Call for Investigation of Outdoor Dining Application Process

JP Centre/South Main Streets urges the City of Boston to review their application process for outdoor seating for restaurants and examine how the process perpetuates racial disparities and inequities for small business owners. This includes both the current temporary 2022 Temporary Outdoor Dining Program and the permanent application process. 

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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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Patronicity Campaign Update

Thank you to all who contributed to our Patronicity campaign – Adapting, Reopening, Thriving in JP Centre/South Main Streets! The online campaign raised $10,880 with 76 donors. Jamaica Plain’s generosity continues to overwhelm us.

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