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Snow Challenges : South End Forum Activity, Follow-up by CSANA?
Alexandra Hotel – Update
Events this year?

Bad News: There’s more snow coming. (If you feel helpful, please share generously.)

Good News: The South End Forum has monitored snow clearance this week and convinced the Mayors Office and Public Works the South End needs more attention. Crews were in the South End yesterday and will be back today till about 4 PM.

Report trouble spots: Please take the time to document particular situations where snow removal is needed to make walking or driving safe. You may call the Mayors’ Hotline at 617-635-4500, download the Citizen Connect app to your phone, or go online to the Mayor’s 24 hour Constituent Service:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24/

A Reminder: Placing an object in the street to save a parking space is no longer accepted practice in the South End. Please respect the need to share this precious space.

A Vision: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our streets were cleared like they are in Montreal. Check out this video (link provided by Steve Fox of the South End Forum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tHLyOjMhc#t=51

Special thanks to those who have cleared their nearby fire hydrant. Engine 22 Company is clearing hydrants as they’re able, but, as you might imagine, many have been buried.
Also, thanks to those who have gone out of their way, as they shovel, to find an appropriate place to put snow. It is critical that sidewalks be clear for safe passage. Also, Public Works has asked that we pass the word that their efforts are slowed when they must replow streets that have been narrowed by shovelers.
Carol Blair, President

Hope this finds all of you safe and warm after the storm. Your newly elected leadership team invites you to participate in our neighborhood meeting to discus:
∙ Tenants Development Corporation’s desire to acquire the vacant lot at 151 Lenox St for development,
∙ The use of space-savers after clearing snow from a parking space,
∙ South End Forum and our relationship to the forum, and
∙ Shared expectations for our meetings.
We will begin at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4th at Harriet Tubman House, 566 Columbus Ave. Look forward to seeing you there and be careful in the snow and ice as well.
Be well!!
Bud Larievy, Secretary
Chester Square Area Neighborhood Association