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

Notes from December Meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Estelle’s – sidewalk café proposal before the Public Improvement Commission
Eva’s Tailors & Dry Cleaners – proposal for commercial parking in front of 605 Massachusetts Ave.
Election of officers for 2014
Other Business
Next Meeting?

21 attended – 8 represented Estelle’s, 1 represented Corner Café, & Sara Mitchell presided.
Carol Blair provided an update on South End Historic Apartments Renovations. Work is ramping up and further details will be available soon.
Neighborhood Clean-up Debriefing – Sara reported BPD provided hot chocolate, Sargent House cleaned and planted bulbs, 25 people participated, 70 bags were filled with leaves and trash, and 200 daffodil bulbs were distributed.
Corner Café: Ilknur Duman requested support before the Licensing Board to extend service to 12 pm and to maintain the 8 outdoor seats currently provided. Those in attendance voted to support Corner Café’s request before the city’s licensing board.
Estelle’s – a team of professionals representing Estelle’s described proposed sidewalk seating (10 tables/20 chairs) along Tremont St windows. Discussion that followed suggested possible benefits of activity on the sidewalk and also losses to pedestrians using the sidewalk. An alternative that would intrude less on the pedestrian experience and take advantage of sidewalk space owned by Estelles (on Massachusetts Ave) to provide tables for 4 seemed promising. While there was interest from members in the general idea of outside dining at this location, the meeting decided to deny the request for support without prejudice and to urge Estelles to return with a revised plan . A subsequent letter has itemized concerns and suggested particular modifications.
Nominations for CSANA’s January Election of 2014 officers – The Executive Committee has nominated Carol Blair for president. Sara Mitchell and Lloyd Fillion want continue serving on the board. Mark Carrig and Craig Lovewell also indicated an interest in serving.
South End Forum – Representing neighborhood associations throughout the South End, the Forum continues to work to improve the effectiveness of the city’s trash collection program. In an effort to improve conditions following snow, the Forum has also decided to support enforcement of city ordinances which prohibit saving on-street parking spaces.
Next Meeting – January 8, 2014