Plain campuses: Urgent care is also available from a VA Community Care Network (CCN) urgent care provider. 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The toll-free line is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please see the Women Veterans Call Center website or call 855-VA-WOMEN -- . Call, chat or text are all available. Juan Luis Calderon arrived in Boston from Puerto Rico back in 1979. “That’s the same year that Larry Joe Bird arrived in Boston,” he said. “And I immediately fell in love with it and began my life.” “Like many men who go through divorce, I was left alone, without a family and with no support system or place to live,” Calderon said to an audience that included Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials. “I was staying temporarily with friends and even homeless for periods, living in my car more than once.” The project, which broke ground in January 2022, provides 202 affordable homes — 140 units for individuals formerly experiencing homelessness — and 62 units for households who earn between 60-80% of area median income. The building is named “The Lyndia” as a tribute to Pine Street Inn President and Chief Executive Officer Lyndia Downie, who has spent her 40-year career at Pine Street serving Boston’s unhoused community. “I am so humbled by this and grateful, but also a little bit mortified because everybody in this room knows there could be so many names on this building, so many names, because this is a community effort,” Downie said in her remarks. The city of Boston provided $17.3 million to the project after Pine Street Inn purchased the one-story warehouse site on Washington Street in 1997. In 2015, Pine Street partnered with Bart Mitchell, CEO of The Community Builders, and conceived the vision for a large-scale supportive housing development. The project was delayed over the years amid an ongoing lawsuit challenging its zoning. Wu said these projects and partnerships are paramount to helping people find homes. “We are going to make sure that Boston continues to push forward to be a home for everyone,” she said. “All of us are going to continue relentlessly to find new ways to solve the housing crisis.” Pine Street Inn staff will provide support services, including onsite mental health counseling, to individuals who have moved out of homelessness and into the building. The five-story building, designed by RODE Architects, includes more than 13,000 square feet of community space, laundry facilities on each floor, social gathering spaces, outdoor space, high speed internet and a library. Montanino says he is now involved at a local church, volunteering at a food justice program and just landed a city job as a crossing guard supervisor. He’s already setting a long-term goal to return to college and earn a degree. “Being homeless is like climbing Mount Everest. You know that you have to keep moving forward, but each step becomes more difficult,” he said. “For those who are experiencing homelessness, stay positive. Ask for help. Keep climbing.” Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news, local insights, ways to connect, and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond. We officially bid farewell yesterday to Plum Island’s beloved Pink House and Harvard’s storied Pit But we’re saying hello today to another new community cornerstone: On the docket: Massachusetts’ top court ruled yesterday that the state can impose its gun laws on visiting out-of-staters The decision by the Supreme Judicial Court found that enforcement of local laws doesn’t violate the Constitution’s right to travel or equal protection Meanwhile in court: Federal money meant to help address teacher shortages in Boston, Holyoke and Springfield will keep flowing — for now. A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and seven other attorneys general sued They estimate the programs provide upwards of $600 million in grants for teacher preparation in subjects like math About this weekend: This Sunday’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston will start at 11:30 a.m. — 90 minutes earlier than usual. Organizers say it’s “an attempt to get a better handle on the tomfoolery,” aka the drunken rowdiness that occurred last year P.S.— Maureen Dowd is in the building tonight. Here & Now‘s Robin Young will chat live with the New York Times columnist about the new book she released yesterday, “Notorious.” Come for the conversation about Dowd’s most popular politics and celebrity profiles; stay for the book signing. Get tickets here. Nik DeCosta-Klipa Senior Editor NewslettersNik DeCosta-Klipa is a senior editor for newsletters at WBUR The youth organizers of Hyde Square Task Force are claiming success Nearly two years after releasing a grassroots study on pricing differences at Boston-area Stop & Shop locations in which the students found a grocery cart of items at their nearby Jackson Square store cost $34 more than a list of similar products in the more affluent Dedham the prices at both stores are now roughly equal During an April shopping trip to both stores with the same shopping list they first used in 2023 the students found prices for most of the items purchased in Jackson Square and Dedham are now nearly identical the two-pound packs of Bubba’s frozen turkey and beef burgers in Dedham were both listed at slightly higher prices Stop & Shop hasn’t said that the price drops are a result of the students’ study and has instead attributed them to a long-term plan to lower prices and reinvent the stores But the students say any adjustment for customers who live in lower-income neighborhoods such as the one in Jamaica Plain is still a victory “Just the change that they’ve made already is going to bring thousands of dollars back into families’ pockets in the area,” said Emmanuel Vargas a Hyde Square Task Force youth organizer and Dearborn STEM Academy junior “I feel for those in other low-income neighborhoods who aren’t getting the same treatment,” said Danny Vargas a Living Safely in Jackson Square youth organizer for Hyde Square Task Force (There’s no relation to Emmanuel Vargas.) The Bunker Hill Community College student said the changes are especially crucial during the current economic downturn when “just maybe a couple of cents more would either make it or break it.” US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey and US Representatives Jim McGovern and Ayanna Pressley suggested Stop & Shop “continues to profit at the expense of lower-income communities in Massachusetts by charging them