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8 Things you need to know right now about the Blizzard in Jamaica Plain

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  • Trees and utility lines are down. …
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 12, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

Report trees and utility lines that are down and roads that are block here

Neighbors,

  • Add comments with your reports of trees and utility lines that are down and roads that are blocked here on this post. 
  • Make sure you cal 911 to reports utility lines that are down and the 24 hour mayors hotline 617-635-4500 for non-emergencies.

Also:…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 12, 2011 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

What to do when you see a trees or utility lines down

Neighbors,

There are reports of trees and utility lines down all over Jamaica Plain already this morning. 

For emergencies like If you see a utility line down call 911 - it could be live and kill you or someone else.

For non-emergencies call the Mayor's 24 hour hotline at 617-635-4500.

Joseph

 

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 12, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

JP Patch: Winter Biking Tips

As snow begins to fall, many start packing their bikes away for the winter. However, some say there's no need to stop riding simply because the weather is frightful. Two of those people, John Partridge, Service Manager at …
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 12, 2011 at 6:56am — No Comments

Introducing SnowCrew: Dig a neighbor in need out!

Neighbors,

We've got an exciting new project we’ll be testing out this Wednesday during the snow storm - we are expecting well over a foot of snow!

We are going to be using a super cool new technology called GroundCrew to coordinate those of your who are willing to help shovel out neighbors in…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 10, 2011 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

Our 5 community values: What do you think?

Today at 11 am, I stopped working for a few minutes to participate in the Moment of Silence for the victims in Tucson Arizona.


As I paused, I thought about the millions of people around our nation who were also participating. I got the chills. 


I wondered who the other people were, where they lived, how they were effected by the tragedy, and what values we have in common.


This experience made me think it would be helpful that as a…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 10, 2011 at 5:30pm — 15 Comments

Snow Guidelines: Helping others, Regulations, Vehicles and Parking

Neighbors,



Here are some guidelines:

 

HELP OTHERS:

  • Check on elderly and neighbors and others in need. Adopt a neighbor for the winter - shovel them out!
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 26, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Snow Emergency and Parking Ban 3:00 PM 12/26/2010

A Snow Emergency has been declared today for the City of Boston that will go into effect 3pm in anticipation of the forecasted Blizzard like conditions and heavy snow expected this afternoon through tomorrow morning. This snow event is expected to dump up to 15+ inches of heavy wet snow in Boston and is also expected to produce high winds that could damage power lines and cause…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 26, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

8 Kids Still Needs Gifts: Please donate $25 by 4 pm today

3:11 PM - WE EXCEED OUR GOAL: We raised over $700.00. Keep it coming. The more the merrier!



YOU ARE THE BEST!



Neighbors:

We need to raise $200.00 by 4 pm TODAY so we can buy 8 presents for 8 kids at the South Street Youth Center in Jamaica Plain. Please make a tax deductible donation of $25 - http://bit.ly/HolidayDrive

I'll keep you updated…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 21, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 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

What are your suggestions on dealing trauma from violence?

Neighbors,


Violence is traumatic and it's important that we take really good care of ourselves and each other at a times like this. At the community reflection meeting following the shooting on Boylston Street last month, we learned the importance of drinking lots of water and avoiding stimulants and depressants like sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. The reason behind this is to create a stable and level chemical level (or something like that) in our body as we begin to process…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 22, 2010 at 6:41am — 3 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

TONIGHT (11/11) "Exploring the roots and symptoms of crime and violence" meeting

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!



NFN Framework For Action…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 11, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Help me test signing in with Facebook, Google, and Yahoo



Neighbors,



We've been selected to participate in a veta test of signing into our network using our Facebook, Google, or Yahoo accounts.



What is great about this is now you no longer have to remember another password.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 3, 2010 at 10:13am — No Comments

Halloween Extravaganza on Boylston and Belmore Terrace

Neighbors,


Swing by Belmore Terrace at the Intersection of Boylston Street on Halloween for the 8th Annual "Hairy Italian BBQ Man (your's truly) Halloween Extravaganza, featuring the theme "Grease".


You can't miss us, we'll be set up in long driveway. Look for the crowd.


Hope to see you there!


Below are pictures from the last three…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 30, 2010 at 12:23pm — No 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

Sneak Preview Video: JP Knit & Stich

One afternoon last week I went deep undercover and took this video footage. This place is gonna be… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 11, 2010 at 2:30pm — 6 Comments

New Enhanced Email Notifications

From now on, you'll not only receive an email notification for new content posted to either a group you're a member of our discussion you've chosen to follow, but also the first 200 characters of what was written. Additionally, you'll receive the entire message of any direct message sent to you or comment left on your wall.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 22, 2010 at 5:03am — No Comments

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