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Bella Luna Restaurant & Milky Way Lounge Nominated for 4 "Dig This Awards" by Weekly Dig - We need your vote!

Hi Bella Luna and Milky Way Fans-

We are nominated in four categories for the Weekly Dig’s annual Dig This Awards, and we'd love to get your vote! We are nominated for:

Best Bar Menu

Best Wednesday Night (Work)

Best Saturday Night (Recess)

Best Neighborhood Spot Jamaica Plain!

Here’s the link to vote:

http://www.weeklydig.com/digthis2009

Free free to share this with your… Continue

Added by Carol Downs on October 21, 2009 at 1:54pm — 1 Comment

Volunteers needed to help with Neighbors for Neighbors Boston Luanch on Saturday

Hey Neighbors,

As you've heard we are doing our Boston Launch this Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the new Milky Way, 284 Amory Street.

We need:

4 greeters - welcome and give nametags from 10:15 to 11:15

2 cleaneruppers - help wrap up 11:30 to 12:00

1 photographer

As many twitterers as possible.

To sign up, please join the Launch Planning Group and reply to the greeter or cleaner upper… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 21, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

NFN Boston Kick-off with Mayor Menino 10/24, You're Invited!

Neighbors,

On behalf of our board and team, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the Neighbors for Neighbors Boston Kick-off Launch Event with Mayor Thomas. M Menino where we'll be announcing our partnership and the "Neighbor Challenge."

THE EVENT: The event will take place this Saturday, October 24 (National Make A Difference Day), from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Milky Way, 284 Amory Street, in Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Hot cider and muffins will be… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 20, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Ralph Nader at the Jamaica Plain Forum

Friday October 30, 2009

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist

6 Eliot Street, JP 02130

America’s stalwart ﬁghter against corporate abuse will talk about new strategies to build economic justice as well as his new novel, Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us.

In his first work of fiction, Nader tells the story of what would happen if the country’s richest and most powerful decided to act for the common good, challenging corporate… Continue

Added by Liz W. on October 19, 2009 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Street Robberies

Below is a list of street robberies in JP for the last two weeks. The 00 Centre St is Centre/Arborway (purses snatching). There have been no new incidents in the Boylston St area.

10/4/2009 11:20:00 PM E13 ROBBERY - UNARMED - STREET 50 LAMARTINE ST

10/6/2009 9:00:00 PM E13 ROBBERY - UNARMED - STREET 66 WESTCHESTER RD

10/9/2009 7:20:00 PM E13 ROBBERY - UNARMED - STREET 279 CENTRE ST

10/12/2009 9:02:00 PM E13 ROBBERY - UNARMED - STREET 00 CENTRE ST

10/15/2009… Continue

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on October 17, 2009 at 5:52pm — No Comments

Trash and Recycling

Did you put your trash out on the usual day this week not realizing that pickup was delayed a day because of the Holiday? Don't be caught out again, check the City website for the holiday schedule for the rest of the year:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sanholidays.asp

Yard Waste Pickup

Usual Trash pickup days October 30 to December 4

http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/recycling/YardWaste.asp

Household Hazardous Waste Drop… Continue

Added by Jenny Jones on October 15, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Lovely Lanterns at City Feed

Hi City Folk,

We know you are so excited for the upcoming LANTERN PARADE next Sunday, Oct. 24! We are, too. It's just another one of the wonderful neighborhood events that makes JP so special. You have to hand it to Spontaneous Celebrations!!

City Feed and Supply has ready-made lanterns. Come on by and pick yours up today. All donations will go to Spontaneous Celebrations. Or, if you're more the crafty type you can make your own at these… Continue

Added by City Feed and Supply on October 14, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Vietnamese student question!

Hi folks,

We have a vietnamese student staying with us for a semester, he is pretty isolated and doesn't have a social

network here in Boston, and he is a long way from home. I am trying to find a network of vietnamese students

here in Boston who might be able to show him around, communicate with him in his language, and basically help

him with getting acclimated to Boston comfortably. He isn't a drinker and doesn't do drugs, he is a fastidious student. Any ideas or… Continue

Added by sally on October 13, 2009 at 7:11pm — 1 Comment

RETURNED HOME - Small dog found on Paul Gore - taken to Angel.

Small dog found in Jamaica Plain about 30 minutes ago on on Paul Gore. Taken to Angel.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Mayor Menino stumbles on bike lanes in Boston

The first two lanes in Boston apparently were from Comm Ave to the BU Bridge , one on the American Legion Hwy (things that make you go hmmmmm) and now it seems there is one that was just finished last night from Forest Hills Station to Roslindale Village. Matty reports the city just painted the new lines last night. In addition, the city has added new bike cages at Forest Hills and Alewife stations.

Check out the full blog post at:… Continue

Added by www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com/blog on October 8, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Person Shot

On Wednesday, 10/07, 2009, around 11:26 p.m., Officers from E-13 responded to the top floor of 279 Centre Street for a report of a person shot. The officers found a victim suffering from an apparent gun shot wound to one of his legs. The victim was transported to the hospital. The suspect was described as wearing dark clothes.

Added by Captain John Greland on October 8, 2009 at 8:54am — 1 Comment

BOSTON'S "STREET IMPROVEMENT TEAM" TACKLES JAMAICA PLAIN TOMORROW!

Where: Mozart Park, corner of Mozart and Centre streets, Jamaica Plain

Time: 8:30 AM to 1 PM

Who: Anyone wanting a faded crosswalk painted or a tree trimmed! Bring your friends, see the improvements happen before your eyes!

The City of Boston's new "Street Improvement Team" has plans to tackle Jamaica Plain on Thursday, October 8 for a quick but intensive clean-up of local streets and outdoor equipment. Work will focus primarily on Hyde and Jackson Squares and the… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on October 7, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

BPD Neighborhood Watch here to support you!

I wanted to let you know that we are an additional resource for your safety and security efforts in Jamaica Plain. We work closely with the E-13 community service office and our mission is to develop and maintain Neighborhood Watch groups in every neighborhood in the city of Boston. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary skills and tools to act as an organized, empowered unit that works with the police to deter crime and reduce fear. Call the Neighborhood Watch Unit at 617-343-4345 for… Continue

Added by Carolyn MacNeil on September 30, 2009 at 10:56am — 1 Comment

Lovely JP Office Space to Share!

Office Space to Share in Jamaica Plain

We are 2 independent practitioners sharing a lovely 1-room bodywork therapy office, seeking a third person for our peaceful space. 400 square feet, carpeted, with high ceilings and I tall window, and closet. Comfortably furnished with sofa, upholstered chairs, bodywork table, lamps, bookcase, file cabinets, artwork. The room is on the first floor, handicapped accessible, with 2 bathrooms, and a waiting area in a restored Victorian just off… Continue

Added by Su Cousineau on September 29, 2009 at 4:57pm — No Comments

What are real estate closing costs? I get this question so much I thought I would elaborate...

A lot of my clients ask me, "What are closing costs?"

Dont break the bank.

Real property in most jurisdictions is conveyed from the seller to the buyer through a real estate contract. The point in time at which the contract is actually executed and the title to the property is conveyed to the buyer is known as the "closing". It is common for a variety of costs associated with the transaction (above and beyond the price of the… Continue

Added by www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com/blog on September 29, 2009 at 12:01pm — 2 Comments

Robbery at 8 Mark Street on 9/26/2009

BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH JAMAICA PLAIN ROBBERY

At about 12:55pm, on Saturday, September 26, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for an Assault & Battery in progress at 8 Mark Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking home when an individual (described as a black Hispanic, about 5’5” in height, short black hair, slim… Continue

Added by Captain John Greland on September 28, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Parkton Road Holds Block Party

Over 50 residents of Parkton Road enjoyed a block on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Over 50 residents got to meet new neighbors and catch up with old ones. The potluck event was organized by several of the residents as a way to get to know the people who call this area of JP their home. Several new events were planned at the party to build upon this fun event. "Movie Night" will take place in the parking lot of one resident whose back wall will serve as the movie screen. "We need another… Continue

Added by Patti McKenna on September 28, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Jamaica Plain Forum: Saving the Appalachian Mountains - Talk by Mike Roselle

Sunday October 4, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

First Church in Jamaica Plain, UU

6 Eliot Street (Across from the Monument)

If your house is on the electric grid, chances are at least some of your power comes from coal companies that use mountaintop removal in their mining practices. Mountaintop removal is destroying the landscape and threatening communities in Appalachia. Activist and author Mike Roselle has spent decades fighting the coal industry over these issues. Join him for a… Continue

Added by Liz W. on September 28, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

Update from Police Commissioner Ed. Davis

Listen to the podcast on WBZ.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 25, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Flyer your building, street, t and bus stop today!

Hey Neighbors,

Today we are continuing our SafeWalk efforts by flyering our buildings, streets, T-stops, bus stops, and local businesses.

If we all pitch in, we can flyer the entire neighborhood very quickly!

Please join the SafeWalk group now and reply to the discussions with how… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 25, 2009 at 7:39am — No Comments