Featured Blog Posts – May 2009 Archive (5)

LOST: Cream/Blonde Colored Pomeranian: CASH REWARD

LOST: Cream/Blonde Pomeranian

Cali is part of our family, she needs her medication and our hearts are broken. We will not stop searching until she is found. Upon her safe return, we will gladly send you on your way with a cash reward, NO questions asked.

Cali weighs approx. 6 lbs, is extremely friendly, last seen on 5/14/09 in Dorchester. Poms are not as common as labs or retrievers so if you spot a blonde fluffy dog with a tail that curls up, PLEASE call immediately!… Continue

Added by Mechilia Eng on May 19, 2009 at 1:35pm — 5 Comments

Help Us Find Peace!

Massachusetts House lawmakers eliminated $3.5 million for a youth violence prevention program operated by the Department of Public Health. Our Supreme Court just ruled that illegal gun possession is a 'passive and victimless' crime. It certainly makes it seem like Massachusetts has finally won the war against youth violence in its communities.

Then a shooting... and another. More deaths. And the realization that our state hasn't won, it has surrendered.

But there are young… Continue

Added by Nate Hinchey on May 18, 2009 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

Assaults in the South West Corridor Park. Time to organize!

Neighbors,

In today's (May 15, 2009) Jamaica Plain Gazette, there is an in-depth article titled "Stabbing raises park fears."

In summary, there have been 2 assaults in the South West Corridor Park at 135 Carolina Ave on March 13, 2009 and another on April 21, 2009 by Anson street. Please see the Gazette for details. Both assaults appear to be random and unprovoked.

While I worked for the Boston Police Department from Feb 2006 to September 2008 - the following is… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 15, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Neighbors for Neighbors Citywide

Dear Neighbors,

I have some really big news. Given the continued growth of our network and increasing usage (we've now surpassed to 1,000 members), we feel compelled to share our technology with fellow neighborhoods across the city. As our city faces shrinking financial resources, we believe it's our duty to help our fellow neighbors leverage their social capital like we do.

Because of this, on Friday, May 22, (if all goes as planned) there will be 18 Neighbors for… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 15, 2009 at 2:32pm — 1 Comment

New Features, Emergency Response Training, and Mothers Peace Walk

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you all for joining and using the network to socialize, organize, and make a difference in JP! I also want to say thank you to Kate, Belle and Brett for helping out at our table at Wake Up the Earth and special thanks to Geoff, a message therapist, (http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/GeoffPritchard) for doing free chair messages.

Have your noticed our two new features – Birthday and Music? The Music feature allows you to upload and share… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 8, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments