Chester Square Neighbors Agenda
May 6, 2026 at 7pm (6:45 Zoom practice/social)

Advance registration required:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oVtp2WMUTUqtxGcyoM2XcQ

Introductions
Notes on Zoom April 1
Treasurer’s Report
558 Mass Ave – Historic plaque unveiled. To see inside 558, view restoration plans and capital
campaign progress, and donate, click here.
Keeping neighborhood safe and clean – camera at 229 NH, BPD 4/29
Love your block clean-up
Grant application for 2027 Jazz concert
Friends of Chester Park
Game nights – what day of the week? Summer game night in park?
Community Fest 2026 – September 26, 2026 (Saturday)

FYI
Thursday -get your free ticket for jazz concert at Union Church, 6:30-9 pm
Sat, May 2 – Love Your Block Chester Park & Northampton St, clean up & post trash signs, Meet
by the fountain near 544 Mass Ave, 10-12n
May 6 – South End Spring Stroll 4-8pm
May 16 – Victory Program Tour, 10-12pm
May 27 – Tour the new Carter School on the Southwest Corridor, a Boston Public School for
children with multiple disabilities, 2-3pm
June 7 – first @TheFountain, our monthly social, playtime & clean-up
Sept 26 – Community Fest 2026

Introductions
Notes on Feb 4 Zoom
Treasurer’s Report
Boston’s Coordinated Response Team has a goal – “to ensure that anyone in Boston struggling with addiction has timely access to care — and that neighborhoods have the support and coordination needed to thrive.” Kellie Young will talk with us about their work, recommendations announced recently by the Working Group, and our observations.
Game nights
Resources for those concerned about security for our neighbors – Jean

• Introductions
• Notes on Nov 5 Zoom
• Treasurer’s Report
• Nov 22 Clean-Up

Mass Ave Coalition’s Mass Ave Merrymakers: Dec 5, 6:30 pm (Community Studio, 607 Columbus Ave)

Cookie Swap: Dec 6, 9:30 am, (meet at Community Studio) to hang wreaths on light poles along Mass Ave. Email Bob Barney if you can help Friday or Saturday.

December 19th at 6 pm (Susan Bailis Assisted Living) – sing carols & other holiday songs with residents. Email Carol Blair if you’d like to join us.

2025 Leadership and programming

FYI

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will stop at Blackstone Square Saturday, December 6, 5:45 pm

South End Historical Society: Alexandra (Dec 9)