Residents of Ward 20, Precinct 16 are invited to my first Precinct Party tonight, Wednesday, October 1, at the West Roxbury Pub & Restaurant from 7 to 9:00 p.m.

The Precinct Parties are an opportunity for residents to talk to me about the issues facing your block, your neighborhood and ...   more »

As the temperature begins to drop and fuel prices remain high, many residents are worried about how they are going to heat their homes this winter. Soaring food and gas costs have many families and individuals anxious about the coming winter.

According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and ...   more »

WEST ROXBURY-ROSLINDALE ROTARY CLUB IS PLEASED TO ONCE AGAIN HOST ITS ANNUAL CPR TRAINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FAULKNER HOSPITAL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH.

THIS YEAR'S TRAINING WILL BE AT THE ROSLINDALE COMMUNITY CENTER, 6 CUMMINS HIGHWAY, IN ROSLINDALE. REGISTRATION IS FROM 5-5:30, WITH TRAINING FROM 5:30-8:30 P.M.

SPACE IS ...   more »

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Monday September 29
10:00am Environment & Health on Bisphenol A 5/29 (4:22)
2:30pm Boston City Council Meeting 8/6 (1:49)

Tuesday September 30
10:00am Aviation & Transportation on Jitney Petitions LIVE
12:00pm Ways & Means FY09 Budget ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. is calling on the city’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to consider implementing a comprehensive warning notification system for all illegal violations under its jurisdiction.

Councillor Tobin filed an order at the City Council’s weekly meeting today calling for a public hearing to explore ...   more »

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Monday September 22
10:30am Economic Development & Planning on transfer of care, custody, management & control of certain city facilities LIVE
1:30pm Ways & Means FY09 Budget with Property & Construction Management 5/6 (2:14)
4:00pm Special ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr., Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Arts, Film, Humanities & Tourism, and the members of the Boston City Council honored comedian and actor Dane Cook with a Boston City Council Resolution naming Wednesday, September 17, 2008 “Dane Cook Day” in the City of Boston.




The presentation took place in the Council Chamber at the beginning of the City Council’s weekly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the 5th floor of Boston City Hall.


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Due to severe weather forecasts, this event has been postponed to a date to be announced.

Inaugural Event Features Salsa Legend Tito Rojas
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in collaboration with Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, has announced the inaugural production of Caliente, celebrating Latin culture through music and dance. This free ...   more »

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Monday September 8
10:30am Economic Development & Planning on tax exempt bonds for BIFDA Project LIVE
1:00pm Environment & Health on $25K Grant for Environment Department LIVE
3:00pm Boston City Council 7/30 (1:30)

Tuesday September 9
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DJ's at the Garden

Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids.

There's so much to do right here in your own backyard: history, cluture, and family fun - you name it you can find it here. Walk the Freedom Trail, go shopping on Newbury Street, camp, swim or birdwatch on the Harbor Islands, visit a museum, or take advantage of all the free activities in town.
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Mayor Thomas M. Menino is delighted to announce the launch of Caliente, celebrating Latin culture through music and dance. The concert will take place on September 6 from 4 – 8pm and will be headlined by salsa legend Tito Rojas.

On a day where there will be something for everyone, ...   more »

The (ahts): The Boston Arts Festival continues to expand annually with this year’s event running from Friday, September 12 to Sunday September 14.



Taking place in Christopher Columbus Park, this free event has proven to be a firm favorite with residents, visitors and artists attracting not only huge crowds but ...   more »

Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury and Boston City Councilor John M. Tobin are teaming up to bring Fenway Park to West Roxbury for local senior citizens on Wednesday, September 3 during “Fenway in Your Backyard” at the The Boston Lodge of Elks, 1 Morrell Street.

Neighborhood seniors are invited to watch ...   more »

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 as of August 7 are listed first to last place below:
Regan 8-0
Flynn 6-3
Sittig 6-4
Rusk 5-4
Aroca 4-4
Kelly ...   more »

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Monday August 4
10:00am Boston City Council Meeting 7/30 (1:30)
12:00pm Environment & Health on Bisphenol A 5/29 (4:22)

Tuesday August 5
10:00am Public Safety on Various Public Safety Grants LIVE
2:00pm Post Audit & Oversight ...   more »

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Monday July 28
10:00am Education on civic participation in schools 10/18 (2:18)
12:30 pm Ways & Means FY09Budget: Family & Community Engagement 6/13 (1:29)
2:00pm Ways & Means FY09 BPS Budget: School Safety 5/30 (2:18)

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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
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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.


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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