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Soup's On This Friday - Soup Makers Needed!

Come to our founder Joe Porcelli's house to meet neighbors and make soup! Please bring your soup recipes, ingredients, large pots, and a container to take home some yummy soup.

RSVP here today!

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Added by Karen Zgoda on November 11, 2009 at 5:01pm — No Comments

Flower and Hawk Opera at River of Life Church

My neighbor, Dunja, is performing this Opera on Friday November 20th at 8pm at River of Life Church. I heard her sing it last year, she was amazing! Plus it's about Eleanor of Aquitaine.

http://www.boosey.com/pages/opera/moreDetails.asp?musicID=33519

Flower and Hawk by Carlisle Floyd - Melodrama for Soprano on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine

Dunja Pechstein, soprano

Michael Strauss,… Continue

Added by Jenny Jones on November 9, 2009 at 7:31pm — 1 Comment

More crime. Let's organize!

Neighbors, over the last couple of weeks there have been a number of crimes committed in Jamaica Plain. The good news is that 911 was called and BPD was able to make some good arrests. Check out Captain Greland's posts - http://bit.ly/2g7DzK

The bad news is, crimes are still being committed. BPD has stepped up patrols in these areas but they need our help.

Here is the plan Captain Greland and Carolyn MacNeil from… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 9, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Guns and Drugs

CAR STOP LANDS TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE OBSERVE GUNS AND DRUGS IN OPEN TRUNK

At about 1:56am, on Friday, November 6, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Columbus Ave when they observed a motor vehicle take a right turn at an intersection where there was a posted sign that read: ‘No Turn On Red’. As a result, officers stopped the motor vehicle. While approaching the car, officers noted that the trunk was open. When asked to explain why the… Continue

Added by Captain John Greland on November 6, 2009 at 2:01pm — No Comments

ESAC'S "14th Annual Taste of JP" November 19th @ Cedars Hall 61 Rockwood St. JP 6:30 P.M.

ESAC'S "14th Annual Taste of JP" November 19th @ Cedars Hall 61 Rockwood St. JP 6:30 P.M.

Friends & Neighbors: Join us for a sampling of local restaurant cuisine at our 14th annual fundraising event to help fund our services.

Buy Your Tickets Today!

ESAC's 14th Annual Taste of JP!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

The Cedar Hall, 61 Rockwood Street,

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Added by Bill Minkle on November 4, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Robberry Arrests

Last night (11/3) Officers from the Gang Unit, E-13, along with Officers assigned to the Polls at English High arrested three suspects for robbing a 31 year old male of money and his IPOD. The incident took place in the area of John A. Anrew/Newbern. The suspect's ages were 15,16 and 17 and all are from Jamaica Plain. While at the booking desk a cell phone was found on one of the suspects and he denied ownership of it. The officers were able to locate an owner and he informed the officers that… Continue

Added by Captain John Greland on November 4, 2009 at 8:40am — 2 Comments

Attempted Robbery

Last night (11/2) around 10:06 pm, four teen-aged males attempted to rob two females when they were frightened off by a passing vehicle. The incident took place in the area of Amory/Boyleston. The suspects fled towards Washington Street.

Added by Captain John Greland on November 3, 2009 at 10:57am — No Comments

Winterizing Workshop: Making a More Efficient Home

Friday November 6, 7:00 PM

First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street

As part of our continuing Urban Sustainability Series, the JP Forum joins with the Massachusetts Municipal Association to present a 1-hour workshop on home energy saving strategies for the winter. Focusing on the simple steps to reducing the use of electricity, water and heat, this program offers a do-it-yourself approach to saving energy. Topics will include:

* Air sealing and insulation… Continue

Added by Liz W. on November 2, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Remember to vote tomorrow!!!

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

Added by Captain John Greland on November 2, 2009 at 8:46am — No Comments

Robbery Arrest

On November 1, 2009, around 01:35 am, three suspects were arrested for an armed robbery by means of a firearm. The suspects had robbed the victim of his blackberry. The blackberry was recovered and returned to the victim. The incident occurred in the vicinity of 122 Boyleston Street.The victim was from Dedham and the suspects were from Roxbury.

Added by Captain John Greland on November 2, 2009 at 8:42am — 2 Comments

Join us tomorrow night for the Boylston Street Halloween Celebration

We'll start at 5 pm and go until about 9. It's at the intersection of Boylston and Belmore… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 30, 2009 at 6:24pm — No Comments

Suspect in Custody

On 9/26/09 there was a home invasion on Mark Street. Tomorrow Detectives from E-13 will seek an arrest warrant for a suspect that is already in custody for another robbery that occurred on E-13.

Added by Captain John Greland on October 28, 2009 at 2:59pm — 2 Comments

Car breaks

There were two reported car breaks last night on District 13. There was no damage reported to either vehicle and both reported that their GPS was stolen. The locations of the incidents were Lamartine Street and Bourne Street. The streets are opposite ends of Forest Hills.

Added by Captain John Greland on October 28, 2009 at 9:39am — 4 Comments

Attempted Robbery

Last night around 11:42 pm officers from district 13 arrested a 21 year old male for attempted robbery. The suspect was in the process of leaving the scene on a bike. The incident occurred in the Egleston Square area. After the officers stopped the suspect, the suspect heard the description of the another suspect broadcast over the officer's radio and said, "that's one of my boys." With friends like this who needs enemies?

Added by Captain John Greland on October 28, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

Vandalism

Three cars had their windows broken last night. The incidents occured on Parkton, Halifax, and Olmstead. Only one vehicle had anything taken and that was a laptop. The Morning Watch (midnight shift) will increase patrols in these areas.

Added by Captain John Greland on October 27, 2009 at 9:50am — No Comments

Crime in Action

Crazy!

Walking to work this morning, there was some madness on Boylston. I walked past a house that had a women hanging out the 2nd floor window to talk to 3 cops who where there. I heard a cop tell some fellow "Keep walking."

As I got nearer the T, I saw a Wonderbread Delivery truck stop and the worker take some stuff into the corner store (on Armory.) The fellow 'that kept walking' came and picked up the pay phone.

While I am crossing, one of the cops rolls… Continue

Added by Andrew Vargo on October 27, 2009 at 9:33am — 5 Comments

ARMED ROBBERY AT HATOFF'S GAS STATION

Added by Det Ivan Bermejo E-13 on October 26, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Build Boston 2009 coming to Seaport World Trade Center

Hello,

just thought I'd share this tradeshow that is coming to the SWTC. If you're interested in green, sustainable building technologies and some of the new ideas that surround them read more here:

www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com/blog

Added by www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com/blog on October 26, 2009 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Motor Vehicle Vandalism

Hello,

My name is Kim Gaddy, I am the Sergeant Detective in District 13. As mentioned in a previous blog by my commander, Captain Greland, we did experience a spree of car window smashings recently. Apparently, committed by the same individual(s). The good news is that while the culprits rummaged extensively through each vehicle, looking for items of value, in only one case was anything taken.

Kudos to all who removed their valuables as we have suggested.

Another idea… Continue

Added by Sgt Det Kim L Gaddy on October 26, 2009 at 11:49am — No Comments

Vandalism

Last night (Thursday 10/22) between 8:30 pm and 7:30 am today (Friday 10/23) person(s) unknown smashed the car windows of 13 motor vehicles. These incidents happened on Robeson, Olmstead and Glenside Avenue. All of the damage was done curbside. Only one vehicle had anything taken. One of the vehicles had a GPS in it but it wasn't taken and as of right now nobody heard anything.

Added by Captain John Greland on October 23, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment