National Night Out Celebrates in Hyde Square

BPD and Sponsors Bring National Night Out to Hyde Square 8/7/17

On Monday, July 31, officers from the Boston Police Department District E-13 and local sponsors brought the National Night Out celebration to Hyde Square in Jamaica Plain. Hundreds of neighbors and guests enjoyed live music, food, dancing, games, demonstrations, information tables, elected officials and much more. This free, fun, family event has become an annual celebration and was made possible by many, generous, local sponsors. The officers & staff of District E-13 thank our many sponsors, including: The Hyde Square Task Force, Hyde Jackson Square Main Street, Egleston Square Neighborhood Association, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods Market, Miami Restaurant, Target, Mildred Hailey Tenants’ Task Force, Urban Edge, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, JP Coalition/ Tree of Life, Bikes Not Bombs, Senator Chang-Diaz’ office, Representative Liz Malia’s office, Mayor Walsh’s office, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department and others.

Awards for Excellence in Community Service were presented by the District E-13 Commander, Capt. Alfredo Andres, to 3 neighborhood stars. Ms. Samantha Montano of Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp., Ms. Allison Cruz of Real Kidz Boston and Mr. Corey Stallings of the South Street Youth Center were all honored for their vital contributions to the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

Awards for Community Policing were presented by Ms. Carolyn Royce of the Egleston Square Neighborhood Assoc. and the E-13 Neighborhood Advisory Council. Detective Michael Aziz and Officers William Jones, George Kayes, Sean Cullen & Joshua De La Rosa were all honored for their dedication to community service and public safety.