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Twitter integration is now we can quickly share content to Twitter and easily send status updates to Twitter directly from our profile pages.… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 26, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Robbery Arrests for the Past Year Feb '09 to Feb '10

There have been 68 people arrested for Robbery on District 13 since February of '09. The majority are from Boston. There are a few from outside of Boston such as Avon, Norwood, Revere, North Quincy and Randolph. 14 are from Jamaica Plain.

Added by Captain John Greland on February 22, 2010 at 1:22pm — No Comments

A Con that's happening in JP | "Can you help pay for my car to be towed?"

I have been approached 3 times now by a well-dressed African American woman asking me for money to help her pay for a tow truck because her car broke-down. Each time she claimed that her car was a few blocks away and that she left her little kids in the car. The first time I was approached by her on Centre street across from one of the gas stations. She asked for a specific amount of money,…

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Added by Mimi Kantor on February 17, 2010 at 3:30pm — 13 Comments

Notes from BPD Community Safety Meeting on 2/16 - Let's discuss!

In Attendance:

From BPD: Commissioner Davis, Captain Greeland, Lt. Cruz, Sgt. Krause, Carolyn MacNiel (Neighborhood Watch) plus other personel

From the Sheriffs Office: Sheriff Cabral

From MBTA Police: Lt. Shea

From the State: Representative Malia

From City…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Two arrested for Robbery

At about 5:05pm, on Sunday, February 14, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of 1870 Columbus Ave when a Boston Firefighter exited the firehouse in order to wave the officers down. When the officers came to a stop, the firefighter informed them that an individual, who had been mugged, entered the firehouse after being attacked. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was walking along Columbus Ave when two black males approached…

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Added by Captain John Greland on February 16, 2010 at 3:19pm — No Comments

New Forum Category: Volunteers Needed/Wanted

Neighbors,

We've just created a new category called Volunteers Needed/Wanted.

Please use this Forum Category to share volunteer opportunities and your intentions to volunteer.

Enjoy!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 16, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Carnivore's Dilemma: How To Eat Meat Responsibly (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)

The Carnivore's Dilemma: How To Eat Meat Responsibly

Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 P.M.

Speakers: Kim Denney, owner/operator of Chestnut Farm Meat CSA, cattle farmer Ridge Shinn, author and local food activist Jamey Lionette

All-natural. Organic. Free-range. Grass-fed. Are you a conscientious meat-eater trying to navigate this new terrain of labels and concerns? Are you wondering whether it's safe and sustainable to eat meat at all? Bring your questions to a discussion with three… Continue

Added by Liz W. on February 11, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Opportunity for fiber network from google

Hello neighbors!

I am not usually an advocate, but this was something I thought could be a great opportunity for the JP community. Google is going to be setting up high speed test networks and are looking for communities who have an interest in having them come in and work with them. It seems like a great opportunity to have fiber to the home finally -- something that Verizon, RCN and Comcast still are not offering yet.

I am posting this in the hope that others, who have an… Continue

Added by Josh on February 10, 2010 at 5:33pm — 2 Comments

Arrest Made in JP Assault

COMMUNITY UPDATE:

Boston Police Arrest Suspect in…

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Added by Captain John Greland on February 9, 2010 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Haitian Relief Benefit Concerts this Saturday @ Midway, Noon-2am

Haitian Relief Concert this Sunday at Midway in JP. All local bands from12pm-9pm and a badass DJ from 10pm-2am. All proceeds to YELE. So if you are bored after the Superbowl, or just don’t want to bother, please come out and support.

Talent : Dr Bin Laden, Confidon, Patrick Yerby, Seven Shades of Grey, Cosmic Moxa, NADZ, Culprit Policy, Wicked Hangin' Chads, Liquid Confidence, The Dead Beats, DJ Leah...

COME AND SUPPORT!

$5 minimum donation, all ages… Continue

Added by Tiffany on February 3, 2010 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Julie the puppy is still available

Great Pitbull puppy - 9 months old ready for adoption. Spayed with all her shots up to date. She is a real sweetheart so come by to see here. Please help us adopt her to a caring owner by the end of the month. (The person who is keeping her is moving out and can't take Julie with here).

See the N4N Adopt Julie group for pictures:… Continue

Added by Richard on February 2, 2010 at 11:01am — 1 Comment

Officer Stephanie Curtis was promoted to Sergeant

Officer Stephanie Curtis, formerly assigned to the E-13 CSO, was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Academy for a month of training. After her training she will most likely be assigned to a District as a patrol supervisor.

Added by Captain John Greland on February 2, 2010 at 9:35am — 2 Comments

THE FEED, February newsletter

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Added by City Feed and Supply on February 1, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Climate change, the economy and unending war: A new strategy in a time of crisis

Friday, February 5 @ 7:00 PM

First Church Unitarian Universalist, JP

6 Eliot Street

Health care, war, global warming and the economy: These are the greatest problems we're facing today. The media and our elected officials like to portray them as isolated issues, focusing on blame rather than solutions that are in line with a vast majority of Americans.

The Majority Agenda Project, a new Boston-based initiative, views these issues as profoundly intertwined and,… Continue

Added by Liz W. on February 1, 2010 at 9:46am — No Comments

This Thursday at Bikes Not Bombs: Free Flat Fixing Lesson and DIY Tool Time

There are two opportunities to learn or work on your bicycle at Bikes Not Bombs this Thursday, January 28th, 2010.

***At the Bikes Not Bombs Hub, it's Tool Time from 7:00-9:30 PM. This is a chance for volunteers and members to use BNB's tools and workstands to work on their bike. Registration and an active membership or volunteer credit is required. See… Continue

Added by Bikes Not Bombs on January 27, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Local is Better - fresh blog on local food

Kyle Alspach started blogging about local food at http://localisbetter.org/.
Most recent interview "A decade of selling local food in Boston," covers an interview with David Warner, one of the owners of City Feed and Supply.
Also, two more great features on NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Assoc.) and Mass Local Food Coop.
Thanks, Kyle! We are hooked on your blog.

Added by City Feed and Supply on January 27, 2010 at 9:34am — No Comments

Live 39 bus route info

Hey JP peeps, turns out the MBTA has been publishing live data (for software developers) on some bus location data for certain routes. One of the routes is the one we all love and hate- the 39.

Check out the T Tracker, which is stunning. There's a live map, a page which will show you the arrival time to the next bus (complete with a link to put all the necessary info in the URL so you can bookmark it!), and even a text-only… Continue

Added by Brett on January 25, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments

MANY MANY MEETINGS IN JAMAICA PLAIN this week and next

MANY MANY MEETINGS IN JAMAICA PLAIN in the next two weeks regarding Jackson Square, Centre and South Street, the 39 Bus, and Forest Hills Redevelopment! Please spread the word to your neighbors!

JANUARY 26TH JP NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

The Jackson Square Partners will be at the next Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council meeting on January 26th at 7 PM at Curtis Hall to discuss the infrastructure work planned for Centre Street and Columbus Avenue. If you have more… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on January 22, 2010 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Reportback from Copenhagen: Next Steps for the Climate Movement. Thursday January 28, 2010 @ 7:00 PM First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist 6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Man…

Reportback from Copenhagen: Next Steps for the Climate Movement.

Thursday January 28, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist

6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Many people hoped that the December’s United Nation’s Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen would generate a decisive global stance to curb the planet’s warming. With world leaders joining journalists, policy makers, activists, business people, and grassroots… Continue

Added by Liz W. on January 22, 2010 at 11:07am — No Comments

Help Haiti By Helping Your Neighbors

For those of you who live in or near Haitian communities, helping Haiti by helping your neighbors is an obvious way thing to do. But even for the rest of us, there is a way to help out. On NPR, they were saying how relief groups in Haiti were being overrun by volunteers, and that this could do more harm than good in terms of redundant/overlapping services and in terms of diverting resources (food, water, etc.) needed fro Haitians to support the excess volunteers.

What should folks… Continue

Added by Daniel Verinder on January 19, 2010 at 10:01am — No Comments