Be Heard, Be Informed, Get Connected, Get Involved!

This Saturday, February 13th join the City of Boston, the Boston Public Health Commission, East Boston NoDrugs Coalition and concerned neighbors at the Harborside Community Center at 312 Border Street for an informational and educational event on the issue of substance abuse.  The event runs from 10am to 2pm and will be a way for residents to ask questions and get answers to an insidious and widespread problem that effects individuals, families and neighborhoods.  The Neighborhood Watch Unit will be attending and will have information available on how YOU can get involved in your neighborhood.

Business members of the Peabody Square/Ashmont area in Dorchester along with St Marks Area Main Streets met this morning to discuss implementing an organized Business Watch in their local business district.  "The idea has been tossed around for awhile but unfortunately has never taken hold" said Dan Larner, Executive Director of SMAMS.  A number of recent incidents along with an increase in loitering, aggressive panhandling, skatebording and lack of cleanliness has prompted business owners, managers and employees to rally around the idea that an organized group of individuals can make an area inhospitable to crime and more hospitable for business.  The Neighborhood Watch Unit has also presented to Hyde Park and Dudley Square Main Streets.  We, along with our many partners, look forward to getting this preventative program off the ground!