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Matt O'Malley Wins District 6 City Council Seat.

Winning just under 60% of the vote Matt O’Malley defeated James W. Hennigan to win the special election and will take over from John Tobin as the next City Councilor from Boston’s District 6. O’Malley will hit the ground running and one of his first official tasks may be deciding the political fate of fellow councilor Chuck Turner. Turner was recently convicted of Federal corruption charges.



O’Malley spoke at the Milky Way in front of over 100 supporters telling the crowd he will not… Continue

Added by Jason Marder on November 17, 2010 at 2:13pm — 1 Comment

Inspiration & Perspiration

Does it seem to you that everyone is more tired than they used to be? Maybe this is just the perception one who is looking through an aging lens, but it might be based on some growing realities in our culture.…

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Added by River of Life Church on November 17, 2010 at 11:45am — No Comments

Beware JP Farmers Market Customers!

I just got this email sent out by Curtis Stillman (proprietor of the lovely Stillman's farm and the twice weekly JP Farmers Market). Apparently, Bank of America is being a VERY bad neighbor and towing people who either park in the lot while at the market or those who both use the bank and the market. Please read the email and maybe there is something the group can do like put some pressure on BOA that they need to be accepting to the community and be good, not bad neighbors. Perhaps send them… Continue

Added by Stephanie Golas on November 16, 2010 at 6:57pm — 6 Comments

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Teen Party at the Egleston Ymca

This Friday Novemeber 19th We have a glow light party for the teens around Jp Starting at 7pm-11pm. We are in need of volunteers to attend an help with security..food..etc. If interested you can reach me directly at 617 386 3948.

Added by Brent Achilles on November 15, 2010 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

TONIGHT (11/11) "Exploring the roots and symptoms of crime and violence" meeting

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!



NFN Framework For Action…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 11, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

ESAC's 15th Annual Taste of JP November 18

Join us from 6:30 - 9:00 on November 18 for our 15th Annual Taste of JP fundraiser as ESAC celebrates its 45th anniversary serving the community! The event will be at Cedars Hall, 61 Rockwood Street, Jamaica Plain. Tickets are $35 in advance (order at www.esacboston.org or call 617-524-2555). Tickets at the door are $40 and a reserved table (8 tickets) is $400. Sample food from 24 local restaurants and beverages from 2 local breweries. We will have a…

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Added by Bill Minkle on November 10, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Arborway Yard Renovation Plans Nearly Complete - Minus Funding and Development Deal...

After 12-years of work between the MBTA, City and the Community plans for a permanent Arborway Yard bus facility on Washington St. are nearing completion. But without funding the MBTA says the future of the project rests in hands of the community.

Learn the full story at The JPVoice. www.thejpvoice.com

Added by Jason Marder on November 6, 2010 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Craigslist "fill out a credit report online" apartment scam

Neighbors,



I wanted to post a warning about a… Continue

Added by Brett on November 5, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Two Arrested for Breaking into a Motor Vehicle

Early this morning around 1:04AM, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to the area of Gartland St. and Dungarven Rd. for two males breaking into cars who had just driven away in a gray minivan.

Officers responded to the area of the call and the surrounding area to try to locate the suspects’ car. An officer traveling from the direction of Forest Hills while traveling down Washington St. observed a gray minivan matching the…

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Added by Captain John Greland on November 4, 2010 at 4:20pm — 5 Comments

Why Are You Doing This?

I often see a woman from my neighborhood taking walks around the pond. She has one toddler that is either in a stroller or toddling along side, a baby in a harness snuggled up against her chest, a large dog on a leash and a satchel full of snacks, toys and diaper-changing paraphernalia. Clearly it takes her quite a while to get everything together for these trips…

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Added by River of Life Church on November 3, 2010 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Help me test signing in with Facebook, Google, and Yahoo



Neighbors,



We've been selected to participate in a veta test of signing into our network using our Facebook, Google, or Yahoo accounts.



What is great about this is now you no longer have to remember another password.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 3, 2010 at 10:13am — No Comments

Story Slams a HUGE success at Bella Luna.....

massmouth's first JP story slam took place at Bella Luna on Sunday, October 17th, 2010 to a packed room. What is a story slam? Based on a poetry slam… Continue

Added by Robin Maxfield on November 2, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

want a free ticket to see Dennis Lehane at the Coolidge Theater this Friday?

11/5 at 6 pm in Brookline. A relative gave me two tix she can't use, and I'm taking one. I'm a married woman who likes to go to author readings and other cultural offerings.

Nancy

Added by Nancy Barron on November 1, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Halloween Extravaganza on Boylston and Belmore Terrace

Neighbors,


Swing by Belmore Terrace at the Intersection of Boylston Street on Halloween for the 8th Annual "Hairy Italian BBQ Man (your's truly) Halloween Extravaganza, featuring the theme "Grease".


You can't miss us, we'll be set up in long driveway. Look for the crowd.


Hope to see you there!


Below are pictures from the last three…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 30, 2010 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Rideshare to Rochester, NY 11/23-11/26

Looking for companion to share driving and expenses for roundtrip to Rochester, NY. Leaving Tues., 11/23 AM, return Fri., 11/26 PM. Reply 774-722-4778.

Added by Orissa Viza on October 29, 2010 at 8:38am — 1 Comment

Found Beagle

I found a non-fixed male beagle with no collar or tags this evening around 10:00 on beecher st. he is safe and sound, playing nicely with my dog. if you have any information about this animal, please contact me.

Thanks,

Stacey

Added by stacey on October 27, 2010 at 10:15pm — 1 Comment

How Is Your Goose?

One of Aesop's best-known fables is the story of the goose that laid golden eggs. A man and his wife owned a special goose that laid golden eggs. They became impatient one day and decided they didn't want to wait any longer for the goose to lay the eggs. So, they decided to cut the goose open, and get all the eggs at once. However, when they opened the goose, they…

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Added by River of Life Church on October 27, 2010 at 2:05pm — No Comments

The 24th Annual Lantern Parade Around Jamaica Pond Shines a Light on the Spirit of JP.

Check out the full story at The JPVoice.

www.thejpvoice.com

Added by Jason Marder on October 27, 2010 at 1:48pm — No Comments

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