higher prices for groceries.” “It’s no coincidence that working-class communities are getting stuck with sky-high prices,” Warren said in a separate statement “We’re keeping up the pressure to make sure Stop & Shop isn’t over-charging families for the food they work hard to put on the table.” Since the study two years ago, Stop & Shop stood by its pricing. But it has called the youth’s study “misleading,“ and criticized the methodology for not including sale items into its analysis and for using only a fraction of its thousands of grocery items for comparison The grocery chain has also maintained that it does not factor a neighborhood’s socioeconomic status into its pricing algorithms and said it instead weighs a mixture of factors including commercial rent prices Stop & Shop did not provide specific comments on the note or the teens’ research Thursday evening “given that we just received the letter from Senator Warren’s office and the latest research from the Hyde Square Task Force — and have not had time to fully review.” However, the chain doubled down on its promise to bring down grocery prices in Massachusetts locations, and said it “will continue to invest in our stores and in our communities,” pointing to its School Food Pantry Program as an example “Stop & Shop remains committed to lowering prices across all of our stores in Massachusetts - and that work will continue throughout 2025,” the company said in a statement the Congressional delegation posed a list of questions to Stop & Shop with a May 14 deadline asking for information on why stores in low-income communities appear to be charging higher prices; how the company is executing its multi-year strategy to lower grocery prices; and a separate question on what factors the corporation considered in determining to close eight Massachusetts stores last year was in large part the several studies the teens had conducted and thanks to the intrepid work of young organizers at the Hyde Square Task Force The lawmakers requested information on Stop & Shop’s pricing algorithms and use of consumer data In a December response obtained by the Globe Stop & Shop President Roger Wheeler said the store has been able to lower prices on thousands of items in stores across New England as part of a structural review of all of its stores large-scale effort that we are implementing market-by-market.” The grocer has also closed underperforming stores and moved its digital coupon system on-site Wheeler declined to answer questions on the store’s pricing and consumer data practices writing that such info “is highly confidential and competitively sensitive could result in competitive harm to our business.” the Hyde Square Task Force organizers say they recognize that higher prices cause harm to lower-income communities largely because they’ve felt the difference the changes in their local store has had on their wallets lives behind the Jackson Square store and feels the impact directly “I don’t have to travel so far just to get that little discount,” he said He wants other Boston families in neighborhoods with similar socioeconomic makeup to feel the difference Tiana Woodard can be reached at tiana.woodard@globe.com. Follow her @tianarochon. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information This globally inspired Centre Street spot is Boston's latest entry in the local cafe-to-wine bar movement Jadu’s Turkish-style eggs and labneh parfait Jadu’s pistachio butter toast with hemp crumble and rose petals with a rush of venues all opening around late 2024 There’s also the question of economics, both on the consumer side and the business side. Locals are looking for nights out that aren’t as formal, or expensive, as reserving a fancy restaurant table weeks in advance and dropping hundreds of dollars there Places like Jadu and its peers are conducive to just showing up Local sports bars and dive bars fill a similar niche and are “magical community hubs in their own right,” says Mukhopadhaya but sometimes people want something “more curated Jadu’s “mezze situation.” / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal day-to-night concepts allow owners to make the most of fixed costs like rent and utilities “By transforming a single space into a dual-purpose venue we’re able to optimize our fixed costs,” says Mukhopadhaya In other words: You’re paying rent on the space whether you’re using it during the day or the evening If Mukhopadhaya sounds like someone with a head for business it’s because that’s what brought her to Boston: She arrived here in 2013 She finished high school in Lebanon and returned to New York and then India before landing here Jadu’s menu is “somewhat autobiographical,” says Mukhopadhaya “These are things that are informed by foods I grew up eating and memories I have of eating with people I love.” Jadu drinks and a scone from Monumental Market down the street That means plenty of nods to India: Parle-G biscuits “The South Asian community in Boston gets very nostalgic when they see we have Parle-G and Indian instant noodles on the menu,” says Mukhopadhaya Pair the former with a chai; try the latter at lunch either on their own as a snack or in “deluxe” form with chili-roasted tofu Other menu items with international inspiration include a lunch selection called “the mezze situation,” an homage to Mukhopadhaya’s memories of “grabbing lunch with my girlfriends on a weekend outdoors somewhere at a restaurant in Beirut.” The dish complements a fluffy pita and housemade hummus with beet-walnut dip There’s also Turkish-style eggs with garlic labneh and a peanutty chicken and rice dish “loosely inspired by chicken satay.” Avocado toast is sprinkled with an Indian spice mix; miso and chili crisp liven up a savory oat bowl Jadu brings in baked goods (all nut-free) from Monumental Market nearby “I want to balance what I call the foreign and the familiar,” says Mukhopadhaya I want you to be able to find something on the menu that doesn’t scare you away and then hopefully once you have that foundation of trust you’ll venture into something a little bit more out of left field.” The best-selling “breakfast sammy” is a good coming-to-Jadu-for-the-first-time pick Jadu also serves a rotating selection of pastries from Monumental Market down the street, which makes 100% nut-free treats. And another local collab? Jadu’s cups are made by Somerville-based Mak Ceramics and cappuccino cups [with Mak] with a hint of our ‘Jadu green,’” says Mukhopadhaya nodding at the relaxing green tones found throughout Jadu’s branding and space When Jadu adds evening wine bar service around the middle of 2025 it’ll have a streamlined food menu of snacks and small plates for “noshing while you drink,” says Mukhopadhaya and maybe some fun cordial-based cocktails prompting license-holders to get a little creative with their mixed drinks.) I think people come in here and there’s this serendipitous connection or spark that happens with people making new friends,” says Mukhopadhaya Jadu’s labneh parfait with pomegranate molasses and hemp crumble 767 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston, jaduboston.com A version of this story appeared in the print edition of the March 2025 issue with the headline Here’s Where to Find the Top Doughnuts in Boston Where to Eat in Greater Boston in April 2025 A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking Memory cafés meet at a variety of places or community organizations. Each memory café is different some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov View and download flyer But what truly distinguishes our community isn’t the building’s impressive height — it’s the quiet revolution unfolding within driven by possibility and the power of connection of its 400 residents The seed for the idea was planted years ago when I heard about a successful lifelong learning program in Sarasota, Florida, staffed solely by the residents of Pelican Cove But a question lingered with me for years: Why not us One day I brought up the idea to my neighbor David Stern, a successful landscape architecture photographer skilled in making creative course visuals he had been impressed with the life stories and experiences of fellow residents He was enthusiastic that with my organizational skills and his creative abilities we could overcome the significant challenges we faced: no budget and few places in the complex that could accommodate classes We knew we were surrounded by a wealth of talent and experience Retired professors with expertise in medicine Artists were ready to guide others on creative journeys A dedicated gardener was willing to demystify the art of orchid cultivation The potential within our walls was undeniable — a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked our resident-led initiative demonstrates that learning needn’t be confined to traditional classrooms we gather in the comfort of our living rooms and communal spaces to explore an array of subjects the program that evolved is about discovering hidden talents It’s a reminder that learning isn’t limited by age — it’s a lifelong adventure Course offerings reflect this diversity of interests and talents Curious about Hamlet and its modern relevance Interested in learning to make savory dishes such as spanakopita From exploring the history of Boston women in medicine to discussing Sigmund Freud’s and Viktor Frankl’s lasting influence the subjects reflect the wide-ranging interests of those who live here While earning my PhD in human behavior and leadership a form of psychotherapy developed by Frankl and how it can dramatically improve one’s life taking students to Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University But the true magic of Towering Minds lies in the connections it fosters It’s not just about the knowledge gained — it’s about the people we share it with the woman with whom you’ve only exchanged polite nods in the hallway becomes a partner in discussing the complex characters you’re reading about in your short stories class whom you used to simply greet as they walked their dog around nearby Jamaica Pond is now your companion in exploring the art of composing creative photographs These shared experiences transcend the simple act of attending a class — they cultivate a sense of belonging the response to Towering Minds has been electrifying with more than 50 residents taking classes It’s a powerful reminder that learning flourishes when individuals come together to embrace the joy of discovery It affirms that community isn’t built solely on bricks and mortar We’re already looking ahead —dreaming of new courses We’re not just residents living side by side Salvatore J. 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Now city officials, the developer set to buy the monastery, and the abutting Arboretum and those who love it are navigating a tricky balancing act: How to preserve the Gothic Revival structure, build much-needed housing, and still protect and preserve the 281-acre museum of trees next door Wellesley-based developer Sixteen Penny Co — which has the three-acre site under a purchase agreement — this winter proposed renovating the existing monastery into 38 affordable senior apartments and putting a new four-story 85-unit condo building between the monastery itself and the brick wall where the Arboretum starts city officials sent the project back to the drawing board asking for changes that would address “community concerns” over shadows and views a Planning Department spokesperson confirmed “Staff have asked the developer to explore design scenarios that would address the community concerns around shadow impact and view sheds,” Planning Department spokesperson Brittany Comak said in an email It’s the latest example of the delicate dance required when balancing the tremendous need for more housing in a dense has spent years grappling with the site’s sensitivities He’s eager to build senior apartments but needs a plan that will attract investors Earlier plans for the project included a five-story condominium between the monastery and the Arboretum but the design team trimmed the new building down a floor and slimmed its overall size said architect David Hacin of Hacin + Associates in a March public meeting “We’ve been working hard to both pull the building back away from the brick wall and to lower the height,” Hacin said “We do know there will be some visibility of the project through the trees in the winter months but I do want to emphasize that it will be considerably below the tree canopy and only seen through the filter of trees that currently exist.” But walk along the rear perimeter of the Arboretum — on a path that may not be official but is certainly well-trod — and there’s a clear view of the rear of the monastery which sits atop a hill that slopes steeply downward toward the Arboretum and its Hunnewell visitor center the design layout as proposed would mean the modern condo building is visible from the Arboretum’s Hunnewell entrance and visitor center The Arboretum also expressed concern that a construction project — especially one that included digging for an underground parking garage — could upset tree roots on their property The Arboretum contends that an 18-foot setback violates existing zoning laws — particularly the city’s Greenbelt Protection Overlay District, which aim “to enhance and protect the natural scenic resources of the city,” per Boston’s zoning code They’ve tapped their own architecture firm — Atelier Ten — to create renderings of the project While development disputes between neighbors can get quite testy the disagreement between the Arboretum and the development team is marked by a sense of respect and civility the Arboretum‘s director and a Harvard University biology professor emphasized the “thoroughly professional and respectful and transparent” conversations and noted that the development team has shared data and other studies so Arboretum leadership could seek out other opinions But to the Arboretum — where nearly 3,000 of the 16,000 trees belong to species that are threatened with extinction — nearly any threat can feel existential “This is something that will loom over our living collection,” Friedman said at a recent public meeting “Everything about this historic landmark has to be thought through exceedingly carefully … Being able to grow trees that are healthy and robust especially in a world with changing climate In an April 9 letter filed to the Boston Planning Department Holland said his team would work closely with the Arboretum in developing alternative plans “We acknowledge the importance of the Arnold Arboretum as a valuable community asset and a significant historical landscape We are committed to carefully considering the potential visual impacts of our development,” Holland wrote “We firmly believe that the 920 Centre Street redevelopment will not adversely affect the health of the Arboretum‘s trees a position supported by scientific and biological evidence.” The letter shared the results of studies that examine the amount of shadow projected to be cast by a certain building during specific times of the year which has used data from the development team to pursue its own shadow studies contends that at some points — particularly in late summer — there could be as much as 4 hours of new shadows cast over plants from the rear of the monastery across to the Arborway state law manages the amount of shadow that can be cast on the Public Garden and Boston Common — though not on the rest of the Emerald Necklace park system the president of the nonprofit Emerald Necklace Conservancy said a wave of development on areas surrounding the Emerald Necklace highlights the need for more specific city policy governing sunshine and shadows over ecologically sensitive areas It’s difficult to highlight the totality of a potential shadow problem when discussing development on a project-by-project basis especially when the state is facing such a housing shortage and parks and open space are losing,” Mauney-Brodek said what’s allowed in one place and not another.” which is expected to wrap up later this year said the benefit of more housing outweighs concerns over shadows “I think this project would provide more people access to the Arboretum which is the absolute crown jewel of the neighborhood,” he said the Arboretum intends to complete its own shadow studies Friedman said — studies that will be shared with Holland and the 920 Centre St Every tree here has a purpose,” Friedman said at the March public meeting “These are museum objects that we have been working for 153 years to share with the public.” Catherine Carlock can be reached at 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Rather, this two-family structure at 19 Kenton Road in Jamaica Plain was a place where hardworking folks who helped keep Boston running called home The house sits within JP's Stonybrook neighborhood a subset of Parkside that contains many houses of similar age “This house represented the history of the middle and working class,” said Jennifer Uhrhane a neighbor who provided much of the above information “So much of Boston was built by people who were not rich or famous and this house represents a great example of that part of the population — the people you don’t hear or know much about.” Uhrhane and Joy Silverstein are spearheading an effort to save 19 Kenton Road from demolition. The house, which is on a double lot, was purchased by a developer who Uhrhane and Silverstein say wants to demolish it and build something larger using both lots Seven homes to visit: Historic Newton's plans annual house tour for May 18 Uhrhane and Silverstein say the proposed replacement building will be out of scale and style for the residential neighborhood and will negatively affect the historic feel of the area to accommodate three more units and bring the total to six units between the two buildings “They would still be getting the same number of units but would keep the house,” Silverstein said “We think they could achieve their six units while preserving a historical house.” The developer, Marc Federico of Dedham-based FED Corp. During the hearing Uhrhane and Silverstein also gave a presentation about the significance of 19 Kenton Road Nicholas Armata, senior preservation planner with the Office of Historic Preservation which prohibits any demolition activity on the site was put on the property in February and will remain in place through the end of May Following a review of Uhrhane and Silverstein's petition the commission voted to accept it for further study Armata said the study report will "soon" be posted on the commission’s website and be available for public comment for 21 days A public hearing before the commission will be scheduled once that comment phase is over 'Incredible place of nature': Exquisite 1776 Needham home is listed for $2.475 million and at the discretion of the Commission Chair the Commission will vote on whether to designate or not designate 19 Kenton Road as a Boston Landmark,” Armata said in his email reject or take no action on the designation.” If approved, or if no action is taken within the 15-day window, the petition is transmitted to the 13-member Boston City Council Pending landmark status does not provide any legal protections — the full designation process must be complete Silverstein and Uhrhane said their attempt to preserve the house is not a case of NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard) but we don’t want them to demolish a historic house when they can build something on the empty lot,” Silverstein said classic Italianate details