“What’s new?” Sometimes it’s another way to say, “Hello.” At other times it’s a real question – it’s away of asking for a life update; “I’d like to know what’s been going on recently in your life.”

At times that simple question can be hard to answer. “There’s nothing new under the sun;” that’s what Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes 1:9. He says that life is meaningless, a wearisome repetition of patterns and actions that have little deep meaning – “under the…

Recently, changes have been made to the Mass General Laws which will affect operating regulations for bicyclists and enforcement options for stopping both motorists and bicyclists. It would be in everyone's best interest, motorists and bicyclists, to take a quick look. Opening doors of motor vehicles,(door jobs) making turns with motor vehicles around bikes, officers arresting bicyclists are all mentioned. Please take a look. You can find this info on our station website...…

A quick heads up for JP residents...

We seem to be experiencing a spike in bicycle thefts around JP. In the last 30 days, 15 bicycles have been stolen from all around JP. A few of these bikes have been left unlocked, but many have been reported secured/locked to banisters, porches, fences, etc. Some have even been secured inside building hallways. I would like to suggest that "out of sight is out of mind". For some it may be difficult to secure bike inside property, but it…

Special Notice:

We are making the big move to Manhattan... which means our living space will be cut in half and our rent double! We are selling EVERYTHING!!! Join us this SUNDAY, JULY 25th 9am-1pm at 20 Saint Peter St. Not a junk sale - seriously, everything we own will most likely be up for sale... lots of great stuff! Come on by :)

7 Piece Bedroom Set: Dark Cherry wood, good condition, a few years old: $500/set

- Headboard

- Blanket Chest

- 2 Dressers

- Dresser…

The Community Servings Farmers' Market grand opening celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 21 from 4-7pm.

At 5:30 pm, New England seafood expert Steve Parkes will demonstrate how to filet fresh, local fish. $5 vouchers for the Farmers' Market will be given out to all participants.

The Farmers' Market takes place every Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Community Servings, 18 Marbury Terrace, JP, near the Stony Brook T station.

For more info, visit…

“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” Many of us know this opening line from the nursery rhyme, though we probably haven’t a clue as to what it is actually talking about. Whatever was specifically intended, it most certainly has some reference to growing “Mary’s” sphere of influence.

Most of us would like to build our effectiveness and sphere of influence. Clearly, being a contrary person will not be helpful – who wants to…