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Safety and Crime Alert

Dear Neighbors,

Over the last seven days there has been a big increase in crime in Jamaica Plain. We need to do some organizing!

Specially, last night there were 5 incidents on and near Boylston Street.

At 6:10 and 6:36 pm on Boylston and Amory and then on Center and Forbes street two our neighbors were robbed. The suspects were described as two slim White Hispanic males in their late teen, one was wearing a red hat and grey hoody and the other had curly hair… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — 17 Comments

Call 911 to report suspicious behavior

Everyone must call 911 when they see suspicious activity/behavior and or witness a crime - and even if you get away from an attempted crime. The thieves will be waiting for the next person to come along.

Calling 911 provides the Boston Police Department with data to make decisions on about when and where to deploy patrols. It also helps them identify trends.

So what is suspicious activity/behavior and when should you call 911?

Below are some examples. Please… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

For hire: Woodworker and Handyman

Hello everyone,

I'm your neighbor Mike. I am a custom woodworker who also offers handyman service for all kinds of odd jobs.

The custom woodwork includes: Cabinetry, Shelving, Built-ins, Furniture, and Minor Renovations.

Below are some pictures of recent projects.

Give me a call at (617) 407-4870 if there is something I can do for you.…

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Added by michael flanagan on July 30, 2009 at 4:10pm — 4 Comments

Hubbard Street Block-Wide Yard-Sale Saturday

Added by sebastian barreveld on June 17, 2009 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Jamaica Plain is getting Big Recycling Bins for Single Stream Recycling!!!!

Recycle More! Big Bins coming to Jamaica Plain!

Join the Mayor and Chief Jim Hunt to kick off the big bin distribution to our neighborhood.

Tuesday, June 23rd

11 AM

Curtis Hall Lawn

20 South Street

Jamaica Plain MA 02130

On July 1, 2009, Mayor Menino is instituting a new convenient way for Boston residents to recycle more. Residents no longer have to separate paper and cardboard from cans and bottles.… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on June 19, 2009 at 3:24pm — 3 Comments

Crime Reports now available!

Neighbors,

I am so excited I can hardly type this email. The Boston Police Department has just made their newest tool called Crime Reports available to us. This tool lets us see what's crime is being reported on our streets. Combine this with our neighborhood zone groups and we've got a great way to find out what's happening and what we can do about it.

Here is what I request you do:

1) Go to http://jamaicaplain.neighborsforneighbors.org

2) Navigate… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on June 19, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Police/Community Monthly Meeting

Thursday, June 4th at 7pm, Curtis Hall

Guest Speakers from Boston Police Operations Division. A dispatcher and 911 call taker will be present to answer questions about the 911 system and how call are prioritized and dispatched.

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on June 2, 2009 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment

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

City of Boston Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program to Launch in JP

The City of Boston’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains citizens to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their communities. In May 2009 the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness will launch it's 3rd CERT program in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and is looking for volunteers interested in taking the free course.

Through CERT, citizens learn skills and concepts that prepare them to assist victims, organize volunteers,… Continue

Added by Paul Holloway on April 29, 2009 at 3:48pm — No Comments

The Trembling Earth

Like the pains of puberty, spring forms through unexpected fits of growth, regression and awkward spurts of loud weather. The animals must hedge bets on what is coming and how long it will stay.

Warm weather such as the last few days will bring out skunks, oppossoms and even a few rabbits. The skunks and oppossums have been semi- hibernating. The warmth signals their bodies to start bringing their systems online- slowly. It was a long cold winter. Unfortunately, in the early stages,… Continue

Added by Stacy Carpenter on March 8, 2009 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment

Speak Up for the Youth of the Hyde Square Task Force!

An Open Letter to Our Community

Dear Friends,

Facing a budget shortfall of over $3.1 billion, lawmakers in Massachusetts are seeking to close the gap by raising new revenue and cutting spending for many programs.

As youth, we know that these state dollars fund programs that improve our lives.

Cutting these programs will mean less money to prevent and deal with violence in our communities and fewer opportunities for us to receive the mentoring and academic… Continue

Added by Nate Hinchey on February 24, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Nice Letter

April 24, 2008

Dear Rob,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Egleston Square Main Street, I want to thank you for your efforts and dedication to keeping Egleston Square – and the larger Jamaica Plain/Roxbury neighborhoods – clean.

A couple weeks ago, we noticed the Peace Garden had been cleaned and taken care of over the weekend. It looked better than it has looked in a long time! As you may know, the Peace Garden is a central point in the Egleston Square… Continue

Added by Rob on May 4, 2008 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Community Expo Planning Meeting - Sunday, Feb. 15th 3 - 4pm

Folks - come on down and rock out with us on the Planning Committee as we create amazing action steps to make this Spring Expo a phenomenal success.

Sunday, February 15th

3pm - 4pm

53 Forbes Street

We will address the steps taken thus far, as well as share what comes next. Depending upon your passion and available time, we will coordinate tasks. We respect each other's time and will keep this meeting brief and to the point.

This is a terrific way to… Continue

Added by Juliet-Community Change Catalyst on February 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Community Organizing Expo, March 11 @ the MilkyWay

Be the change you seek

at the Neighbors for Neighbors

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING EXPO…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 8, 2009 at 10:23pm — No Comments

Please join us for the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair in Boston!

Idealist.org and Boston University are organizing a Nonprofit Career Fair on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 11am-3pm.

At the career fair job seekers can:

• Connect with a variety of nonprofit organizations and learn about their programs, open positions, internships and volunteer opportunities.

• Meet face-to-face with employers and distribute resumes

• Attend free information sessions on career search topics

For more information, and to register,… Continue

Added by Joe on February 6, 2009 at 3:06pm — No Comments

826 Boston Writing Program Event in JP this weekend!

Here is a great event happening in our neighborhood this weekend!

826 Boston Writing Program to celebrate their published writers!

In celebration of "Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country" 826 Boston will be hosting a book reading and signing on Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 11:00 am, in collaboration with the Egleston Square Branch Library. Join us at 2044 Columbus Ave to hear the wisdom of our student writers and pick up your copy of the book!

Friday,… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on February 5, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments