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
Rash of Car Breaks on Moss Hill
During the first week of June, Moss Hill has reported six car break-ins, in which loose change, handbags, and small electronics were stolen. More seriously, all four tires were stripped off a neighbor’s Honda Fit. The JHA is working very closely with the Boston Police, who are doing an amazing job to solve this latest crime. The BPD encourages you to garage your car, avoid storing valuables in your car, and most effectively, install motion sensor lights around your home. Contact 9-1-1 if you notice anything suspicious and follow up with the JHA Crimewatch: advocate@jamaicahills.org.
Public safety Hearing at City Hall: Mounted
Police and Mounted Park Rangers Units
Because of budget constraints, mounted police and parker ranger units are in danger of being cut. As a neighborhood abutting the Emerald Necklace, an 1100-acre chain of parks connected by numerous pathways, Jamaica Hills is concerned about compromised safety of inadequately patrolled open spaces. Attend the City Council’s public safety hearing on the matter June 23 at 2 pm at City Hall.
Sign two online petitions to save the mounted police and the mounted park rangers.
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! Monthly meeting resume in September. Visit Monthly Meetings for location information.
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.