(email info@chestersquareassociation.org with any questions)
1. Parking task force – The South End Forum is convening a task force to address parking issues in the South End, with the goal of making recommendations to the City. Please email info@chestersquareassociation.org if you’re interested.
2. Urban renewal – informational meetings concerning the extension of Urban Renewal (South End area extends to Melnea Cass Blvd):
∙ Tues Mar 31 @ 6pm –BRA Boardroom, City Hall
∙ Thur Apr 2 @ 6:30pm – Blackstone Community Ctr, 50 West Brookline St
∙ Mon Apr 13 @ 6pm – Cardinal Hall, Madison Park High, 75 Malcolm X Blvd
3. Concerning downspouts that empty roof water onto public sidewalk, causing an icing hazard for pedestrians, Mr Adam Horst (Boston Water & Sewer, 989-7433) is available to consult with building owners on alternatives.

As our first bulbs sprout, I’m told street cleaning (and tag & tow) will begin when melting reveals the curbs. Much as we have longed for the snow to be gone, we must now face an aftermath of trash and damage.

Thankfully, the South End Forum is collecting notes for repairs and clean-up to be submitted to the Mayors Office. If you are aware of a pothole, a clogged drain, a missing sign, a broken streetlight, graffiti, park fence damage, a particularly trashy corner, or any other clean-up/fix-up item, please comment on this post or email info@chestersquareassociation.org.

Also, on May 2, the city will provide equipment for, and collect refuse from, our neighborhood clean-up. If you’d like to help, (as above) please comment or email. In the meantime, if you can spare a few minutes to pick up along your sidewalk, perhaps when you take your trash out, THANK YOU!

– Carol Blair, President

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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