and carefully crafted unique 19th century architecture 19 Kenton Road has a tangible connection to the city’s past and an acknowledgment of the everyday people who should not be forgotten “We want to preserve the flavor of the neighborhood and we want it to look like the residential neighborhood it is,” said Silverstein House looks 'drunk': Wonky 'Zillow Gone Wild'-featured Cambridge home listed for more than $1M and appreciates Jamaica Plain's older architecture “In the news there’s so much about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and so much about Boston’s appeal," she said "The more Boston cannibalizes its older homes The women hope the Boston Landmark Commission's study and review are completed before the demo delay lapses They say timing is essential to the preservation of historically significant properties “The Commission strongly encourages residents neighborhood organizations and preservation advocates to initiate landmark or landmark district petitions before properties are at risk of demolition,” Armata noted Silverstein and Uhrhane ask that anyone interested in helping preserve 19 Kenton Road send a letter to the City of Boston Landmark Commission at BLC@boston.gov Rene Rodriguez and Jerry Slater decided to overhaul their longtime home's interior with glorious results Ismail Acar painted the portrait of an Ottoman sultan that hangs above the living room’s plush green velvet upholstered settee This article is from the spring 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription Rene Rodriguez planned to buy a new car to commemorate his 50th birthday shifting his focus to the dining room of the Second Empire Victorian he shares with his husband But I’m so glad I didn’t,” Rodriguez recalls “I realized that I’d much rather do the dining room over instead.” Rodriguez and Slater had lived in their Jamaica Plain home since 2006 Built in the 1890s and renovated shortly before they moved in filling the home with furnishings and artwork After Rodriguez gave Slater a striking large-scale photograph of a Napolean portrait that they hung in the dining room—a space that had never felt done—they started to feel that its aesthetic wasn’t on par with the art Creating an aesthetic that lived up to the striking photograph by Robert Polidori inspired the homeowners’ desire to redo the dining room Drapes are made from Holland & Sherry linen in “Alona Mist,” and the grasscloth wallcovering is Phillip Jeffries’s “Nomadic Feather.” / Photo by Sean Litchfield Drawn to the designs of Evolve Residential helmed by Thomas Henry Egan and Josh Linder the couple tapped the firm to reimagine the dining room “We love that they aren’t afraid of saturated color the couple were dream clients: “They have great taste and had done a wonderful job of designing the house within their limits of capability so we had a great foundation to start,” Linder says As discussions about the dining room progressed it became clear that the living room also needed attention We realized the whole first floor needed to be done and then we decided to do the second floor and the third,” Slater says A new rug from Landry & Arcari is paired with Kravet chairs upholstered in Pierre Frey “Tutti Frutti” fabric the French starburst light fixture is from the 1930s Walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Sweet Bluette,” while the ceiling is coated with the brand’s “Polar Sky.” The archway is painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Washington Blue.” / Photo by Sean Litchfield While most of the project focused on interior design a key element was the creation of a curved archway between the living and dining rooms the main floor is a series of formal rooms each one disconnected from the next,” Linder says which connects the two rooms and establishes a circular flow around the first floor Egan took cues from the home’s original plaster moldings which is fitted with interior panels that house AV equipment A chair and ottoman nestled in a sitting area off the primary bedroom are upholstered in Schumacher’s “Chiang Mai Dragon.” The watercolor painting is by artist Joseph Solman Much of Slater and Rodriguez’s furniture was incorporated into the freshly designed scheme which included new upholstered pieces and fresh wallcoverings and paint all of which were intended to complement the home’s gracious authentic character—the marble fireplace surrounds While specific hues vary from room to room a cohesive palette connects all of the main-level spaces The living room has abundant natural light and pale blue walls and the dining room is moodier with darker blue-painted trim and a textural printed grasscloth wallcovering A curved banquette on one side of the dining table adds coziness and versatility to the space “The idea was to make the room comfortable when they are entertaining as well as when it’s just the two of them,” says Egan noting that the setup enables Rodriguez and Slater to use the room at various times of day An Italian light fixture featuring handblown colored glass and LED lights scored on 1stDibs evokes the appeal of a circus trapeze “Nothing about it reads as a traditional chandelier,” Linder says “It feels like a big piece of abstract art hanging in the room Dramatic light fixtures sparkle and glint like jewels throughout including the 1930s starburst in the living room including the rich green settee in the living room Patterns were introduced in key places to infuse spaces with more dimension but always while keeping the origin of the architecture in mind is an updated archival Pierre Frey print depicting a chinoiserie motif featuring bold pink and yellow “It has wild colors and a blown-up scale; it’s very dramatic,” Egan says “But you can almost envision it being in the house when it was built.” The existing kitchen cabinets were enlivened by painting them Benjamin Moore’s “Marine Blue.” The ceiling from which Jonathan Adler Giant Sputnik chandeliers are strung is sheathed with a faux-shagreen Donghia wallcovering with purple undertones While the new curved archway enhanced the home’s circulation removing the closet from the living room meant that the home no longer had a place to stash coats on the first floor found a solution by creating a closet out of unused open space under the stairs Appealing panels painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Courtyard Green” conceal a significant amount of storage “The way they put the closet under the stairs was really impressive Relocating the closet completely changed how we use the living