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Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor)

50, Male

Jamaica Plain, MA

United States

Profile Information:

Which of the following are of interest to you?: Find out what's going on in my neighborhood and the city, Meeting my Neighbors, Starting a Group, Joining a Group, Finding Volunteer Opportunities, Helping to Coordinate a Street Social, Helping to Coordinate and Promote a Community Organizing Expo, Want to Promote my Business - Non-Profit - or Community Group, Want to Exhibit at an Expo, Not Sure Yet but Thanks For Asking
How long have you lived or worked in your neighborhood? (Private): More than five yrs
If you volunteer for or work at a non-profit or community group what is the name?: Neighbors for Neighbors

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Reverend Christine

Thanks for the welcome. I'll let you know if i have any questions.
Rev. Christine

Mar 2, 2009
Lauren

Haha! Oh man, I totally would but it's our last class (Flash animation) and we have to present our final projects. I'll make sure to stay connected through this site then :)

Mar 3, 2009
Andrew Joslin

Hello Joe,
I'm not going to represent FPC. Looking more to see what different folks are offering, put some faces to names and speak informally about the tree climbing and nature related activities I've been facilitating for teens in Franklin Park. So I'll be attending as an individual as opposed to representing a particular organization or business. Thanks for setting this up!

Mar 3, 2009
Monica Briggs

Yo "neighbor for life,"

I've registered the Stonybrook cohousing group for the 3/11 expo--sent in my $10--just want to confirm that. What time do we need to be there, and how big is the table?

Thanks for all your energy!

Monica

Monica

Mar 4, 2009
Robin Maxfield

help...couldn't find my group and now i fear i may have 2 identities on the site...can you check...it's telling me that robinmaxfield is already taken for the url.....I will spend more time on the site....it's so robust now!

Mar 4, 2009
Christopher Garrison Malarick

Ay ay buddy. totally dig the site, thanks for doing all this!

Mar 4, 2009
Franklin

Thank you Joseph. Franklin

Mar 5, 2009
Stacy Carpenter

Got your message, re: the expo.
No problem.

Mar 5, 2009
Liz Friary

you need to put your phone down, you wrote to me at 12am ;)

Mar 5, 2009
Stacy Carpenter

Sounds good

Mar 5, 2009
Elizabeth Wylie

thanks
see you there!

Mar 6, 2009
Keith

If there's room, i'd actually like to represent Wainwright in the Expo.

Mar 8, 2009
Keith

Many of our customers are non profits, as I'm sure you're aware (several in JP, e.g. JP Open Studios). We also have a very busy branch on Centre Street. And yes, the Community Room is open to any group. We also have a website communityroom.net where people can contribute to our non profit customers online.

Mar 8, 2009
Andrée Zaleska

Joseph,

I'm going to be there already wearing two different hats: First Church JP, and the JP Forum. Can I just bring my JP Green House materials and fit them in too?

Andree

Mar 9, 2009
StandUp For Kids - Boston

Hi Joseph,
I believe our donation should be under Boston@standupforkids.org.
Thanks!
StandUp For Kids - Boston

Mar 10, 2009
Molly Withers

hi Joe...i'm having a hard time joining groups...i've tried multiple computers..any suggestions?

Mar 10, 2009
Matt Kanaracus

Opps, I missed your comment/request to table for JP Photogs. Would have been fun! Sorry about that.

Mar 20, 2009
Stacy Carpenter

Thanks for mentioning the blog! John Booker responded with a couple of important points I'd overlooked and so allowed for clarification/expansion.

Stacy

Mar 20, 2009
Lori DeSantis

Thanks!

Mar 23, 2009
Stacy Carpenter

Joseph,

Is there a section of the forum dedicated to shopping, like a craigslist but totally within NFN?

Would you be willing to create such a space?

Cheers!

Mar 23, 2009
frederick

I've been wanting to have a place for comments, and it just occurred to me that nfn was perfect. I understand it is a ning site, but i can't find directions for use. Do you know where to go to learn to edit the group. I haven't been able to add photo for group pic? Should i have a moderator? Will anyone be able to edit the site or am i automatically the moderator?

Mar 26, 2009
frederick

Adding photos is essential to the discussion and I'm finally up to the tech challenges. thanks

Mar 30, 2009
Rick Ward

Hi Joseph- Is there any cost for one of these networks? It would be great to have one set up for all Roslindale neighborhoods but before any commitment can be made, I know Roslindale Village Main St is revamping their website and making it more interactive so I would not want to duplicate their efforts.....
But- this might be a nice site for the JP/W Rox/Rosl/Hyde park GBLT folks to connect. Thoughts?

