In 2024, our Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year were recognized at an awards banquet hosted by the Boston Main Streets Foundation. The event took place at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston on October 28, 2024. Volunteers and businesses from all of the Main…
It was a perfect day for the 20th Annual Canine Costume parade, and as usual, a sterling sample of Jamaica Plain’s creativity and dog lovers. Many thanks to those who made the event possible: Our SPONSORS – TCB The Cooperative Bank and Polkadog Bakery; our judges – Jonathan Levine (JP…
From February 14 to February 16, our Show Your Love Projection Show was displayed on the J.P. Licks building at 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain. Messages of love from around the community were displayed for all to see, big as a building! Catch a recap of the show below. The…
Jamaica Plain, MA – February 1, 2024 – JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the 2023 Business of the Year to On Centre, located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year is Janet Galloway, Branch Manager at TCB-The Cooperative Bank Jamaica Plain. These awards…
See our YouTube channel for more video of the JP Holiday Light Show.
The 19th Annual Canine Costume Parade was an enormous success, thanks to the many people who volunteered, sponsored, and supported our event! On Saturday, October 28, 2023, costumed pooches and their owners paraded down Centre Street to the red carpet at Loring Greenough House. They showed their stuff on the…
JP Centre/South Main Streets held their 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain. Our featured speakers were Rep. Sam Montaño, who spoke about doing the work to build grassroots support for statewide measures; and Roxanne Longoria, who spoke about plans for this…
The weather was just perfect for a holiday stroll in JP Centre/South, and it was a perfect night to enjoy music and the JP Holiday Light Show. Many thanks to the families, friends, and SHOPPERS who came out to enjoy the treats and deals along Centre and South Street. JP…
JP Centre/South Main Streets recognizes the people and businesses who have contributed so much to our community this past year. Councilor Kendra Lara presented certificates to both at our 20th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
The streets were packed with lively activity for Open Streets on Sunday, July 10. JP Centre/South Main Streets used the time to celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of George’s Shoes at 669 Centre St. Our city councilors and Mayor were on hand to share in the celebration! There was also plenty of mention on the news!