room—it’s a huge improvement,” Rodriguez says Architect and Interior Designer Evolve ResidentialBuilder Centurion ConstructionPainter ZK Painting First published in the print edition of Boston Home’s Spring 2025 issue On the Market: A Very Purple Condo in the Back Bay On the Market: The Octagon House in Provincetown On the Market: A Residential Cape Cod Church With a Working Organ Hosted by Spontaneous Celebrations and supported by the Wake Up the Night Grant The Lantern Parade began in 1984 as a seasonal celebration to bring light into the winter: “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is a two-night family outing with music Jamaica Pond is circled with light by families carrying community-made lanterns For some participants it’s the first time seeing that liquid jewel of the Emerald Necklace Spontaneous celebrations holds workshops in local schools housing developments and community centers where artists teach community members how to make their own lanterns with everyday materials Children and adults leave the workshops with skills and creations to bring to the Lantern Parade Participants meet and light their lanterns at the Jamaica Plain Boat house Freshly pressed Apple Cider is affordably sold hot or cold as are empanadas and other grab and go food items A line up of local musicians and artists participate and offer entertainment for the crowd This year we are planning to partner with the following organizations to provide entertainment: 1) The North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICB) to provide music and dance 3) Pumawari Tusuy to perform traditional Peruvian dance We will highlight and celebrate through engagement all families and people We incorporate artistic traditions and performances from different cultures including Native American Our event occurs in a public space and is free to attend and wheelchair accessible.  MA – Timberline Construction Corporation announced its partnership with Youth Enrichment Services (YES) on constructing a transformative three-story 16,143-square-foot headquarters facility at 267 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain The Yawkey Youth Development Center will be a state-of-the-art facility to enhance YES’s mission of empowering Boston youth through outdoor experiences and leadership programs The project is being led by VVA Project & Cost Managers serving as the owner’s project manager EMBARC as the design architect and Timberline Construction Corp as the construction manager this team is delivering a facility that meets the needs of YES and the youth community they serve while ensuring quality and efficiency throughout every phase of the project YES has been a cornerstone of youth development in Boston introducing children and teens to activities such as skiing Founded in 1968 by the late Richard Williams YES has empowered generations of young people with confidence and a lifelong appreciation for outdoor experiences The new headquarters will feature innovative spaces tailored to meet YES’s needs It will also serve as a central hub for early winter morning ski trips The second floor is dedicated to administrative and operational spaces The third floor will include a 2,400-square-foot multipurpose room classrooms to support leadership workshops college preparation and career exploration programs “This new facility represents a bold step forward for Youth Enrichment Services and the thousands of young people it serves,” said Bryan Van Dorpe we will inspire even more Boston youth to explore outdoor adventures while developing leadership skills to reach their full potential.” the Yawkey Youth Development Center will enable YES to serve over 2,000 youth annually within five years of operation expanding its reach beyond the 1,200 children and teens it currently supports from neighborhoods like Dorchester As a proud supporter of YES over the past few years Timberline is honored to play a pivotal role in the development of this facility “We are thrilled to collaborate with YES and the team to bring this inspiring project to life,” said Steve Wassersug “This space will be transformative for community impact and youth empowerment.” In addition to Timberline’s support Kelly’s Tenney Mountain also supports YES by hosting weekend ski days in the winter The Capital Campaign for the Yawkey Youth Development Center has reached 60% of its $10.4 million fundraising goal with additional funds expected from philanthropic contributions and the sale of YES’s current home in Boston’s South End For more information visit https://yeskids.org the comprehensive project team includes BLW Engineers H+O Structural Engineers and Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture as well as The Compliance Mentor Group (TCMG) to engage and raise awareness of the AEC industry among youth in Boston they’re all professors on the composition faculty at Berklee College and long-time Jamaica Plain residents Their three suites reflect aspects of Jamaica Plain’s colorful history and variegated geography while honoring a formidable personality through a personal lens: Williams celebrates a Creole woman historian-musician Roussanova a composer-conductor of international distinction (and fellow Russian emigré) himself a devoted gardener and birdwatcher a globally known landscape architect with a sharp eye for nature The chamber orchestra under the alert baton of BSO assistant conductor Samy Rachid comprised 14 BSO members: five strings Williams’s Songs of My Culture: A Tribute to Maud Cuney Hare invokes the underground railroad’s dynamism and abolitionist spirit by weaving folk styles that pianist-musicologist-activist Hare espoused: African love song Elizabeth Klein’s pensive flute leads to a richly integrated theme led by brass into a spirited 6/4 dance underlined by Charles Clements’ bass and Josh Baker’s bassoon A running string interlude with flute and horn leads to thick-textured harmonies with an oboe theme to the fore; an undulating flute/bassoon susurrus underscores unusual unisons and hymnic cadences An off-accented motif breaks in for timpani and horn as vying voices call and respond on an amiable rustic theme I felt flashes of Roy Harris’s communal fervor and Carlos Chavez’s piquant pulse In A Journey to a New Land: An Homage to Serge Koussevitsky Roussanova deftly explores an expansive post-romantic filmscape in tracing career highlights of the composer-multi-instrumentalist-arts-patron and longest-tenured BSO conductor (1924-49) A lyrical quotation from his Double Bass Concerto evokes a