Apr 10, 2009
Robin Maxfield

nevermind....of course i found it finally.....could you make sure it's gone? I should just have RobinMaxfield....thanks!

Apr 13, 2009
Ed Balmelli

Hi Joseph, Thanks for setting this up. Nice way to tget to know the neighbors!

Apr 22, 2009
Rira

*grin* I know it's a bit risque' but it's all I have that shows me & product! - AND - Joe NICE HAT!!

Apr 22, 2009
Linda Weiner

thanks Joe and thanks for all your continued great work for the neighborhoods.

Apr 23, 2009
Barbara Hatfield

Thanks Joseph. I hope others will join soon.

Apr 29, 2009
Barbara Hatfield

I haven't had a chance to contact other people, but I will soon. Are you going to have a table at the Wake Up The Earth Festival on May 2?

Apr 29, 2009
Allisonn

good to be in contact. Nice site you have made here.

Apr 30, 2009
Steven Backman

Joseph good to see you today. Created Ballard, bardwell, Hathaway custer neighborhood assn group today and invited everyone now on our yahoo list. we'll meet tomorrow and I'll let you know

May 2, 2009
Erin Fogel

Thanks for following up and sorry for being unable to call you back. I actually live in Belmont and work for a nonprofit consulting firm in Cambridge. I just came back from the Nonprofit Tech conference and am excited to find out what social media activities, sites, initiatives are going on in the Boston area. Your site in particular stuck me as a fabulous agent for social change and I'd love to learn more. I will try you again on Monday, Erin

May 3, 2009
John Hagen

Hello Joseph,

How are things in JP. It is getting warm down here in Montgomery AL. I guess summer is upon us. My neighborhood association is interested in pursuing a community building initiative, so naturally I came to your website for ideas.

May 4, 2009
John Hagen

Our neighborhood already has a preservation association but it is focused on the home owners and maintaining the historic status of the neighborhood. This new initiative is to broaden the range of activities and interests to building a stronger neighborhood identity among all residents, home owners, renters, churches, retail, etc. I thought browsing through your site might given me some ideas of activities used for building a neighborhood identity.

So how are things going with you Joseph? I will be back in JP and Boston midMay for my graduation ceremony up at Tufts. I cannot believe how quickly my time in Boston flew by. I was browsing through the pictures you have posted here and was feeling very homesick. Montgomery AL is a long way away from JP, both physically and culturally.

May 4, 2009
Joe Jr.

thank you Joseph

May 5, 2009
Joe Jr.

ok

May 5, 2009
Zea

many thanks!!!! :)

May 6, 2009
David Yamada

Joe, thanks for that suggestion. I just added the rss feed!

May 8, 2009
Mike Chen

it was nice meeting you too! cool, can't believe i am the 1000th member!

May 9, 2009
Jeanne Marino

Thanks, looking forward to seeing what it's all about!

May 13, 2009
Damien Paul

Great job so far! I'm impressed with the amount of activity. Great to see everyone coming together :)

May 14, 2009
Belle Keller

THANKS JOE!

May 19, 2009
Catherine Miller

Joe! I've joined and already commented on the southwest corridor park discussion. let me know if you could use my help on anything. Also i think we should re-name our neighborhood, StonySide, it has a much better ring to it than Hyde Park South ;) and fit with the Brookside, Pondside, Parkside naming..

Jun 3, 2009
Laura Gatzos

Thank you!

What a great organization!

I've been reading the Southwest Corridor Park discussions. I'd love to get more involved with neighborhood improvements!

Jun 5, 2009
Chad A MacLennan

Absolutely. Once I have some time to add stuff, I am sure I will be able to use it for what it is intended. Thank you for the invite and hanging out with us Friday night!!

Jun 8, 2009
EMDWyman

will do - thanks!

Jun 12, 2009
Jane Harrell

Thanks for the welcome and for creating such a great network! I'm volunteering with the Adoption Center to get the word out there about the need for foster homes and our pet of the month program so I'll be updating the group with a lot of that information. The weekly blogs do sound great too! :-)

Jun 15, 2009
Rick Ward

Hi Joe- I cant say I understand what you are asking me to do. to the roslindale farmers market date. Can you help me with more information? thanks,
rick

Jun 15, 2009
Lyndon

still have not fixed the sign in at the bottom of the page it makes even geeks like me confused
Love as always
lyndon

Jun 16, 2009
Jackie

Thank you - it's great to be here. I don't know what took me so long.

Jun 19, 2009