- Introductions
- Notes from September meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- Mass Ave Coalition Festival wrap-up
- City Councilor Tania Anderson is invited to share D7 Advisory Group’s proposal for moratorium on developing city-owned land in District 7.
- City Council Redistricting – Hearing Thursday, Sept 29 at 3pm. Click here to view Carol Blair’s testimony
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Chester Square Neighbors Agenda September 7, 2022 at 7pm
Chester Square Neighbors Agenda September 7, 2022 at 7pm
Introductions
Notes from August meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Stoop party wrap-up
Sept 18, a festival like no other – residents, businesses and institutions along Mass Ave, celebrating who we are with live jazz on both sides of Chester Park, carriageway closed to make a fun space for kids, free raffle with prizes from local businesses, Mass Ave data diving hosted by NU Prof Michelle Borkin, toy boats and duckies in the fountains, South End Historical Society open house, Juan Perez’ paintings from our ‘hood, and MUCH more! Tonight, we’ll check in with the organizers of our Mass Ave Coalition Festival and welcome volunteers.
City Councilor Tania Anderson asks feedback on District 7 Advisory Group’s proposal for moratorium on developing city-owned land in District 7, to allow time for community to plan land use.
FYI
Election Days, Sept 6 & Nov 8 – Will you vote, work for a candidate, get a stipend to help in your poll location, or join your neighbors outside to attract and register voters?
Chester Square Neighbors website – If you have photos for chestersquareneighbors.org, please share with Alyssa (alyssa.joslyn.faria@gmail.com)
August 3 Agenda
Introductions
Notes from June meeting
Treasurer’s Report
6/19 Mass Ave History Walk report
7/13 Mass Ave Coalition potluck grill report
Stoop parties – Can we bring the party to you?
Mass Ave Coalition Sept 18 Festival in Chester Park – at 12:30, we’ll dedicate Jazz Square with a band from New England Conservatory who will then lead us to Chester Sq. Two bands from Jazz Boston will take turns playing from the two sides of the park and then together at the end of the afternoon (4pm). We’ll have an interactive Mass Ave history exhibit on the park fences, Mass Ave data diving hosted by NU Prof Michelle Borkin, local businesses offering codes and coupons for discounts and freebees, games and crafts for kids, and more. Tonight, we’ll talk about fountains, funds, electricity, volunteers, ….
Wish list – We understand the City has money for painting control boxes, business areas, the ARTery (runs along Northampton St in our neighborhood), and maybe more
Mark your calendar with Election Days, Sept 6 & Nov 8 – Will you vote, work for a candidate, get a stipend to help in your poll location, or join your neighbors outside to attract and register voters?
Agenda for June 1 Zoom
Introductions
Treasurer’s Report
Events
- Mass Ave Coalition History Walk – June 19, 1pm
- Mass Ave Coalition potluck grill July 13
- Stoop parties
- Mass Ave Coalition September 18 Festival in Chester Park
Private sewer proposal – maintenance & equity for those who live along our private alleys
Updates
- Tremont St Bus (#43) – MBTA bus network restructuring proposes less-than-hourly service
- Free Composting 24/7 at South End Library. Making good soil – Boston’s Compost Song
- Chester Square Neighbors website – If you have photos for chestersquareneighbors.org, please share with Alyssa (alyssa.joslyn.faria@gmail.com)
- Lower Roxbury Street Safety – pop-ups, chat with a planner, other events
- Pedestrian safety – Tremont @ Northampton
- Bicycle & scooter safety – Shawmut Ave & Northampton St
- Plan Newmarket re: circulation, zoning, jobs
- 541 Mass Ave – awaiting inspections
- Ebenezer (157 W Springfield St) – ZBA approved
- Alexandra Residences – ZBA deferred to July 12
- Tree Replacement and Care (Michelle, Alma Dell, Sara)