snow-covered Jamaica Pond that reminded him of Russian tundra Melodic motifs elegantly thread between soloists amid rich parallel harmonies; thematic continuity unfolds in tight-woven textures Benjamin Wright’s brisk muted trumpet and a taut snare drum by Samuel Solomon sound the alarum — Bolshevik revolution — as the young conductor searchingly follows his muse first to Berlin (1920) The trumpet exalts American ideals of hope and opportunity and a pastoral swell evokes views of the Berkshires from Saranek and a walk down a wooded path to his beloved Tanglewood Music Center inspired by Frederick Olmstead’s practical philosophy in designing Boston’s signature serpentine park/waterway system focuses his tripartite suite on key geographic and archeological features of the Emerald Necklace:  road “Compression:” Man and machine ally and tussle with Ma Nature to create fresh integrated naturalistic spaces along the Jamaicaway Strings vie with brass and winds in a bustling dissonant amalgam; John Snider’s French horn eventually rules over woodblocks and pizzicato strings “Release”: Man seeks an evening of refuge and contemplation admiring Jamaica Pond’s serene wildlife List pits Klein’s alto flute over teetering muted strings Mickey Katz’ cello rises over muted brass and sustained vibraphone The mood shifts as Andrew Sandwick’s bass clarinet incites genial sectional interplay and dawn awakens to the yearning of Andrew van der Paardt’s English horn “Surprise” explores List’s own imagined visions of a Native American hunting party as he handles Arnold Arboretum’s trove of prehistoric arrowheads and tools Ensemble daydreaming gives way to a stark trek with rolling timpani and tossed-about ostinati: a raw horn gallops over wind glissandi a colliding of hunter and prey brings an abrupt conclusion BSO Community Chamber Concerts (2024-5) HERE Comments Off on BSO Soundscapes Series Visits Jamaica Plain If you would like to contribute articles or reviews to the Intelligencer, please familiarize yourself with our submission guidelines.  Subscribe to the Intelligencer. I decided to visit a neighborhood I’ve never been to before — Jamaica Plain. I’ve always been intrigued by its name — why is a neighborhood in Boston named Jamaica? Plus one of my best friends is from there and raves about how much she loves it Getting to Jamaica Plain is a bit of a trip; it took me a bit more than 45 minutes each way you can hop on the Green Line at the Medford/Tufts Station take it to North Station, then transfer to a Forest Hills-bound Orange Line train and get off at Green Street it’s about a 10-minute walk to the core commercial area of Jamaica Plain.  The story of how Jamaica Plain got its name is not as simple as I expected it to be According to the Jamaica Plain Historical Society four hypotheses exist for the neighborhood’s namesake. First it is thought that the neighborhood derives its name from the island of Jamaica as the neighborhood was established back in the mid-1600s when Jamaica was recently colonized by the British in tracking down her husband who was supposedly on a trip to the island of Jamaica The third theorizes that Native Americans purchasing Jamaican rum from stores in the area developed an affinity for the name The fourth is that a Native American woman named Jamaco I’d say the first hypothesis sounds the most realistic to me Since its establishment, the neighborhood has gone through a number of demographic changes. Originally a rural community, the construction of public transportation in the area turned Jamaica Plain into a more suburban and middle class locale and the neighborhood became more populated by the working class Beginning in the 1940s and stretching into the 1960s Boston had plans to build a massive highway straight through Jamaica Plain the highway was never built, but land was cleared in preparation for its construction which saw the departure of numerous middle class many lower-income immigrants and minority groups took their place. However Jamaica Plain has undergone extensive gentrification as primarily young and white people have returned to the neighborhood As I walked down Centre Street, the main drag of Jamaica Plain, I stopped in at City Feed and Supply to get a coffee and did a little thrifting at Goodwill and Diversity Consignment. I love getting to explore new thrift stores in the Boston area After making my way through the commercial parts of the neighborhood I turned onto a side street and passed by a number of beautiful Despite all the changes Jamaica Plain has gone through some of the old Victorian architecture still remains where I did a loop and then headed back to the T beautiful architecture and great restaurants, I highly recommend making a trip to Jamaica Plain All locals have their own version of a perfect tour of Boston When out-of-towers come to visit, I show them where the rat apartment would have been in “The Departed.” I walk them to the place where I like to get cannolis (which many say is better than the place where everyone else gets cannolis) I take them to the bar where I once talked to one of Chris Evans’s relatives at a fund-raiser and I say I once talked to a relative of Chris Evans here.” I have never fact-checked this information But with so many people experiencing “Wicked”-ness at the moment it felt like a good time to find out if I’ve been spreading false information The person who told me “Wicked” was born on Hubbard Street is Margaret H. Willison, a social media maven, cultural critic, book lover, and Globe contributor who has known “Wicked” author Gregory Maguire since she was a child; he was a friend of her family Willison is really from here — whereas I’m from Maryland — so usually I take her Boston proclamations as truths I emailed a contact for Maguire and asked whether his book-turned-musical-turned-blockbuster was written in a yellow-ish building on Hubbard Street — which I think is one of the loveliest spots in Boston What I learned is that Willison sometimes knows more about books than the authors who wrote them Maguire’s email about whether “Wicked” was written in Jamaica Plain: “Well because I had moved from Hubbard Street to London before I began to work on the book seriously.” But he corrected himself — saying that the story started before the move His archivist recently showed him a “misguided attempt of a first page” that he would have written during a visit to see his sister in Ontario I must have been thinking in very general terms about a possible project before I moved to London in Sept 