View Article  Councillor Tobin’s Summer Basketball League Releases Standings
Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. today announced the standings for the 2008 Councillor Tobin Summer Men’s Basketball League that he sponsors at Hynes Field. The Standings are listed in order from first to last place below:

Regan 3-0
Flynn 3-1
Aroca 4-1
Kieseling 2-2
Rusk 2-3
Sittig 2-3
...   more »
View Article  Video: Paving Over the Trolley Tracks


Boston City Councillor John Tobin takes us down to South Street in Jamaica Plain to report on the progress of the paving over of the trolley tracks, and talk about the history of the project.

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Slide 25 by bsra5706, on Flickr

Visit the Boston Street Railway Association.

More info on the old trolleys: Overhead lines, Trolley pole, Pantograph, Bow collector.

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View Article  Affordable, Eco-Friendly Units in Roslindale? Open Houses this week!
ONLY 8 UNITS LEFT, FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE: Urban Edge is developing 13 new, affordable condominium units located at the corner of Hyde Park Avenue and Blakemore Street in Roslindale, MA. These 2 and 3-bedroom units will feature green design elements to provide lower energy costs, improved indoor air-quality, and water ...   more »
View Article  ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT PAYING YOUR MORTGAGE?
The following information was provided by the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) on July 11, 2008


BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE,
CALL THE BOSTON HOME CENTER
AT 617.635.HOME (4663)

FREE TWO-HOUR SEMINARS!
ALL ARE WELCOME!

Risky Mortgage Seminar
Can You Really Afford That Mortgage?
Is your loan putting your home at ...   more »
View Article  Fight Crime 100% Anonymously
You can help make your neighborhood safer. If you know anything about a crime that has happened, or a crime that could happen, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. Or text the word "TIP" to Crime - that's 27463. Your tip is 100% anonymous. And if your information results in the ...   more »
View Article  Weekly City Council Programming Schedule 07/7/2008 - 7/18/2008
Boston City Council Television
Comcast Channel 51
10 AM to 5 PM
and www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp



Monday July 7
10:00am Government Operations on Just Cause Evictions 4/23 (2:40)
1:00pm Financial Services & Community Investment on Financial Literacy 4/17 (1:45)
3:00pm City & Neighborhood Services on Snow melting machines/ pothole repair technology 4/7 ...   more »
View Article  West Roxbury Begins “Recycle More” Program
The following is a press release from the Mayor's Office:

Residents will receive large wheeled-carts for all recycling

Beginning July 14, residents of West Roxbury will be the next neighborhood to participate in Mayor Menino’s “Recycle More” program. The Boston Public Works Department will be distributing a 95-gallon wheeled-cart to ...   more »
View Article  Weekly City Council Programming Schedule 06/30/2008 - 7/11/2008
Boston City Council Television
Comcast Channel 51
10 AM to 5 PM
and www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp

Monday June 30
10:00am Boston City Council 6/25
1:00pm Government Operations on prohibiting dog rentals LIVE
4:00pm Housing on Mortgage lending practices LIVE

Tuesday July 1
10:00am Government Operations on the prep of certain ballots 5/5 ...   more »
View Article  TRAFFIC ADVISORY
CASEY OVERPASS NORTHBOUND TO BE REPAIRED

Traffic will be detoured

WHAT: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will be making repairs to the deck of the Casey Overpass in Jamaica Plain, which carries the Arborway (Route 203) over Washington Street. During the work, the northbound lanes of the bridge ...   more »
View Article  Pictures from the 2008 Parkway Soccer Family Day!

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View Article  Congratulations to the Bromley Heath Saints All-Star Cheerleaders: 2008 JAMFEST National Champions

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View Article  Weekly City Council Programming Schedule 06/23/2008 - 7/4/2008
Boston City Council Television
Comcast Channel 51
10 AM to 5 PM
and www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp


Monday June 23
10:00am Government Operations/ Ways & Means on Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) Tax exempt status of properties 5/27 (1:41)
1:00pm Government Operations/ Ways & Means on Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) ...   more »
View Article  Councillor Tobin Asks Council to Consider Cell Phone Parking Payment Technology
Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. wants drivers in Boston to be able to pay for parking spaces using their cell phones and will file an order this week asking the Boston City Council to hold a public hearing to consider a pilot program.

“Everyone has a cell phone ...   more »
View Article  Parkway Family Day - Live Video Broadcast
Watch videos from Parkway Family Day at Millennium Park on Saturday June 14th at 11:00 AM in this YouTube player:



Watch an archive of all the videos at Qik.com.
View Article  Reminder: Parkway Family Day This Saturday


Join Councillor Tobin for Parkway Family Day at West Roxbury’s Millennium Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
View Article  Parkway Soccer Family Day - June 14, 2008


The Parkway Soccer Family Day Planning Committee will host the annual Parkway Soccer Family Day at West Roxbury’s Millennium Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Organized by the Parkway Soccer Family Day Task Force, the event blends family-friendly activities with a patriotic civic ceremony and salute to our nation and veterans. Parkway Soccer Family Day will also include arts and crafts, food from local businesses, and much more!

Local youth will showcase their talents during the Parkway Idol Contest starting at 1:00.

Parkway Soccer Family Day is free and open to the public. In case of rain, call 617-327-3873 for an update.
View Article  Boston Youth Zone: June Resources and Opportunities
BOSTON R.O.C.K.S!!!
Do you Have Plans for the Summer? Are you looking to play on a sports team, to participate in a summer camp or to find an event in Boston? Boston R.O.C.K.S!!!- Recreational Opportunities for City Kids: If you are looking for summer programs for youth ages 8-18, check ...   more »
View Article  Weekly City Council Programming Schedule 06/2/2008 - 6/13/2008
Boston City Council Television
Comcast Channel 51
10 AM to 5 PM
and www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp

Monday June 2
10:00am Education Hearing on Minority students in Exam schools/ Participation in advanced standing courses LIVE
1:00pm Housing on the selling of 47 units at St. Botolph Apts 11/29 (2:50)
4:00pm Boston City Council ...   more »
View Article  Weekly City Council Programming Schedule 05/26/2008 - 6/6/2008
Boston City Council Television
Comcast Channel 51
10 AM to 5 PM
and www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp

Monday May 26
10:00am Government Operations on Just Cause Evictions 4/23 (2:40)
1:00pm Human rights on Boston Job Policy work performance 4/22 (1:52)
3:00pm Financial Services & Community Investments on City Residents Financial Literacy 4/17 (1:45)

...   more »
View Article  Councillor Tobin Calls for Tax Change at State’s Non-Profits
Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. wants to redirect a portion of the income taxes collected from workers at the Commonwealth’s various non-profit organizations back to the cities and towns where the non-profits are located.

Councillor Tobin, who first introduced the idea last year, re-filed an order at the ...   more »