John Tobin Boston City Councillor

Bicon Dental- October 17, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:49:22 -0400

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The building located at 501 Arborway in Jamaica Plain (the “Arborway Property”), according to the website www.bicon.com, appears to be being used by Bicon LLC (together with Debbie LLC and its other affiliates, “Bicon”) as a dental clinic, business headquarters and ...

Pawn Shops and Police To Collaborate- August 29, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:52:38 -0400

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The amount of personal property that is stolen in Boston cannot be thoroughly traced by the Boston Police Department (BPD) because of limited manpower, resources, and information; and

WHEREAS: Pawn shops are one of the locations where stolen goods could be discovered; ...

Minimizing Impact Device Usage During Daytime- June 13, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:55:07 -0400

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: Quiet neighborhoods are integral to the quality of life and welfare of the residents of Boston; and

WHEREAS: Excessive and prolonged noise is disrupting to the daily lives of residents and to the commerce of local business owners; and

WHEREAS: Impact devices ...

Public Space Dedications- April 11, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:56:35 -0400

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The City of Boston has a rich historical tradition that includes many citizens who have made significant contributions to the city, state and country in which they lived; and

WHEREAS: From time to time the City of Boston chooses to honor ...

Health Benefit Contributions Increase for New City Employees- March 28, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:51:02 -0400

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: Based on a recent Boston Municipal Research Bureau report, the City of Boston’s health insurance costs have increased by more than 92 percent over the last six years; and

WHEREAS: This growth in costs represents an average increase of 11 percent ...

Poet Laureate- January 31, 2007

Team Tobin — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:53:56 -0500

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

Whereas: There are times in the affairs of a great metropolis
when only poetry can give a voice to the profound
sentiments of solemnity or celebration of the general populace; and

Whereas: Of late there has been a matter of great public ...

Recycling- October 25, 2006

Team Tobin — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:45:20 -0400

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The City of Boston Public Works Department currently supplies residents with blue recycling bins upon request; and

WHEREAS: Many residents have contacted my office requesting larger recycling bins with lids which would hold a larger volume of recyclable materials and would better ...

ISD As of Right Permits- August 23, 2006

Team Tobin — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:00:53 -0400

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The Inspectional Services Department issues permits to property owners for new construction and additions to existing structures; and

WHEREAS: Any project in compliance with that neighborhood’s zoning code is termed an “as of right” project; and

WHEREAS: Permits are issued for “as ...

Dental Awareness- March 1, 2006

Team Tobin — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:19:07 -0500

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: February was “Dental Awareness Month”; and

WHEREAS: According to the Massachusetts Coalition for Oral Health, children in Boston have poorer oral health than the state-wide average; and

WHEREAS: Poor oral health affects children from low-income and minority household disproportionately; with 25% of ...

Visitor Parking Solutions- February 1, 2006

Team Tobin — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:31:35 -0500

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: Boston’s Resident Permit Parking program has been in
place for approximately 35 years; and

WHEREAS: Boston’s only visitor parking policy consists of a few
designated 2-hour parking spots in residential areas; and

WHEREAS: Other major cities such as Chicago, Seattle, and
...