1990.” Maguire said he’s comfortable with people saying that it’s a story with roots in Jamaica Plain Worth noting: Hubbard Street is not too far from the community theater where New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre once filmed a music video. That’s a good one, too. Meredith Goldstein gives a great tour of Boston. She can be reached at Meredith.Goldstein@Globe.com. a foster kid in a house with nine other children He dealt with learning disabilities and lingering effects of malnutrition from his earliest years then went on to run track in high school and graduate from North Shore Community College Montanino struggled with alcoholism in his college years — a problem that led him to living on the streets for nearly two years He’d bounce back and forth from the Constitution Beach Walk to Jeffries Point Sometimes he did food app delivery on foot for $7 an order never really knowing where my next meal was coming from,” he said The 202-unit building includes 140 studios for formerly unhoused people referred by Pine Street in one wing and 62 affordable units for families in another The city of Boston provided some $17.3 million to the project, and supported it amid a lengthy lawsuit that challenged its zoning you have to tackle the roots of the problem which is making sure that people can have a home and have support in living in their homes,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu “You really have to have a plan for homes to be accessible and supportive for everyone.” Downie has long championed permanent supportive housing, which is basically an apartment with social services on site, and Pine Street has gradually grown its inventory of such buildings in recent years Advocates say tackling the roots of homelessness requires more than just handing out grants and instead making sure individuals have both a roof over their heads and access to health and wellness support systems to guide them through a world-upending transition Montanino said he is frequently connected with security and outreach personnel all of whom helped him move — and stay — off the streets The 3368 Washington project includes support services like onsite mental health counseling Residents are directly referred by Pine Street Inn fliers for workforce development programs with Pine Street and Roxbury Community College were available for anyone to read The property was formerly a low-slung warehouse which Pine Street bought in 1997 and over the years used for a variety of functions including office space for case workers and a small woodworking program As Pine Street ramped up its housing development efforts particularly given its proximity to the Green Street Orange Line station Most developers responded to Pine Street’s bid for proposals with pitches for around 40 to 60 units we can do something really sustainable here The more long-term people you can move out the better chance you have of meeting shelter demand.” The project hasn’t been without its challenges. The landlord of a neighboring property sued in 2020, alleging the zoning process to allow the project was flawed the delay cost “multiple millions” of dollars Community Builders’ senior vice president of real estate Pine Street and The Community Builders are collaborating on similar projects While many community groups in Jamaica Plain including the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association and the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council other projects across the city have seen fierce pushback from neighborhoods so I think it creates more anxiety for people — in an understandable way — not knowing exactly what it is,” Waxman said “Permanent housing with the level of support that Pine Street Inn provides — that combination is great And so it takes people some time to learn that.” Potential residents apply through the Boston Housing Authority Folks have moved in gradually over the past few months and the building is expected to be full by June Montanino proudly showed off his new home last week and there are spices and oil next to his stove — he’s done steaks and chicken and has lined up a job — he starts in April The Boston Licensing Board today approved a request by Galway House owner Edward Lanzillo to sell the Centre Street landmark to 12-year employee Albi Gjura who says he is planning absolutely no changes said Gjura will keep "everything the same as it is now and has been for years," including the menus the distinctive interior and the door with an Arborway-trolley painting with a working headlight - of the sort that once passed by the bar on its way between Forest Hills and Huntington Avenue Henseler said Gjura will meet with the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council at 7 p.m By epeemike81 Thu Love the Galway and very glad to hear he doesn't intend to make any changes to the bar I wouldn't mind if he built 2-3 stories of housing on top of it By SharpWave Fri I've seen old photos where evidently there *used to be* another few stories on the building that houses the Galway always wondered what the story was behind that By mg Thu By adamg Thu I really should have one myself, but until I finally take one, go to the Galway House Web site and scroll down a screen or so By MC Slim JB Thu By ShamusJP Thu By MC Slim JB Fri potion beloved by all right-minded people for its miraculous digestive properties Don't take my word for it: ask a bartender next time you're in what they pour more of there By Matt Thu The place is overpriced and the food is lousy Have you been to any of the new restaurants in JP Same Old Place and The Purple Cactus are the only restaurants that didn't raise their prices while JP slowly became gentrified The beef and fish at The Galway House are superb He is a great chef and has often given "struggling people" opportunities to work for the restaurant By Cleary Squared Fri I usually frequent Same Old Place and Real Deal but JP House of Pizza and Purple Cactus are reasonably priced By epeemike81 Fri To each their own about the quality of the food.. Cheapest food and booze in JP by a WIDE margin By PeyoteEatingWat... Fri and I wish him all the success in the world The Galway House is one of the few remaining portals to the JP of old Galway House is HANDS DOWN the best value for a restaraunt in Boston and even my conservative baptist inlaws LOVE it and inbsist we visit every time they come No changes needed-except maybe a bigger window Copyright by Adam Gaffin and by content posters.Advertise | About Universal Hub | Contact | Privacy