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Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'MA' (57)

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

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

What are you grateful for?

Neighbors,

As we gather with family and friends over the next couple of days

let's reflect on all there is to be grateful for and how we can be of

service to each other.

At the moment, I'm grateful for the awesome posts people have been making on the network today. Seriously, where else can you learn about a holiday recipe for Tofurkey and see a home made video about Safety on the T uploaded by a Sgt Krause from our local police station?

Let's share… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2009 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

More crime. Let's organize!

Neighbors, over the last couple of weeks there have been a number of crimes committed in Jamaica Plain. The good news is that 911 was called and BPD was able to make some good arrests. Check out Captain Greland's posts - http://bit.ly/2g7DzK

The bad news is, crimes are still being committed. BPD has stepped up patrols in these areas but they need our help.

Here is the plan Captain Greland and Carolyn MacNeil from… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 9, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Volunteers needed to help with Neighbors for Neighbors Boston Luanch on Saturday

Hey Neighbors,

As you've heard we are doing our Boston Launch this Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the new Milky Way, 284 Amory Street.

We need:

4 greeters - welcome and give nametags from 10:15 to 11:15

2 cleaneruppers - help wrap up 11:30 to 12:00

1 photographer

As many twitterers as possible.

To sign up, please join the Launch Planning Group and reply to the greeter or cleaner upper… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 21, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Introducing JP Tweets

Do you tweet (use twitter.com) or are your curious about what's being tweeted?

Would you like to know what people are tweeting about Jamaica Plain, or want to know what the specials of the day are at your favorite restaurants?

Are you a Jamaica Plain business, organization, or residents that would like to get the word about your products, services, or projects?

If you answered yes to any of these questions check out… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Video of what some neighbors had to say about Dominos

Neighbors,

On Saturday, I was trying out my new Nokia N96 (AWESOME) and filming what neighbors had to say about Domino's potentially opening up a store at 467 Centre where petal and leaf used to reside.

I interviewed folks I ran into. This in no way should be considered "a scientific study."

Note: There were two people I did speak with who were in favor of a… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 3, 2009 at 12:53pm — 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

Introducing the Work Zone group

Neighbors,

Did you recently loose your job? I did, and it's not pleasant - and sometimes it really sucks.

Fortunately for me, I've had a couple of friends who've "been-there done-that" and helped me craft my plan - but I still have questions and could use a little support.

Can you relate to this?

Would you prefer not to travel this journey alone?

Do you have knowledge to share and questions you'd like answers too?…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 23, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments