This Wednesday, November 1st, JP Centre/South Main Streets and Hyde/Jackson Main Streets along with support from this office, the Mayor's office, and other Jamaica Plain elected officials and neighborhood groups are sponsoring JP Cooks for a Cause. This is a benefit for all the JP businesses affected by the recent arson attacks and fires throughout different sections of the business districts. Participating JP restaurants and stores are each donating a portion of their proceeds from the day to the fire fund established earlier this year. A list of participating restaurants and businesses is below.

The investigation into the arson attacks is ongoing. In addition to the city's offered reward, Councillor Tobin has pledged an additional $1,000 to the cause.   more »

Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr. is now accepting entries to his 5th annual holiday card contest from children who attend elementary schools in his district, which includes West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.

“My annual Holiday Card Contest is a great way to showcase the work of my district’s ...   more »

Monday October 30
10:00 – Public Utilities & Cable Hearing on satellite dish placement 10/20
12:00 – Boston City Council Meeting 10/25
2:00 – Public Safety Hearing on various grants for Police Department (Live)
3:30 – Aviation & Transportation Hearing on taxicab bill of rights 10/26 (0:51)

Tuesday October 31
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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 ...   more »

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