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What impacts should be considered and what should the community process look like if Whole Foods is really planning to move into JP?

As you know, the Jamaica Plain Gazette and JP Patch are reporting that Whole Foods will be moving into the building currently owned by Hi-Lo Foods - even…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 16, 2011 at 4:30pm — 39 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

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

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

UPDATED 10:03 am 11/22: Shooting Incident Claims Two, Injures Two in Jamaica Plain at Same Old Place

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM CAPTAIN GRELAND: 10:00 am 11/22

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 21, 2010 at 8:00pm — 7 Comments

Vigil and Community Healing Circle, Tonight, 7pm, 195 Boylston Street

Neighbors,

On Saturday 10/23, two of our Neighbors were shot on Boylston Street. Tonight, at 7 pm there will be a Vigil and Community Healing Circle. The gathering will commence at 195 Boylston Street then proceed to Spontaneous Celebrations on Danforth Street around 8 pm.

If you are able, please bring candles, bottled water, or kleenex. Snacks are also welcome.

Donations for the wake and funeral would be appreciated. Beatriz Rivera at Spontaneous…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 25, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Raccoon Caught: Photos and information

Neighbors, around 1:30 today, Animal Control caught the raccoon that was behaving aggressively toward people and dogs this morning on the blocks between Danforth and Chestnut and Boylston and Paul Gore. Below are pictures of the raccoon. Click on the images to see full size versions.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments

Adopt A Block Update: $2,125 of $12,000 raised. Please do your part to support NFN today!

Save Neighbors for Neighbors. Adopt A Block

Neighbors,

NFN needs your help. It's costs $500 per month to keep our networks up and running and another $500.00 per month for general operating expenses. We have had limited money for general operating expenses for the last two years and so we have gone without, and Joseph, our founder, has have been personally covered much of what was essential. With this said, we really… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 18, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

SHOOTING INCIDENT IN THE AREA OF 3151 WASHINGTON STREET

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 15, 2010 at 6:37pm — No Comments

What good in the hood 5/6/2010

Neighbors,

Good day to ya! Wake up the earth was a blast and I hope you got to enjoy some of it.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 6, 2010 at 4:26pm — 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

Notes from BPD Community Safety Meeting on 2/16 - Let's discuss!

In Attendance:

From BPD: Commissioner Davis, Captain Greeland, Lt. Cruz, Sgt. Krause, Carolyn MacNiel (Neighborhood Watch) plus other personel

From the Sheriffs Office: Sheriff Cabral

From MBTA Police: Lt. Shea

From the State: Representative Malia

From City…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Jamaica Plain has the blues and they are so so good!

Check out this video I captured at the the blues night at the Midway!

Find more videos like this on Neighbors for Neighbors JP

Let them know you'd like to see more blue's at their… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 12, 2010 at 12:43am — No Comments

Create a Virtual Gift image for us please and thank you!

Hey JP,

There is a feature here on the network called Virtual Gifts. You may have noticed it on your my page.

Virtual Gifts are meant to acknowledge and show appreciation for someone. They are also a way for NFN to generate some revenue to support our operation.

We're thinking it would be cool to have gifts like a Jar of Sugar, a Shovel, a Hammer - you know neighborly gifts.

We're not really using gifts yet because we need art work that is relevant to… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 11, 2010 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Death Investigation 265 Centre Street

DEATH INVESTIGATION IN THE AREA 265 CENTRE STREET

At about 12:41am, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 265 Centre Street. After conducting a search of the area, officers located a black male in his 20’s suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this… Continue

Added by Captain John Greland on January 5, 2010 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

Residential Breaking & Entering

Area E-13 Detective Division has noticed a pattern in recent residential breaking and entering in the Paul Gore Street area. Two suspects have rung doorbells and have made up names when someone has answered and then walked away. This is a common method to determine if anyone is home before forcing a door open. Unfortunately, no one called 911 when this occurred. Most residential breaks occur during the day when residents are away from home. Call 911 to report this or any other type of… Continue

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on December 31, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

Surveillance Video from 12/26 Homicide in Jamaica Plain

FROM BPD:

We hope that the release of the surveillance video will help us to get the information that we need to identify and apprehend the very dangerous individual who committed this senseless and horrific crime. As you will see in the video, Mr. Dangol completely complied and did everything right in this situation.

The suspect car is described as four door white sedan, possibly a Plymouth Acclaim (1986-1992). This car was last seen traveling on Centre Street toward the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 29, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

12/26 Homicide Update from BPD

HOMICIDE UPDATE - DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 783 CENTRE STREET IN JP

Detectives Continue to Seek Public’s Assistance To Identify Suspect and Suspect Vehicle

Police Release Victim Identity

The Boston Police Department continues to ask for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect and suspect vehicle wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred in Jamaica Plain on Saturday December 26, 2009. Police have identified the victim as…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 28, 2009 at 4:35pm — 4 Comments

Theft From Cars

***During the month of November there were 53 cars broken into. This is a partial list of common items being stolen. 15 GPS, 6 Laptops, 6 Audio/Speaker Equip, 8 other electronics such as cell phones, cameras, $1,000 cash, other currency and misc. items. Needless to say, do not leave valuables in your car and lock your car doors.

Most cars are broken into during the overnight hours.

Added by Sgt. Eric Krause on December 22, 2009 at 11:44am — No Comments