CONGRESS STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE BEGINNING MONDAY APRIL 2ND, 2007
C-6 South Boston, Massachusetts: BE ADVISED THAT THE CONGRESS STREET BRIDGE WILL BE SHUT DOWN TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC BEGINNNIG MONDAY APRIL 2ND, 2007 AT 5:00 AM. THE BRIDGE WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR APPROXIMATLEY FOUR MONTH WHILE WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MAKES NEEDED REPAIRS.ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY OF BOSTON TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AT 1-617-635-400
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3 Acres of Land         Developed How?        50+ units of new housing?

             Renters?           Owners?             How many stories high?    

                   Market rate housing?            Affordable housing?          

Citywide school?            Neighborhood school?       Or something else?

MEETING FOR NEIGHBORS
Wednesday, April 4, 6:30pm at the Woodbourne Apartments
Corner of Southbourne St & Hyde Park Ave (parking at Pagel Playground)

St. Andrew’s parish on Wachusett will soon be sold and developed. This meeting is being held by neighbors for neighbors to explore what local residents would like to see done with the property.

The realtor for the Boston Archdiocese will be there to hear what you have to say.

Come out so your opinion counts. All views will be heard and are welcome.

Hosted by the Greater Forest Hills Task Force

VEHICLE SECURITY TIPS
Boston, Massachusetts: Vehicle Security Tips The Boston Police Department would like to remind you to secure your vehicles when parking. The following vehicle safety tips will help reduce the likelihood that your vehicle will be broken into: Most larcenies from an auto are opportunistic. Thieves look for vehicles that contain valuables in plain site like electronics, wallets, briefcases, hockey equipment, and the like. The first rule of thumb is to take your valuables with you or secure them in your trunk if you must. GPS devices are of particular interest to thieves and it is important to not only remove the device but also remove the suction cup holder from the windshield or mount. Thieves look for these mounting devices and when one is spotted, they assume a device is likely hidden inside your vehicle and will be tempted to break in. Additional tips: * Invest in an anti-theft device. Protect your car from being stolen. An anti-theft device is essential. An audible alarm alerts attention to the car. Anti-theft locking devices hold the steering wheel in place. Having an anti-theft device can also lower the cost of your auto insurance. * Lock your doors and windows. A thief will insert a wire into a slightly open window to pop up the door lock. An unlocked door is an open invitation to a thief. * When possible park in a well lit area. For additional safety tips please visit http://www.BostonCrimeWatch.com
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Please join us Saturday, April 28th, in Jamaica Plain neighborhoods all over the city, as we all help to make Boston Shine. A spring clean up is the perfect way to say good-bye to winter and welcome in the spring. Boston Shines is an opportunity to work side by side with neighbors, corporate volunteers, universities, neighborhood businesses, public organizations and private agencies. Please sign up online at http://www.cityofboston.gov/neighborhoods/bostonshines.asp or contact Lesley Delaney Hawkins at Lesley.delaneyhawkins@cityofboston.gov.

Check out what Neighbors for Neighbors members have accomplished in years past through Boston Shines.

Check out what Kristen Simmons has been up to as reported by By Ryan Rose Weaver, Globe Correspondent  |  March 25, 2007: For some, it takes an ecovillage.

Did you see The Princess Bride on the lawn of the Loring-Greenough House last year?  If you had fun and want to make it happen again, this is a short-term volunteer opportunity for you.

JP Centre/South Main Streets was recently awarded a second-year grant to expand First Thursdays – incorporating other art forms including film.

We are looking for people who love movies and want to help plan outdoor movies in JP in the summer.  Our first meeting will be in the beginning of April (potentially, April 3rd, 10th, 11th or 12th) depending on people’s availability).

Please contact sharon.centresouth@gmail.com if you are interested or just want to suggest a movie.

Thank you!

THERE WERE TWO CONFIRMED ATTEMPTED BREAKING INTO RESIDENTIAL HOMES DURING THE DAY TIME HOURS WHILE THE RESIDENTS WERE AT HOME.
E-13 Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts: There were two seperate incidents of an attemtp to break into an apartment while the residents were at home within the Jamaica Plain area. In one incident the suspect banged on the residents front door while holding a flat head screw driver in his hand. When the occupant came to the door he fled in a red chevrolet cavalier with a partial registration, 69V—. The suspect was a black male, 6′-6’2″, dark complection, late 30,s, bushy mustache, wearing black knit hat, and red jacket. In the second house break the suspect rang the victims door bell. The victim looked out the window, observed an unknown white hispanic male, 5’7″ and went back to her bedroom. Shortly after hearing the bell ring the suspect got into her house, entered her room with a mask over his face and fled after seeing victim inside the bedrooom. If you encounter strangers ringing your door bell or outside of your property that are unknown to you call 911 and let use assist you by finding out the reason why that person is at your residence. Never let someone in your home if you don’t know them, call the police!
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STOP THE WAR – RALLY & MARCH
A-1 Downtown Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Police District A-1 Business Alert On March 24th, there will be a “Stop The War” rally and march. The rally will take place at the Boston Common bandstand at 11:00am. There will be music and speeches at the rally. At 1:00pm, the guest speakers including Cindy Sheehan will address the demonstrators. At 2:15pm, the demonstrators will march through the Boston Common and exit onto Park Street (at the State House), proceeding onto Beacon Street taking a left onto Bowdoin Street, right onto Cambridge Street, left onto New Sudbury Street, right onto Congress Street, right onto State Street, left onto Washington Street, right onto Winter Street and cross Tremont Street onto the Boston Common. The demonstrators will proceed to the bandstand. “Thank you” speeches will be given and the crowd will then disperse around 4:00pm. Streets will be shut down during the march. Expect traffic delays in the vicinity of the march as the demonstrators walk along the route. There will be a significant police presence. Any questions regarding the event, contact Sgt. Tom Lema, District A-1 Community Service, Tel. #617-343-4627.
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STOP THE WAR – RALLY & MARCH
A-1 Downtown Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Police District A-1 Business Alert On March 24th, there will be a “Stop The War” rally and march. The rally will take place at the Boston Common bandstand at 11:00am. There will be music and speeches at the rally. At 1:00pm, the guest speakers including Cindy Sheehan will address the demonstrators. At 2:15pm, the demonstrators will march through the Boston Common and exit onto Park Street (at the State House), proceeding onto Beacon Street taking a left onto Bowdoin Street, right onto Cambridge Street, left onto New Sudbury Street, right onto Congress Street, right onto State Street, left onto Washington Street, right onto Winter Street and cross Tremont Street onto the Boston Common. The demonstrators will proceed to the bandstand. “Thank you” speeches will be given and the crowd will then disperse around 4:00pm. Streets will be shut down during the march. Expect traffic delays in the vicinity of the march as the demonstrators walk along the route. There will be a significant police presence. Any questions regarding the event, contact Sgt. Tom Lema, District A-1 Community Service, Tel. #617-343-4627. Details
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