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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

Fighting Climate Change and The Recession - JP Gets Weatherized

Is your home weatherized? Have you had an energy audit? Have you started a new career in the Green Economy?

We tagged along on an energy audit and spoke with some who believe they're being shut out of the new green economy.

Check out the full story at The JPVoice. www.thejpvoice.com

Added by Jason Marder on November 23, 2010 at 6:53am — No Comments

Matt O'Malley Wins District 6 City Council Seat.

Winning just under 60% of the vote Matt O’Malley defeated James W. Hennigan to win the special election and will take over from John Tobin as the next City Councilor from Boston’s District 6. O’Malley will hit the ground running and one of his first official tasks may be deciding the political fate of fellow councilor Chuck Turner. Turner was recently convicted of Federal corruption charges.

O’Malley spoke at the Milky Way in front of over 100 supporters telling the crowd he will not… Continue

Added by Jason Marder on November 17, 2010 at 2:13pm — 1 Comment

Arborway MBTA Yard Chosen for Asian Beetle Wood Disposal site.

Check out the latest on this story at www.thejpvoice.com ; The JPVoice. Jamaica Plain News and Culture.

Added by Jason Marder on July 29, 2010 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Help Spontaneous Celebrations Wake Up The Earth

Wake Up the Earth Festival

Saturday May 1, 2010

(Rain date Sunday May…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 28, 2010 at 12:16pm — No Comments

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.

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

Go Joe Go! Give a buck or more to NFN for each pound I lose!

Neighbors,

As our networks around the city grow and other cities are expressing interest in working with us, I've got take better care of myself and raise money for Neighbors for neighbors. In light of this, I set two goals.

The first is to get in shape and lose 80 pounds by August 1, 2010 and the second is to raise $50,000 by the end of October 2009, and $50,000 for each quarter thereafter for Neighbors for Neighbors, Inc.

While we're… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Join me for Building Communities Online and Offline on 8/6/2009

Neighbors,

Please join me Thursday August 6th at 6:30 PM as I will be a panelist at the New Prosperity Initiatives "Community Dialogue On Social Change" about "Building Communities Online and Offline."

The New Prosperity Initiative (NPi) will host a speakers panel and community dialogue, "Building Communities Online and Offline" on Thursday, August 6th, 2009. NPi dialogues are an opportunity to hear first-hand stories of community… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 30, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Stop peeing on my bushes

Listen, I love dogs as much as the next guy. I've owned a dog my whole life - they complete me. However, I am also a homeowner and a big fan of my Japanese-ish styled landscaping. I have worked very hard weeding, pruning, obsessing over my tiny postage stamp of Boston. One afternoon after having just watered said yard, I was sitting on my stoop and a passerby and his dog stopped to admire my garden - and urinate on it.

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Added by www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com/blog on July 22, 2009 at 3:43pm — 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

Street Cleaning Starts TODAY!

The City's Neighborhood Street Cleaning Program runs from April 1 through November 30. In winter months, street cleaning is nighttime only; daytime cleaning and daytime parking restrictions are not in effect.

Enforcement for the seasonal program begins on April 1st. The overnight street cleaning program runs year round and parking restrictions are in effect throughout the year.

For more info and sign up for reminders go to - http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 1, 2009 at 8:42am — No Comments

Summer Jobs for Boston Teens with ABCD - Accepting Applications Now!

Folks - I just learned that Action for Boston Community Development (www.bostonabcd.org) is now accepting applications from Boston residents ages 14 to 21 who are income eligible.

There's an ABCD office here in Jamaica Plain:

295 Centre Street, 617.522.4830

753 Centre Street, 617.522.4250

Please contact these offices above for more information!

Rock on - Juliet

And here's information from the ABCD website on the program:

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Added by Juliet-Community Change Catalyst on March 24, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Youth Summer Jobs Registration

Neighbors - Please pass on to youth you know!

This is the last chance to register with the HOPELINE to work through the Boston Youth Fund during the summer of 2009! All applicants must be residents of Boston and be between the ages and 15 and 17 years old. You must turn 15 on or before July 5, 2009 and cannot turn 18 on or before August 14, 2009.

Register online at www.bostonyouthzone.com by clicking on the Summer Jobs… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 12, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Snow Emergency and School Closings 10PM Tonight 3/1/2009

March 1, 2009 City Declares Snow Emergency at 10PM Tonight!

Here is a map of public parking if you need a spot.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009.

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 1, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Two JP resident selected to be finalist in "Pitch the City" contest

Neighbors,

Alexandra Reilinger and I have been selected as top 10 contestant for our Green idea for the City.

Please vote for us: www.changents.com/d2e

Here is copy of the press release the city just put out:

Mayor Menino, City of Boston & Down:2:Earth Announce Semi-Finalists in “Pitch the City” Contest

“Turning Beantown into Greentown!”

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston,… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 26, 2009 at 7:57pm — No Comments

Boston Public Schools Canceled Monday and Tuesday

Boston Public Schools Canceled Monday and Tuesday

Reopen After holiday on Jan. 5th

In anticipation of dangerous icy conditions after an over night freeze, city officials have canceled all Boston public schools for Monday. Because of the upcoming holiday school will be closed on Tuesday as well – opening schools for one day would be a waste of city resources. Students will return to classes after the winter break on January 5th.

Temperatures are expected to drop… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 21, 2008 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Boston Dragon Boat Racing In 2008 With Living Root Dragon Boat

Athletic men and women are invited to race with Living Root Dragon Boat in 2008. Training is already underway at our winter indoor pool training facility!

Opportunities to race in Boston, Ottawa, US Nationals/Long Beach, Pawtucket, Hartford and San Francisco are available!

No prior experience necessary. Athleticism, good overall fitness, and/or prior triathlon, swimming, basketball, cycling, marathon, volleyball, rugby, field… Continue

Added by Bob Lee on February 22, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments