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An Increase of Breaking and Entering Incidents in E-13 Jamaica Plain

The following is message from the Boston Police Department to All Residents of E-13 Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

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TO ALL RESIDENTS IN DISTRICT E-13

District E-13 has seen an increase of breaking and entering incidents since the beginning of the year.  Arrests have been made in some incidents, while many are still under investigation.  We are asking you to help us prevent further victimization by observing our “Protect Your Home Tips” outlined…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 22, 2013 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Whole Foods in JP Opens Today

A press release I received this morning:

 

Jamaica Plain, Mass., (October 31, 2011) – Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic supermarket and America’s first national certified organic grocer, opened the doors of the newest location, in Jamaica Plain, today. 

The store, which spans more than 13,700 square feet and employs 104 full and part time team members will offer the Jamaica Plain community access to the freshest and…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 31, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Pictures and details of missing 10yr old Tobias Chance, from Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130: CHILD FOUND

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate Tobias Chance, a 10 year-old male, who went missing this morning, Thursday, March 31, 2011. According to his parents, Tobias ran away at about 7:30am. Tobias was last seen leaving the family home in the area of 33 Alveston Street in Jamaica Plain. Tobias has…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 31, 2011 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Pictures of the Red Tail Hawk in Jamaica Plain, MA

Neighbors,

Check out these two awesome pictures of the (Bald Eagle) Red Tail Hawk taken the other day along the road where the old Kelley rink was (Willow Pond Road). Props to neighbor John O'Brien for sharing the pictures with us. Like birds? Join John's …

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 29, 2011 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Results from the Neighbors for Neighbors February 2011 Network Evaluation

Dear Neighbors,

Here are the results of the Neighbors for Neighbors February 2011 Network Evaluation. The evaluation was generously and voluntarily lead and prepared by our neighbor Anna Sandoval. Anna, thank you so much for the weeks of work and all your help. You rock neighbor!

Kindly review and leave your thoughts as comments below. 

Beginning next week, we'll begin incorporating recommendations…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 22, 2011 at 10:30pm — No Comments

JPNC Votes that Whole Foods is "Not a Good Fit for Hyde Square"

The JP Patch is reporting the JPNC (Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council) Voted that Whole Foods is "Not a Good Fit for Hyde Square."

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 9, 2011 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment

What do you get for broadband speeds with http://www.speedtest.net/?

Neighbors,

I'm wondering what you get for download and upload speeds using - http://www.speedtest.net/. Please leave comments with your download, upload, resulta and your provider. 

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 3, 2011 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

LET'S DISCUSS: Boston Could Suffer Over $30 Million in Cuts of Direct Funding for City Services

From a City Press Release I just received. BEGIN::



Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino released a comprehensive report on the potential impact of federal budget cuts currently proposed by House Republicans. According to the report, over $30 million of direct funding to the city will be cut by HR 1. The report also details additional cuts that will affect Boston residents. These include cuts to heating oil assistance, Community Service Block Grant funded efforts for low income people,…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 24, 2011 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

"Ice Busters" clearing out parking spaces!

Neighbors,

This snow has been tough and the "space savers" and dealing with parking has been a struggle for all of us. This morning I found my neighbors doing the right thing - what we all should be doing. Please watch and share this post to help spread the word.…





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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 10, 2011 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Woman found dead on Kenny Street in Jamaica Plain

The Boston Globe and JP Patch are reporting a woman was found dead on Kenny Street in Jamaica Plain this morning at 7:46 am.

Elaine Driscoll, police spokeswoman, said the woman appeared to have suffered head trauma and that the woman appeared to be in her…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 8, 2011 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Effective 7pm Tonight!

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will go into effect tonight at 7pm to ensure that city roads are cleared for the morning commute.   Due to the unpredictable nature of this storm and conflicting forecasts, Mayor Menino has issued this snow emergency to allow Public Works crews the best opportunity to treat, plow, and clear the streets as efficiently as possible, particularly after the…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 26, 2011 at 3:34pm — No Comments

JPNDC: Action Alert - Tell the MBTA to fulfill its promise!

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Added by Sally Swenson on January 24, 2011 at 9:49am — No Comments

Snow Emergency Effective 9 PM Tonight!

From the City Hall Press Office at 5:36 PM 1/20/2011

Mayor calls for parking ban to clear major arteries and roadways before deep freeze and more snow forecasted for early next week

 

With a forecast expected to dump heavy snow during tomorrow morning’s commute Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will go into effect tonight at 9 PM and Boston Public Schools will be…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 20, 2011 at 5:52pm — No Comments

Whole Foods official announces it's opening a store in Jamaica Plain

Neighbors,



According to the Boston Globe, it's official, Whole Foods announced toda that it plans to open a store in Jamaica Plain in the building currently occupied by Hi-Lo. Here are some quotes from the Globe Article:

“Whole Foods Market has been keenly interested in developing a Jamaica Plain location. We are now eager to become active members of such a…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 19, 2011 at 4:00pm — 75 Comments

An inside and transparent look into the economics and values of City Feed and Supply

This evening I invited David Warner from City Feed and Supply to join me for a coversation about the economics their business. I was inspired to do so after seeing many statements by members about "how pricey" City Feed is in the dialogue concurrently happening about Whole Foods coming to…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — 15 Comments

Thank you Jim Doyle (Arbor), Milton Trimitsis (Wood Worker), and Jesse Valente (Neighbor)

Earlier today, we held an emergency park clean up at Beecher Park to clean up the huge tree that fell during the storm this past week. 

After putting out the call for help last night,…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 15, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Updated!!! SOUTH STREET YOUTH TOY DRIVE DETAILS

Hey everyone,

 

Thanks for your generosity - the kids are super excited! OMG!!!!

 

10:52 AM 12/21/2010 The following kids still need toys: NOTE THEY NEED TO BE DELIVERED ON Tuesday (SEE BELOW)

  • Jareinny
  • Angelina
  • Laylanie
  • Alice
  • Zelenia
  • Trayana
  • Daxcel
  • Julio
Here is what we still need:
  • Wrapped and labeled gifts for about 13 more kids - …
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Added by South Street Youth Center on December 17, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Families and Friends Need Our Support too!

Neighbors,



Thanks to all of you who helped promote and who attended the Same Old Place Community Lunch-In…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2010 at 6:41pm — 1 Comment

All Victims Identified

UniversalHub.com reports:…


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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2010 at 10:52am — No Comments

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