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• Introduce yourself to your neighbors

• Lock ALL doors and windows – use window stops

• Don’t buzz in anyone you don’t know

• Turn your front and rear porch lights on and leave them on all night long.

• If you are going away have a neighbor remove newspapers from your doorway

• Leave the radio on a talk show when you’re out and put the light on timers, set timers for lights

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 25, 2009 at 7:31am — No Comments

Bike Ride on Saturday 9/26

Road Ride- 50 -60 mile loop, meet at ULA Cafe on Amory Street Brewery complex at 1:45 pm. Moderate paceline riding. Average speed 15-16 mph. See you then!

Added by Jeremy McHugh on September 24, 2009 at 8:55pm — 1 Comment

Please report street lights that are out and turn your porch lights on!

Neighbors,

Lighting is one of the best deterants of crime. Please turn you porch lights on and leave them on all night. If you notice a neighbors light is not on, please go over, tell them what's been happening and request they them turn on their lights!

Please report any city street lights that are out by calling the Mayor's 24 Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500.

If you give them your email address they will send you a confirmation and tracking number - very cool. I… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 1:20pm — 2 Comments

Please help me welcome new members!

Neighbors,

With so many new people joining the network this week, I can't keep up with welcoming folks and doing all the other stuff I need to be working on - like prepping for our Board Meeting tonight and coordinating to make sure all the flyers we are printing are getting where they need to be.

Would you be willing to leave greetings for new people who join an offer and offer to help them get acquainted?

If so, please reply to the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Crime and Safety Alert Next Steps!

Neighbors,

Thanks for the awesome response to my email and blog post yesterday! Since the rash incidents, no one else has been robbed - let's keep this up!

Here are our next steps:

1) Let's do the Safe Walk program again. SafeWalk entails passing out information to our neighbors on our streets, at local businesses, and at our T-stops and bus stops to warn them about what's happening. To sign up to flyer your street and local businesses or your T-stop or bus stop… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Call 911 to report suspicious behavior

Everyone must call 911 when they see suspicious activity/behavior and or witness a crime - and even if you get away from an attempted crime. The thieves will be waiting for the next person to come along.

Calling 911 provides the Boston Police Department with data to make decisions on about when and where to deploy patrols. It also helps them identify trends.

So what is suspicious activity/behavior and when should you call 911?

Below are some examples. Please… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

Safety and Crime Alert

Dear Neighbors,

Over the last seven days there has been a big increase in crime in Jamaica Plain. We need to do some organizing!

Specially, last night there were 5 incidents on and near Boylston Street.

At 6:10 and 6:36 pm on Boylston and Amory and then on Center and Forbes street two our neighbors were robbed. The suspects were described as two slim White Hispanic males in their late teen, one was wearing a red hat and grey hoody and the other had curly hair… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — 17 Comments

It's all about Pie! At Community Servings' Farmers Market

Technically, 'pie season' as those in the know call it, doesn't actually begin until October 1st -- but I loved the pecan pie hat and decided a preview was in order. So, tomorrow I'll be wearing the pie hat at the Community Servings Farmers' Market. To give you an idea of what a pie hat actually looks like, I've posted the attached photo.

'Pie' at Community Servings is about feeding those who can't feed themselves. It's about people who are… Continue

Added by Edith Murnane on September 19, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

1st Time Home Buying Seminar - Take Advantage of the $8000 Tax Credit

Who is going to join us next Tues 9/22 @ 6pm at the Coldwell Banker office on 713 Centre St JP for a FREE 1st Time Home Buying seminar?
Please take advantage of this opportunity. And please feel free to ask Ellen and I any questions.
Best,
Janis Lippman and Ellen Grubert

Added by Janis Lippman on September 18, 2009 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Dukkah Queen featured in The MetroWest

Do you dukkah? A tasty blend of nuts and spices, on bread with a dab of oil? You may convert quick! The 1st to offer dukkah in these parts is our own Queen of the Pantry (hails from Natick!). She was featured today in The MetroWest. Read up and if you want to try it, stop on by for your own dukkah!…

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Added by City Feed and Supply on September 15, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Mature gay man, artist, seeks roommate situation

Hi,

I'm posting for a friend--he's great! If you know of something, I'll fwd the info to him. Thanks.

alh

Added by Aria Littlhous on September 15, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Robbery in JP

Hi everyone,

For those of you who do not know, my wife and I were robbed recently. We are missing 11 pieces of jewelry that have considerable monetary and sentimental value. Needless to say, we are very upset.

