Introduction

Notes on Sept 3 potluck

Treasurer’s Report – Jim

Community Fest 2025

7-11 (Liquor license proposal)

Tenants Development Corp (Senior Housing at 151 Lenox St)

Friends of Chester Park update

Rats & trash posters – Mary Ann & Sarah Sharpe

Socials

• Wed, Sept 3, 6-8pm           garden potluck
• Fri, Sep 5, 5-7:30pm          West Springfield Community Garden

Mass Ave Coalition’s Community Fest 2025

• Sun, Sep 14, 2pm              making Fest 2025 posters (location TBD)
• Sun, Sep 21                       planting mums, bulbs in Chester Park
• Th, Sep 25                         posting “No Parking” in carriageways
• Fri/Sat, Sep 26/7               flyering cars in carriageways
• Sat, Sep 27, 1-4pm            Community Fest 2025 in Chester Square

Chester Square Neighbors Zoom Agenda
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Zoom at 7 pm (6:45 social)

1. Introductions
2. Notes from July 9 Zoom
3. Treasurer’s Report – Jim
4. Friends of Chester Park
5. Stoop party flier
   • Mez & Mary Ann / or Springfield gardens
   • Sarah (MONS) / Hampton House – August 20, 4:30-6:30pm
   • August 13, 5-7pm Alyssa / Jim & Carol
6. Rats & trash posters – Mary Ann & Sarah Sharpe
7. Community Fest 2025

FYI

Sunday Aug 3 from 3 to 8 pm Ana Dosouto and Salon 23 celebrate 30 years at
169 West Springfield St, with music and food in front of her shop.

Tues Aug 12 at 12n Board of Appeals hearing re: zoning for 507 Mass Ave
(Increase total lodging house capacity from 7 to 10 units and from 7 to 40 lodgers.)
https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/zoning-board-appeal

Wed Aug 13, 5 to 7pm – come by 222 Northampton St after work to chat with
neighbors over snacks and games

Wed Aug 20, 4:30 to 6:30 Come by 155 Northampton St (Hampton House) for
snacks, games, and conversation with neighbors, Enter garden from Shawmut Ave

Wed Sep 3, 6-8 pot-luck pre-Community Fest celebration

Tues Sept 9 Preliminary Election – register to vote by August 20. This is an
important election for District 7.

1. Introductions
2. Notes from June 4 Zoom
3. Treasurer’s Report – Jim
4. Liquor license – 7-11 liquor license application – Ishtiaq Naqvi (owner)
5. Stoop parties Upcoming stoop parties
• Victory House / Mez & Mary Ann
• Sarah (MONS) / Hampton House
• Alyssa / Jim & Carol
• Other?
6. Rats
• Poster for light poles: Let’s not feed them: cartoon rats crawling around garbage, w/ QR code to City website for trash & recycling
• Field survey: trash container needs
• Other?
7. Community Fest 2025