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MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES UJU ONOCHIE  APPOINTED AS NEW NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FOR ROSLINDALE AND THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY CITY-WIDE; MOLLY GRIFFIN AS NEW NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FOR BACK BAY, BEACON HILL, FENWAY AND MISSION HILL

 

BOSTON - Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Mayor Kim Janey today announced the appointment of Uju Onochie as the neighborhood liaison for Roslindale and the African Community City-wide and Molly Griffin as the neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway and Mission Hill for the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). They will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses to connect with the Mayor's Office, and will facilitate the delivery of services in collaboration with City departments.  Uju Onochie “I am pleased to welcome Uju and Molly to the Office of Neighborhood Services,” said Mayor Janey. “As neighborhood and community liaisons, they will play a crucial role in engaging their neighbors, especially our most vulnerable populations. I know both of these talented new leaders will serve their communities well.” Uju Onochie was born and raised in Boston and is an active member of the Nigerian American community. She currently lives in Mattapan. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst class of 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. “I am very excited to be in this role with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services,” said Onochie. “I will do my very best to serve my community and connect them to the resources provided by the City of Boston!” A fan of sci-fi novels and discovering activities around the city with friends and family, Onochie plans to pursue a master’s degree in Public Administration with hopes of one day creating policies to help marginalized communities.

Molly Griffin Molly Griffin was born, raised, and currently lives in Dorchester. She recently graduated from Boston University, and previously attended Boston Latin School. Prior to this role, she spent summers working at the Leahy Holloran Community Center in Dorchester, and interned at the Massachusetts State House as a Ward Fellow.  “I’m very excited to work for and learn more about the city I grew up in, and meet so many community members,” said Griffin. “I look forward to working with community leaders to continue great partnerships with the City.” She has always enjoyed volunteering and working in the community, and hopes to continue this work in the neighborhoods where she attended high school and college.

 

ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) encourages, facilitates and maximizes citizen input and participation through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. To report non-emergency issues to the City, residents are encouraged to connect with BOS:311 by dialing 3-1-1 or by downloading the free BOS:311 app on iOS or Android platforms.