Welcome
Jamaica Hills is part of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Bounded by Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond and the Emerald Necklace, Allandale Farm and Larz Anderson Park, Jamaica Hills’s special feature is its treasured greenspace in close proximity to the richly diverse restaurants and shops in Jamaica Plain’s urban center.
The Jamaica Hills Association (JHA) is a longstanding civic organization that serves many needs in our community. The goal of our interactive, frequently updated website is to inform residents, facilitate social interaction, and encourage community service.
To contribute your ideas, suggestions, skills and talents to our community, we encourage you contact us at advocate@jamaicahills.org.
Highlights
JHA Monthly Meetings
The JHA meets the second Wednesday of every month, except for July and August. However, JHA volunteers still work over the summer to address your concerns. Contact us at advocate@jamaicahills.org; we want to hear from you! Visit Monthly Meetings for location information.
WEE STONE HOUSE by Steve Lerman
Written by Moss Hill neighbor, Steve Lerman, WEE STONE HOUSE is the story of the picturesque stone house at 57 Louder’s Lane, the short dead-end street that really should be called Lowder Lane, and a unique neighborhood, the Jamaica Hills section of Boston. It began with the mystery of a beautiful unidentified bride in a 1939 photograph. To learn more and download Steve’s engaging research, visit our History section.
Emerald Necklace Maps Now Available
Maps of the Emerald Necklace parks are available courtesy of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Boston’s Emerald Necklace consists of an 1,100-acre chain of nine parks linked by parkways and waterways: Boston Common, Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond Park, Arnold Arboretum, and Franklin Park. Contact Andrea Howley at 617-524-5306 or at andhowcc@aol.com to obtain one of these beautifully designed maps.
Coyote Sightings
Coyote sightings are becoming more common on Moss Hill, even in the afternoon. MassWildlife assures us that coyotes are afraid of humans and that coyotes will run away if you scare them by making loud noises, shining bright lights, or throwing objects like tennis balls at them. MassWildlife will not capture and move healthy coyotes to another area, because it is against law. (Coyotes actually breed more frequently in response to be moved.) This state agency provides extensive information on living with wildlife and how to discourage coyotes from your property and prevent conflicts with them.
For more information, visit www.masswildlife.org or contact the MassWildlife Northeast District Office in Acton: 978-263-4347.
Neighborhood Crime Watch: Become a Street Leader
We Need More Volunteers! For crime watches to be successful, we need captains for every street. Curious about what’s involved? Email us at crimewatch@jamaicahills.org. Get to know your neighbors and contribute to a safer community! See our Crime Watch page for more safety resources.
Subscribe to JHA Community News and Updates
We are compiling email addresses from our Jamaica Hills neighbors for our mailing list. Email us at subscribe-mail@jamaicahills.org to join. Kindly include your name, address, and phone number for residency verification only. This information is not made public or shared with anyone other than the JHA Board.