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

We just hit 1200 members!!

Woo hoo!

Go Neighbors for Neighbors, Jamaica Plain, MA.

1200 members strong. AWESOME!

02130 rocks!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 14, 2009 at 5:24pm — No Comments

Cool video about Jamaica Plain

Enjoy!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 23, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Introducing Neighborhood Groups for Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Meet your neighbors where you live and communicate about what is happening in YOUR neighborhood here in Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

Join your neighborhood group now! To join, click on the shaded area where you live and click on the link to join your neighborhood group!

Some suggestions on how to use the Neighborhood Groups:

1) Coordinate a street yard sale!

2) Organize a street or park clean up for Boston Shines!

3) Host a pot luck!

4) Report a… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Launching Live.Work.Play. MA Website

Last year, Governor Patrick met with 20 young adults (ages 25-39) from across the Commonwealth to discuss their experiences in Massachusetts, including what they liked about the state and what made them consider leaving to make their home somewhere else. At the end, one participant suggested a website to promote young adult retention and to help the Governor communicate with this cohort- and the Governor agreed. As you will see in the video, the Governor is committed to keeping MA talent here… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 9, 2009 at 11:40am — 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

2000+ attend The Milky Way/Bella Luna's FAREWELL + REBIRTH PARADE!!!

After fifteen years as an award-winning restaurant, entertainment complex and neighborhood institution in the Boston area, (raising some $500,000.00+ during their tenure for local charities and non-profits), Bella Luna Restaurant and The Milky Way Lounge officially bid farewell to its current location of 403-405 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain on March 21, 2009.

Here is a Kyte video feed from today's parade attended by more than 2000 people including Mayor Thomas M.… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 22, 2009 at 3:31pm — No Comments

We Socialize. We Organize. We Make a Difference!

In the last 30 days over 130 of you have joined this network. Welcome and Thank you!

If you are wondering what we are all about, here's what I think best describes us: (leave a comment to let me know what you think).

Neighbors for Neighbors connects neighbors and keeps them connected by making it possible for them to successfully organize around their common interests and passions.

We encourage neighbors to build on the promise of hope and change, and… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 5, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

5 ways to make a difference right now

Neighbors,

HERE ARE FIVE WAY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW!

Number 1: Participate in the Neighbors for Neighbors Community Organizing Expo on Wed. March 11, 7 to 9 pm at the Milky Way.

Meet neighbors and local organizations that share your interests! Join an existing group or better yet, start your own!

RSVP here:… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 25, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Vote for Joseph and The Mug Projects on Changents.com

Neighbors:

A couple of weeks ago I entered the The Mug Project in the "Pitch the city" make Beantown Greentown contest and The Mug Project was selected as one of the top ten contestants!!!

To win I need you help and support. Here is how you can help:

Please go to http://www.changents.com/change-agents/joseph-porcelli/story and join, and support me.

Here is what… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

600 Members and on our way!

Neighbors,

Over the last four years we struggled to find a suitable online organizing platform to meet our offline efforts here in Jamaica Plain. Good news is I think we've found it!

This evening our 600 member joined. Even more exciting is that many of your are actually using the network. You're creating and joining groups, participating in discussions, registering for the March 11 Expo, and connecting with friends to name a few.

We've worked really hard to get… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 17, 2009 at 9:38pm — No Comments

NeighborsTV tour of COLLISION14:pov at Axiom Gallery in Jamaica Plain

Neighbors,

Check out the video tour I filmed for NeighborsTV of the recent show COLLISION14:pov at Axiom Gallery on Friday Feb 13.

For more information, visit www.axiomart.org or call… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Finalists for We Media “The Power of Us” Challenge

Neighbors,

I just received this email from Jenna at changemakers.net. Unfortunately, Neighbors for Neighbors, was not selected as a finalist. I am very grateful and honored by your support. In total we received 163 votes and were rate 4.9 out of 5 total stars.

Please do check out the amazing ideas that made the final cut. Here is what she wrote:

Dear Joseph:

I write you today with the list of finalists from We Media “The Power of Us” Challenge. In… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 4, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

(RAD) Rape Aggression Defense System Course

Neighbors, this is a terrific course offered by BPD! I highly recommend it!

“Empowering Women Through Self Defense”

The R.A.D. Systems of Self-Defense are the official self-defense training programs of the National Academy of Defense Education. The (RAD) Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 29, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Vote for NFN so we can win $50,000

Neighbors,

Late last night a friend of mine told me about a very cool contest by We Media and Ashoka's Changemakers. They are searching to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. They are looking for business and non-profit ideas and will award $50,000 in seed funding to the innovators who can bring the best ideas to life.

I submitted an application early this morning (thanks to Adrian D for editing) to expand our Neighbors for… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 22, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Neighbors for Neighbors Network Update

Hey Neighbors,

Last week our network platform had a major upgrade that has added quite a bit new functionality to the site including, (but not limited to):

- You can now choose to be notified of discussions in groups you belong to. Click "Follow" above the member box. (This functionality was built for us - prop to Jay from Ning).

- Your inbox and friend management center has moved from the top bar to the welcome box on the top right

- Your inbox is vastly… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 6, 2008 at 11:08pm — No Comments

Crime Guns, Celebration of Life, Notifications of New Discussions

Neighbors,

I'm writing to invite you to a unique workshop tonight that explores where guns that are used in crime come from, and ironically, a celebration of life on a young neighbor who's life was taken aby a gun, a couple of months ago.

Please see the end of this post for an important notice about being notified of new discussions on the network.

Where do crime guns come from?

Tonight, at the Julia Martin House (by Stop and Shop), from 6 to 8… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 30, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

New network address www.neighborsforneighbors.org

Neighbors,

Although the new front end landing page looked nice, we got feedback that it was confusing, and that it added an extra step. We agreed and removed it.

Now, when you type in www.neighborsforneighbors.org you are taken directly to this network. If you're looking for older blog posts or pictures you can find them at… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on June 26, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments