Meet the Steering Committee
There are open seats on the Steering Committee! Attend a meeting for more details, or contact us via email at snainjp@gmail.com
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Alcurtis Clark
Alcurtis is the owner and occupant of a triple decker on Gartland Street for the past 30 years. Previous to living in the Stonybrook neighborhood, she lived in the Perkins Street neighborhood of Jamaica Plain for 7 years. The family friendly, multicultural, warm, and welcoming personality of J.P. is what lead her family to settle here. You may find Alcurtis in her front yard, raking leaves or flowers that have fallen from the huge Catawba tree that towers over her house. Or, during the winter, manning the snowblower down her long driveway. She also enjoys singing and listening to music as well as spending time with her two grandchildren. Don’t be surprised if you hear Earth, Wind and Fire blaring into the street. You may find her standing on the sidewalk chatting with her neighbors and explaining the creation of the Minton Stable Garden. Alcurtis works from her home office on the third floor. Her other family members occupy the other two floors. There are various issues important to her. Most importantly, building and maintaining community spirit and flavor. The cultural diversity that J. P. offers has always been important to her. She has a goal to help Jamaica Plain to remain the jewel that it has always been. She believes that development is necessary but is unwanted when it casts a shadow on the openness and sustainability of a thriving neighborhood. Other issues of importance to her are: affordable housing, support of small businesses, preservation of green open spaces, access to affordable entertainment and leisure activities. She has enjoyed the lack of congestion in the neighborhood over the years and has been a member of the J. P. community that continues to flourish without damaging its personality. |
Roberta Hantgan (she/her/hers)
Roberta is a recent addition to the neighborhood and is always looking to make new friends. You may see her out and about with her rescue dog, Lewis or networking with new neighbors. She is passionate about strengthening community, maintaining diversity, and bringing people together. Her favorite part of the neighborhood is the Southwest Corridor with frequent refreshment stops at Third Cliff Bakery.
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Paige Sparks (she/her/hers) Paige is in her second year in the neighborhood. You may find her out and about with one of her foster dogs, or on her way back from Third Cliff Bakery. She looks forward to continuing to engage new neighbors, and advocate for issues of equity in the neighborhood. Her favorite part of the neighborhood are the Little Free Libraries. |
Jonathan McCurdy (he/him/his)
Jonathan has lived in the neighborhood long enough to see neighbors children go from kindergarten to college. You are likely to find him in the Minton Stable Garden, chatting with folks around the neighborhood, or out on his bike. He is a fierce advocate for curbing light pollution. His favorite part of the neighborhood is the rich social interaction that is fostered by the density of the neighborhood working in unison with public open space.
