United States Congressman
Michael E. Capuano
&
The Tobin Committee

cordially invite you to attend
a breakfast reception on behalf of

John M. Tobin, Jr.
Boston City Councillor

Saturday, March 12, 2005
9:00 – 11:00a.m.

Doyle’s Cafe
3484 Washington Street
Jamaica Plain

Suggested Contribution: $25
Kids Free

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The Tobin Committee

cordially invites you to attend
a breakfast reception in honor of

John M. Tobin, Jr.
Boston City Councillor

Saturday, March 5, 2005
9:00 – 11:00a.m.

The West Roxbury Pub & Restaurant
1885 Centre Street
West Roxbury

Suggested Contribution: $25
Kids Free

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From click to the canvas tips for area photo fans
By Debra Filcman/ Correspondent
Friday, February 25, 2005
West Roxbury & Roslindale Transcript

Photographer Ellie Keenan has always captured the beauty of everyday life with her camera. Now she wants to make sure fellow artists capture it just as accurately with their brushes and canvas.

Keenan delivered her first photography lecture at the library last Wednesday, addressing a group of approximately 25 West Roxbury Art Association members.

An assistant to City Councilor John Tobin was also in attendance to announce an initiative to care for children of association members whose parents have been sent overseas in the military. Extra art supplies, including paints, crayons and coloring books, will be collected and distributed to these children.   more »

Community honors four new Troop 5 Eagle Scouts
West Roxbury & Roslindale Transcript
Friday, February 25, 2005

Hundreds of friends, family and fellow Scouts recently honored Alexander J. Bisaga, Dennis M. Durant, Thomas E. Flanagan III and John F. Holbrook at an Eagle Scout presentation ceremony and reception.

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Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. today was reappointed as Chair of both the City Council’s Education Committee and the Committee on Arts, Film, Humanities & Tourism.

Councillor Tobin’s appointment was announced by Council President Michael Flaherty at the City Council’s weekly meeting. Councilor Tobin, who represents District 6, ...   more »

Stem-cell option eyed by councilor
By Megan Tench, Globe Staff | February 24, 2005

As the debate continues on Beacon Hill over stem-cell research, a Boston city councilor is considering a measure to promote the controversial practice of storing the blood from umbilical cords as a source of stem cells for future medical treatments for the child, parent, or sibling.   more »

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on March 8, 2005 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall. The subject of the hearing is:

Docket #0200 HOME RULE PETITION REGARDING TERMS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

This matter was sponsored by Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. and was referred to the Committee on Government Operations on January 12, 2005, 2005.   more »

Boston City Council Television Comcast Channel 51
www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil

Upcoming Council Hearings

February 22, 2005 Iannella Council Chamber 12:30 PM
Committee on City & Neighborhood Services
Rob Consalvo, Chair

Docket #0219 Order for a hearing on Snow Removal and the potential use of snow melting machines. Sponsored by Councillor Michael Flaherty.
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John Tobin attended the grand opening at Java Jo's in Jamaica Plain.

"It's a great thing for Jamaica Plain. It's become a real meeting place fo the community. Looking forward to more store openings across our city. These types of small businesses are the heartbeat of the community. The more ribbon cuttings the better. Hopefully we can get this replicated across the district."
John Tobin
2/3/05   more »

"You're very fortunate to be working with a City Councillor who understands the issues of the city."

"John's one of the Councillors I look forward to working with continually in our city on issues that effect people's lives."

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino
2/3/05   more »

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Councilor joins the blog crowd
Forget about "Friends" and "ER."
There's a new show in town, and it doesn't star Jennifer Aniston or Noah Wyle.
District 6 City Councilor John Tobin, with help from one of his constituents, has put the finishing touches on his new Web site and video blog, essentially an online video diary.   more »