Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'Boston' (48)

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

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

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.

Boston… Continue

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