The Boston Transportation Department would like to advise commuters to use caution this evening during the PM commute due to the forecasted heavy rain and wind expected this afternoon.

Motorists should lower traffic speed to avoid hydroplaning and skidding on slick roadway surfaces.  An extra emphasis should be placed on pedestrian movement during this inclement weather as visibility will be impacted.

Traffic delays and congestion should be expected throughout the afternoon. …

Neighbors,



Even though I no longer live in Boston, the city, the neighborhoods, and the people are still deeply ingrained in me and I still care. A lot. I also still believe deeply from years of experience that when neighbors come together and behave compassionately and selflessly towards each other great things are possible - like Neighbors for Neighbors.



In Jamaica Plain the Whole Foods debate has challenged the community to re-consider whether or not it really values…

Hey Neighbors,

I've got great news - Lisa Vaas is our new Moderator. 

Lisa will be taking over moderating members and content so I can focus on building partnerships to sustain NFN for years to come. 

Please leave a comment to thank her for her time and commitment you,…

If you don’t use Events, you will not care about this improvement. If you do use Events, you most certainly will!

This has been one of the most requested featured I've heard. 

If you have similar events that happen again and again, or if you want to recycle a past event as a template for an upcoming event, you can simply navigate to the event in question, choose Copy Event from the drop-down edit menu.…

Source: MBTA.com: After a careful review of the most recent information from the National Weather Service, the MBTA has decided to suspend all modes of service effective 8am Sunday, August 28th.

At the request of health care institutions in Greater Boston, the MBTA has agreed to provide service - on all modes - until 8:00 a.m. Sunday so that…

WASHINGTON - As Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina and continues to move up the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working closely with states in the storm's projected path to ensure they have the resources they need to respond. FEMA officials are urging residents and businesses to listen to the instructions of their local officials, closely follow news and weather reports, and evacuate, if told…

Neighbors,

The good news is the City just said they are "not expecting significant storm surge or evacuations in Boston". The bad news is they are concerned about "damaging tropical force winds".

Let's secure our outdoor furniture, grills etc to prevent damage NOW.

Stay safe and please check in on each other and especially our elderly, sick, and disabled…

The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch for coastal Massachusetts, including the City of Boston. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. In addition, a flood watch has been issued and will be in effect beginning Saturday evening and into Sunday night. 



The City urges individuals and businesses to closely monitor this storm and complete any preparations for its potential impact by Saturday evening. Tips on how best to…

As Hurricane…

The below information was copied from Ready.gov.

Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

Family Emergency Plan

• Identify an out-of town contact.  It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to…

The information below is copied from Ready.gov.

You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic…

Here is what you need to know about Staying Informed During an Emergency:

The basics:

1. If you need help call 911
2. Do not put yourself in danger, you will just make more work for emergency responders down the road. 

Sign up for Alerts:

1. From the City of Boston…

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Hurricane Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in East Coast states to take steps now to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and severe weather. Visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov for helpful tips on preparing for hurricanes, flash flooding and other disasters.

According to the…

Neighbors,

It looks like we are going to get hit by Hurricane Irene this weekend.

"National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read laid the threat out plainly: "We are very concerned with what's going to happen in New England. The benchmark is the 1938 hurricane. I am very concerned with what will happen there.""

We'll keep you posted throughout the storm. We are also thinking about doing "Hurricane Crew" like we did for the snow storms this winter - stay…

Hey Neighbors,

I'm launching a new community building project this month. It's called #Hi5Fridays!

About:

Giving a Hi5 is a great way to acknowledge a neighbor, friend, or co-worker for a job well done or just being awesome.

Here is how it works:

1. Every Friday, give at least 5 people -…

Wondering what's going on with the military helicopters and such going on?

They are doing military training exercises, not to worry!

Joint federal military training exercises will take place within and around the Boston area between July…

This is a snipit from my friend Aaron Renn's blog The Urbanophile.

We think of city infrastructure in a particular way – sort of like bones and connective tissue in a body; the major structural components that support our existence. Beyond the bones, we need to include key pieces that nourish our…

On June 27, 2011 at 8:00pm, an officer from District E-13 in Jamaica Plain took a missing person report regarding 28 year old Amber Devoe of Jamaica Plain. According to a friend, Amber has been missing since June 21, 2011. The friend further stated that she had contact with the victim’s friends and family, but, according to the friend, no one had spoken to or heard from the victim.

Amber is reported to be in good physical and mental health. A neighbor stated that she…