Members of the 18 and under Irish National Basketball Team took on some of West Roxbury’s best basketball players on Thursday, July 2 at West Roxbury High School in two exhibition games.


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The event was organized by Joe Walsh, from Boston University’s Government Relations Department, in cooperation with Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. and the West Roxbury Community Center. The Irish team will face off against some of West Roxbury’s most talented players. One of the local teams is sponsored by Councillor Tobin’s summer league and represents the youngest players in the league.   more »

City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. holds district office hours in different locations each month.

Councillor Tobin’s April district office hours will be held on:

•Monday, April 13 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at JP Licks, 659 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. Jamaica Plain liaison Anna Sylvester will also attend.

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Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. next week will call for a City Council hearing to discuss Clear Channel Outdoor’s conversion to improved, environmentally-friendly billboard posters in Boston.

Councillor Tobin will file the order at the City Council’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, January 28. Councillor Tobin will ask for ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. this week was renamed Chair of the Committee on Arts, Film, Humanities & Tourism, a post he has held since 2002.

The 2009 committee assignments were announced by City Council President Michael Ross at the Council’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, January 14.

“I ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. is now accepting entries to his 7th annual holiday card contest from children who attend elementary schools in his district, which includes West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.

“I am looking for local kids who are willing to use their artistic talents to help ...   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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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 »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. last week announced Prostate Cancer Awareness Week in Boston to highlight the importance of regular screening for the disease and early detection.

Councillor Tobin filed a resolution at the Boston City Council’s weekly meeting meeting June 11 announcing Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, which ...   more »

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 »

In an effort to draw more voters to the polls, Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. wants the city to explore the feasibility of holding elections on Saturdays, and filed an order this week calling for a public hearing on the issue.

“Voter turnout in the last municipal election ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. last week was reappointed as the City Council’s Vice President and was tapped to head a new committee formed to plan the Boston City Council’s Centennial Celebration in 2009. He was also renamed Chair of the Committee on Arts, Film, Humanities & Tourism, ...   more »

City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. holds district office hours in different locations each month.

Councillor Tobin’s January district office hours will be held on:

Monday, January 28 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Councillor Tobin’s West Roxbury District Office, 1842 Centre Street, Suite 206, in West Roxbury. West Roxbury ...   more »

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Boston City Councilor John M. Tobin, Jr. invites the public to testify at a public hearing this week where the City Council’s Education Committee will discuss the Boston Public Schools’ policy concerning students with food allergies.

The hearing is scheduled for Friday, November 30 at City Hall at 12:00 noon ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. is now accepting entries to his 6th annual holiday card contest from children who attend elementary schools in his district, which includes West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.

“I look forward to my holiday card contest each year,” said Councillor Tobin, Chair of the ...   more »

I am proud to announce that my candidacy for the District 6 seat on the Boston City Council has been endorsed by numerous local trade unions.
As more local jobs are moved overseas and fewer goods are manufactured in the United States, our unions are needed more than ever to ...   more »

City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. holds district office hours in different locations each month.

Councillor Tobin’s October district office hours will be held on:

Wednesday, October 3 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the West Roxbury District Office 1842 Centre Street, Suite 206 in West Roxbury.

Saturday, October 6 ...   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. recently announced the addition of Legislative Aides Cliff L. McLean of West Roxbury and Alex Gordillo of Roxbury to his staff.

“I am thrilled to have Cliff and Alex on my staff,” said Councillor Tobin, who represents West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. “Both ...   more »

Building on the popularity of last year’s public awareness campaign, City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. today announced that Slow Down Boston 2007 will begin citywide on Monday, May 14.

“Spring is here and it’s time to remind people to slow down when driving through the city’s neighborhoods,” said Councilor ...   more »