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Apply for JP Neighborhood Council

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council currently has five vacant seats and all eligible residents are encouraged to attend the next council meeting to apply if they are interested in serving!

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council - which advocates for the neighborhood on issues as diverse as zoning changes, granting restaurant and liquor licenses, maintenance and improvement of open spaces, traffic safety, and affordable housing - currently has five vacant seats and will be appointing interested applicants at its on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., at Curtis Hall, 20 South Street.

There are currently two vacancies in Area A (Egleston/Hyde/Jackson Squares) and three vacancies in Area B (Eastern JP). Serving on the council is a great way to get involved in your community, and all eligible residents are encouraged to attend the Nov. 29 meeting if they are interested!

To figure out if you are in one of the two areas with open seats, click here to see a map. If you are still uncertain where you fall on the map, or have any questions at all about the Council, don't hesitate to email us at info.jpnc@gmail.com.

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All JP residents ages 16 and older are eligible to serve on the neighborhood council (you do not need to be registered to vote here), as are owners of businesses and directors of non-profits located in JP.

Look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Neighborhood Council meeting!

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