The most disturbing thing is that there was no break-in, no forced entry. The person who robbed us had a copy of our key! We have a good idea who it is and we are actively looking for him. I am reluctant to mention his name in case he is innocent. However, all signs… Continue

Added by Kelly & Chris -Webster's Ma & Pa on September 15, 2009 at 10:15am — 1 Comment

Missing Kitty! Mr. Guthrie wants to come home to 103 Day St. Please help him!

Please call me: 617.314.2347.Reward. Any info will be helpful.
He's 15 pounds of love, fully vaccinated, but not wearing his ID collar. He may be nibbly/bite you a little, but will probably not. Should answer to his name. Please call at any hour, of course.
Thanks,
Crowbar (Becky)
p.s. He wasn't wearing that red boa this morning....

Added by Sheryl Crowbar on September 14, 2009 at 6:20pm — 1 Comment

Introducing JP Tweets

Do you tweet (use twitter.com) or are your curious about what's being tweeted?

Would you like to know what people are tweeting about Jamaica Plain, or want to know what the specials of the day are at your favorite restaurants?

Are you a Jamaica Plain business, organization, or residents that would like to get the word about your products, services, or projects?

If you answered yes to any of these questions check out… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Internet Scams, "419 Letters"

Below is part of a narrative from a police report taken recently at Area E-13. This is a common scam over the internet or by mail known as a "419 Letter" due to the violation of the section of Federal Law. Please be cautious about unsolicited emails that sound to good to be true. Go to the website below the narrative for more examples.

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….walked into District 13 to report a scam. The victim stated on or about August 18, 2009 he received a letter… Continue

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on September 8, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Room for Rent - $600

$600: Room available for rent on a 2 bedroom apt; I am a male (non-smoker). Looking for responsible roommate, the building is smoke free.

Heat/Hot Water included, Laundry and Storage area.

Other utilities; electricity, gas, Cable/wireless Internet. These are not included, but they could be added as a negotiable flat fee.

Walking distance from Food Market, Restaurants, and Pharmacy (CVS).

Minutes away from the E Line ; and on the #39 Bus.

I'm… Continue

Added by Ernesto Irizarry on September 6, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Bicycle Theft

A lot of bicycles have been stolen this seaon in JP. I have been in charge of the property that comes into the station for about the last year and many bikes have been recovered. I strongly advise all bike owners to note the serial number on the bike. We cross check the serial number with www.trace.com upon recovery.

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on September 3, 2009 at 6:25pm — 3 Comments

Boston on the Cheap Calendar

Hi Neighbors!

I'm a big fan of traveling . . . and JP. I cover travel in Boston and dreams of travel in my blog Backyard and Abroad. I'll be cross-posting JP-relevant stuff here.

I also keep up a cheap/free events calendar for Boston with google calendar… Continue

Added by Megan Stokes on September 3, 2009 at 3:50pm — 2 Comments

All set for DC! Next up, raise money for Flyers!

Thanks to your generosity, we easily met our fundraising goal of $400 to get me down and back to DC! Thanks for again neighbors!

Up next, we need to print flyers to get the word out about Neighbors for Neighbors.

Our first run of flyers is going to cost $550.

If you like to help cover these cost please donate here here

Thanks… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 3, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments

House to Share in Jamaica Plain

Looking for a female roommate. This is a furnished room in a beautiful house on a quiet street.

It is a great neighborhood to live in.

We are very close to the Stony Brook T stop on the Orange line, near City Feed, and Spontaneous Celebrations.

Near Stop and Shop, restaurants and Mike's Gym within walking distance.

Nice for bike rides. Also very close to the Arboretum and the Jamaica Pond, and Franklin Park Zoo. Lot's of green space.

We are looking for a Non… Continue

Added by Lori DeSantis on September 3, 2009 at 10:46am — No Comments