Chester Square Neighbors
Agenda for Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019 at 7pm
Hampton House, 155 Northampton St

A lot has happened since our last meeting. We’ll have updates and dialog about next steps re:
• The Alexandra Hotel
• Set-asides for parks, trees, Silver Line, and community fund.
• Issues not yet resolved – parking, deliveries, hours of construction
• Approvals still needed: zoning & Landmarks reviews
• 770 Tremont St – Tuesday 3/2, 6 pm at Hampton House
• 223 Northampton St – Tuesday 3/2, 7 pm at Hampton House
• Bicycle parking – 7/11, Seiyo, Alexandra, Blue Bikes @ Washington/Lenox & Tremont/Northampton
• Waterworks repairs on Mass Ave inbound (carriageway) begin April 1. Work hours 7am-4pm
• Trees – Join Speak for the Trees. Also summer jobs: Teen Urban Tree Corps
• League of Women for Community Service, CPA $ to restore 558 Mass Ave

Next Chester Square Neighbors’ Meetings: Wednesdays, May 1, Jun 5

Chester Square Neighbors
Agenda for Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019 at 7pm
Hampton House, 155 Northampton St

1. Introductions
2. Minutes of February meeting
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Amendment to 2019 budget concerning Chester Park funds
5. Alexandra
6. Events
a. spring gatherings?
b. 2019 stoop parties
7. Next Chester Square Neighbors’ Meetings: Wednesdays, April 3, May 1

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Hampton House, 155 Northampton St.
7pm – 8:30pm

1. Introductions
2. Minutes of January meeting
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. 770 Tremont proposed expansion to 14,840 sf in 4 floors – office, restaurant, 6 apartments
5. Alexandra Hotel Comment letter w/ attached list of requests (click each to review drafts).
Also, please note
· February 7 public meeting: 6-7:30pm, St Augustine & St Martin Church, 29-33 Lenox St
· Submit comments: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/alexandra-hotel
6. Draft principles relating to marijuana business proposals
7. Updates:
· Winter event?
· NU data research

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Hampton House, 155 Northampton St.
7pm – 8:30pm

Important items:

1. Elect executive committee for 2019. The following are offered as candidates:
Carol Blair, President
Sara Mitchell, Vice President
Alyssa Faria, Secretary
Kelsey Schiller, Treasurer
Kyndal Feinman, Events Chair

2. Three years ago, Chester Square Neighbors envisioned The Alexandra preserved as a boutique hotel. Many neighbors are pleased that The Alexandra Partners have proposed to restore the façade and build a hotel within. But the “expanded project notification form (EPNF)” shows a 155.5-ft-high structure behind the 66-ft-high facade. What do we want to negotiate with the Alexandra Partners? If you have an interest in this project, you may
· See the EPNF: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/alexandra-hotel
· Come to Chester Square Neighbors meeting Jan 2 to share thoughts
· Attend public meeting January 9, 6-7:30pm, Boston Water & Sewer, 980 Harrison Ave
· Advise Carol Blair (member of the Impact Advisory Group) of your ideas and priorities
· Submit comments on the EPNF (due Jan 23)