Open Letter to Jamaica Plain Community

We stand with the people of color who live, work, and/or own businesses in our community of Jamaica Plain. Join us on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at 7 Burroughs Street as part of our “JP Business Uplift” to show your support.

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JP Centre/South Main Streets Recognizes 2021 Volunteer and Business of the Year

2021 Volunteer of the Year photo

JP Centre/South Main Streets recognized Adam Grenier as 2021 Volunteer of the Year and Happy Market & Spirits as the 2021 Business of the Year, in honor of their outstanding contributions to the community this year.

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November is the New December

JP Local First and JP Centre/South Main Streets will join the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) to launch their Shop Indie Local holiday campaign, urging individuals and businesses to shift their holiday spending to locally owned and independent businesses.

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Boston Main Streets Mayoral Forum

Boston Mayoral Candidates speak

The Boston Main Streets Foundation and Organizations hosted a Mayoral Forum for all of our current candidates for Mayor of the City of Boston. The event was held on August 10 in the Municipal Blair Lot in Nubian Square, Roxbury.

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Recognizing 2020 Volunteer and Business of the Year

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, JP Centre/South Main Streets took a few moments at the Green Street Parklet to recognize last year’s Volunteer and Business of the Year. Volunteer Patti McKenna and On Centre’s owner Phil Celeste received awards for JP Centre/South Main Streets Volunteer of the Year and Business of the Year for 2020.

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B Local App from Boston

Earn points while you shop small and support local. Redeem your points for great discounts at Boston locations.

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B Local App from Boston

Earn points while you shop small and support local. Redeem your points for great discounts at Boston locations.

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Spectacular Set at South Street Spring Fair

It was a great day at the South Street corridor as bands played atop the Papercuts JP bookstore, and games abounded within the South Street Tennis Courts. Many thanks to sponsors Ferris Wheels Bike Shop and Sazama Real Estate for this spectacular event! Businesses up and down the block came out in full force.

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Holiday Happenings in JP Centre/South

As we count down to the end of this very long year, we have several projects to share with you to help in your holiday planning. Holiday Stroll Happening December 4 through 12 is the Holiday Stroll. Find fantastic deals at our local merchants on our directory at explore.jpcentresouth.com. Be…

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JP Centre/South Main Streets Awards Grants for Reopening

Collage of Grant Recipients

JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded grants to nine businesses in the JP Centre/South district to assist with their reopening expenses and outdoor seating. Grants of $1000 were awarded to nine businesses in JP Centre/South.

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