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SNOW EMERGENCY INFO

2/18/2008 - Released by Mayor's Office

For more information contact Press Office

Boston Public Schools canceled for tomorrow, snow emergency in effect at 9 a.m.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today the city’s preparations for the expected snow storm due tomorrow afternoon. A snow emergency and parking ban will be in effect starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow Additionally, all Boston public schools have been canceled for the day. The National Weather Service has indicated… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 19, 2008 at 1:08pm — No Comments

NFN holiday drive not doing so well can you help?

Dear Neighbors:

As many of you know, the Neighbors for Neighbors JP (NFN) 4th annual Holiday Drive will come to a close this Saturday, December 20th.

During this season, we seek to help families in our community celebrate the holidays by purchasing toys and warm clothing to keep our littlest neighbors safe from the cold. This year, our project is to raise money to purchase gifts for children who attend JP's Kennedy School. We have also partnered with our local police to… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 17, 2008 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Obama Calls for National Day of Service

Neighbors,

Check this out. Lets organize some service projects to 1/19/2008. Create an event now!.

Check out this great article that was just forwarded to me on http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com

December 17, 2008, 10:33 am

Obama Calls for National Day of Service

By Katharine Q.… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 17, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

December Newsletter

Dear Neighbors:

A few quick action items and reminders for this holiday season:

First off, I hope you can all contribute to the Neighbors for Neighbors Holiday…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 7, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Meet Kenneth Cole

No really, that one, you know the famous designer and philanthropist, are celebrating the launch of his new book "Awearness?"

Please come join us and meet Kenneth Cole, and other cool service oriented (and stylish) people at 6:00 pm on Nov 20, 2008 at Kenneth Cole New York at Copley Place Mall.

There will be mingling, food, music by DJ K.C. Hallet (a neighbor) one New England's hotest DJ's, opportunities to learn about… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 12, 2008 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Vote Today!

Neighbors,

Please vote today!!!!

If you are not sure where to vote go to http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php

Joseph and NFN crew.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 4, 2008 at 9:37am — 3 Comments

Don't Vote

Just kidding, watch this… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 16, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

$620 Beautiful J.P. room for rent on bus and T Line! (Jamaica Plain)

Hi!

The apt is on the 2nd floor. Living and dinning room. hard wood floors and lots of windows! Very bright space. Eat in Kitchen

Dish washer and disposal. Pantry. Washer and dryer in basement. Front and back porches.

The room is a very good size room up for rent in this 3 bed apt. It has two...yes two closets! Room in basement to store bikes and things. I am a warm and very clean person. I rather live with a neat person than a messy person. We are a household in our… Continue

Added by Simone on October 11, 2008 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Man casing cars on Paul Gore, Friday AM

Hey folks,

Sorry this is a bit late but...

Friday morning as I was walking the dog, I noticed a man looking very closely at a car on Paul Gore near the corner of Paul Gore & Chestnut. I thought he was just checking his car for damages since we live on a hill & folks back into each other with some regularity. Then I noticed him peeking in the windows of other cars, and generally weaving in and out of the cars on the street looking into them. He seemed unphased by… Continue

Added by Adrian Day on October 6, 2008 at 11:12pm — 1 Comment

Neighbors for Neighbors Network Update

Hey Neighbors,

Last week our network platform had a major upgrade that has added quite a bit new functionality to the site including, (but not limited to):

- You can now choose to be notified of discussions in groups you belong to. Click "Follow" above the member box. (This functionality was built for us - prop to Jay from Ning).

- Your inbox and friend management center has moved from the top bar to the welcome box on the top right

- Your inbox is vastly… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 6, 2008 at 11:08pm — No Comments

What's inspiring about ServiceNation

Neighbors,

I've recently accepted a job with Be the Change, Inc. which is the organization who is producing ServiceNation. All that we are as an organization and all that I am as an individual is captured in this email we just sent out.

Please join us....

Dear ServiceNation,

It's Friday, September 26, 2008, the night before the ServiceNation Day of Action. Over the last… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 27, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

How to be notified of new forum and group discussions

New Discussion Notification

If you been wondering why you have not been getting notices from discussions posted to the forums or from groups you belong to, it's because you must choose to be notified when new discussions are posted. This is in place to protect you from being overwhelmed by a barrage of emails.

Here is how:

In the forums

Go to http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/forum

At the bottom of the page click "Notify me. Email me… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 5, 2008 at 10:49am — No Comments

Komen Breast Cancer Walk! Sept.7

http://www.komenmassrace.org/bostoncambridge

Hey Neighbors, Help Design Within Reach contribute to the search for a cure by joining my team for the Walk for the Cure this Sunday. The 5K walk will be a great chance to show your support and make some new friends. Or, if walking isn’t an option, you can always give a donation to help us reach our goal!
Thanks for your support! - Sarah

Added by Sarah Moreno on September 2, 2008 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Vote for Neighbors for Neighbors

The 2008 Best of JP reader survey has been announced. On question 39 - please fill in Neighbors for Neighbors!

http://jamaicaplaingazette.com/node/2929

Thanks,

Joseph and the crew!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 12, 2008 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Block Party on Paul Gore tonight. All Welcome

Hey Neighbors, Come join us on Paul Gore Street for a SUPER FUN block party. Food, Music, Dancing, Side Walk Chalk, and lots of Neighbors. Bring something to share - or not - It's all good!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 9, 2008 at 11:16am — No Comments

Crime Guns, Celebration of Life, Notifications of New Discussions

Neighbors,

I'm writing to invite you to a unique workshop tonight that explores where guns that are used in crime come from, and ironically, a celebration of life on a young neighbor who's life was taken aby a gun, a couple of months ago.

Please see the end of this post for an important notice about being notified of new discussions on the network.

Where do crime guns come from?

Tonight, at the Julia Martin House (by Stop and Shop), from 6 to 8… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 30, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Amber Alert - CANCELED

At approximately 12:44PM this afternoon, officers from District D-4 responded to the intersection of Arlington and Marlborough Streets for a custodial kidnapping.

On arrival, officers spoke to a social worker who reported to officers that the victim had been kidnapped by her father. The caller reported that the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 27, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Bitches Brew, the Miles Davis Tribute Band, at Church July 29th, and back to JP August 7

Please come to Church to hear us play!

Check out our web site, www.bitchesbrewband.com, for directions and photos, tunes from recent events and more on the band and its members (like how we got our name)

Thanks!

Added by Steven of Bitches Brew Band on July 23, 2008 at 1:23pm — 1 Comment

Big Moving Sale Sunday 7/20 - 11am-5pm - Rain or Shine

Hello Friends & Neighbors -

I am having a Moving Sale with some of my friends on Sunday July 20th from 11am - 5pm in Jamaica Plain.

There will be many things I am selling including electronics, clothes (all seasons), shoes, jackets, accessories, new bread maker, cds, books, furniture, artwork, a large 25" tv in great condition, rugs, jewelry, lamps, mirrors, new corn dog & twinkie maker :), pots & pans, kitchen utensils, massage items, & many more… Continue

Added by Hansen on July 18, 2008 at 12:21am — No Comments