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A Message from Boston Police to all Jamaica Plain Residents

August 29, 2013 - We, at District E-13, have discovered a pattern of three young black males, teens, entering through windows during the early to mid evening, sometimes just reaching in and stealing a laptop or other items, in the South Street area. Although, these incidents are under investigation, we are asking you to help us prevent further victimization by observing our “Protect your Home” tips outlined below:

  • Call 911 to report suspicious behavior
  • Always close and…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 29, 2013 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Whole Foods in JP Opens Today

A press release I received this morning:

 

Jamaica Plain, Mass., (October 31, 2011) – Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic supermarket and America’s first national certified organic grocer, opened the doors of the newest location, in Jamaica Plain, today. 

The store, which spans more than 13,700 square feet and employs 104 full and part time team members will offer the Jamaica Plain community access to the freshest and…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 31, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Pictures and details of missing 10yr old Tobias Chance, from Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130: CHILD FOUND

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate Tobias Chance, a 10 year-old male, who went missing this morning, Thursday, March 31, 2011. According to his parents, Tobias ran away at about 7:30am. Tobias was last seen leaving the family home in the area of 33 Alveston Street in Jamaica Plain. Tobias has…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 31, 2011 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Effective 7pm Tonight!

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will go into effect tonight at 7pm to ensure that city roads are cleared for the morning commute.   Due to the unpredictable nature of this storm and conflicting forecasts, Mayor Menino has issued this snow emergency to allow Public Works crews the best opportunity to treat, plow, and clear the streets as efficiently as possible, particularly after the…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 26, 2011 at 3:34pm — No Comments

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

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

All Victims Identified

UniversalHub.com reports:…


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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 24, 2010 at 10:52am — 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

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Jamaica Plain

FOR IMMEDIATE USE:

September 21, 2010…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 21, 2010 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

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

Posted on…

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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

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

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