John Tobin Boston City Councillor

Ireland’s Best Young Basketball Players Challenged West Roxbury Team July 2

Team Tobin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:56:56 -0400

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.

Councillor Tobin Announces April 2009 District Office Hours

Team Tobin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:47:56 -0400

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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Councillor Tobin to Call for Hearing on Billboard Maintenance in Boston

Team Tobin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:56:12 -0500

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 ...

Tobin Renamed Chair of City Council’s Arts Committee

Team Tobin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:58:13 -0500

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 ...

Councillor Tobin Now Accepting Annual Holiday Card Contest Entries

Team Tobin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:05:13 -0400

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 ...

Councillor Tobin Calls for a Comprehensive ISD Warning Notification System

Team Tobin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:57:05 -0400

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 ...

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

Team Tobin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:20:38 -0400

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Councillor Tobin Asks Council to Consider Cell Phone Parking Payment Technology

Team Tobin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:39:16 -0400

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 ...

Councillor Tobin Names Prostate Cancer Awareness Week

Team Tobin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:35:41 -0400

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 ...

Councillor Tobin Calls for Tax Change at State’s Non-Profits

Team Tobin — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:45:32 -0400

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 ...