Just a reminder that this Tuesday, August 2, 2005, is National Night Out. National Night Out is a nation-wide night out against crime. For more information on National Night Out go to . Public Safety Officials also have a Cavalcade that makes several stops around the city on that day. ...   more »

Weekly Programming Schedule 8/1– 8/5 2005*

Monday August 1

10:00 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – Police Department 5/24 AM (2:48)
1:00 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing Police Department 5/24 PM (2;43)
2:00 – Youth Affairs Hearing on various grants (Live)
4:00 – City & Neighborhood ...   more »

Under Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, many affordable housing developments face the risk of becoming market rate units over the next few years. The Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Housing recently created a sub-committee to deal specifically with the current issue of expiring use housing. That sub-committee held its first public hearing today at St. John's Church on Washington Street in West Roxbury. Many residents from nearby High Point Village, an affordable development at risk, were there to provide their concerns and ideas. One of the key points of discussion was House Bill 4127, a home rule petition from the City of Boston passed unanimously by the City Council that would preserve these at-risk units as affordable. Councillor Tobin submitted the following written testimony to the sub-committee:   more »

With temperatures soaring into the 90s and high humidity readings, I want to advise residents to keep cool and to stay healthy. According to news reports, tomorrow is expected to be cooler, but the following information is useful to remember all season.

First, please check on your elderly neighbors and ...   more »

I want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to the Puerto Rican community in my district and across the City of Boston for a very successful festival this coming weekend. I was honored to speak at the raising of the Puerto Rican flag at City Hall Plaza yesterday to celebrate Constitution Day and kick off the festival week. Puerto Ricans have made extraordinary contributions to the City of Boston and the United States of America. Fittingly, this year’s festival is dedicated to the men and women of Puerto Rico serving overseas in our military. To them and all the members of Boston’s Puerto Rican community, I thank you for all you continue to do for our city and country and have a great festival this weekend!   more »

Weekly Programming Schedule 7/25/05– 7/29/05*

Monday July 25

10:00 - Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – CFO Overview 5/12 (2:07)
12:30 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – CFO Cabinet: Assessing, Auditing, Budget
Management, Purchasing and Treasury 5/12 (3:45)

Tuesday July 26

10:00 – Ways & Means Hearing ...   more »

Local restaurant El Oriental de Cuba in Jamaica Plain was destroyed by a firebomb this week.

Boston City Councillor John Tobin visited the scene and filed this video report:




"That's our job as elected officials to get this restaurant open as soon as possible, to get the tenants back in their apartments, and build this place up better than ever. We've also offered to help find other restaurant jobs if that's what they desire. Let the Boston Police and Fire departments conduct their investigations and hope that the person or persons responsible for this outrageous act in our community are found and brought to justice."

Boston Globe: Cuban eatery finds help on the menu.

ICE- In Case of Emergency for Cell Phone Contacts

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Paramedics will turn to a victim's cell phone for clues to that person's identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone ...   more »

On Wednesday, July 20, 2005, I attended the opening of Boston Movie Tours (BMT). BMT is a company operated by Jeff and Rachel Coveney. Jeff and Rachel got the idea for BMT from a similar program in Hawaii.


BMT is a walking tour about a mile long, starting at the ...   more »

NSTAR is in the process of attempting to improve electric service in the Jamaica Plain area by converting key circuits to a more reliable and efficient system. This ongoing process, which began in 2004, is set to continue into 2007. The converting process, having already begun on Colburn Street, will continue throughout the summer, targeting areas such as Dunster Road, Orchard Street, Lakeville Road, parts of Centre Street, and other surrounding neighborhoods. In the event that an outage is necessary, NSTAR has stated that they will send notification through U.S. mail two weeks in advance of the planned outage. You can view a complete breakdown of the project at the Jamaica Plain Library as well as at the Community Health Center. NSTAR’s website provides further information, such as the planned work schedule and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the project.

For Customer Service assistance, call:
1-800-592-2000 regarding service interruptions, account inquiries, or moving information; or
1-800-572-9337 regarding gas leaks and other emergencies.

With any further questions, contact NSTAR Community Liaison Walter Salvi at 617-541-7015 or at walter_salvi@nstaronline.com

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Boston Police announced yesterday that they have made an arrest in two recent murders that authorities believe are related.

I want to thank the Boston Police Department for its hard work apprehending the suspect who is accused of killing a Jamaica Plain man and a Roxbury man in their apartments ...   more »

What is the shortest English word that contains the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F?   more »

Monday July 18

10:00 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – CFO Overview 5/12 (2:07)
12:30 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – CFO Cabinet: Assessing, Auditing, Budget
Management, Purchasing and Treasury 5/12 (3:45)

Tuesday July 19

10:00 – Ways & Means FY06 Budget Hearing – BPS Achievement ...   more »

On Thursday, August 11th, Boston City Councillor John Tobin will chair a public hearing regarding coyotes and the existing animal control laws (docket # 0599). The hearing will be held at Boston City Hall, 5th floor Iannella Chambers at 1:00 PM.

Preventing Conflicts With Coyotes

Coyotes are currently well established ...   more »

Following the shooting death of a resident at Jamaica Plain’s Amory Street Development this past weekend, residents met Monday with Boston Housing Authority (BHA) management and police and representatives of the Boston Police Department to discuss building safety at the complex.

According to a statement from the BHA, the management ...   more »

Offered by Councillor JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

CITY OF BOSTON

IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND FIVE

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING
PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMOVE GRAFFITI

WHEREAS, The City of Boston and its residents take pride in the preservation, upkeep, and beautification of its neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, The presence of graffiti in ...   more »

ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO 12:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY JULY 12, 2005 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2005 AT 11:30 A.M.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR:

The following were received:
0914 - Message ...   more »

The next meeting of the Boston City Council is schedule for 11:30am on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. The meeting will be held at Boston City Hall in the Iannella Chambers located on the 5th floor of Boston City Hall. Councillor Tobin will be introducing a city ordinance regarding the removal ...   more »

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