7 pm, 155 Northampton St

Updates
BPD District crime report
South End Forum
Chester Park winter lighting
Dec 5 event w/ seniors at Fortes House
Comet Place – street sweeping, one-way signs
Northampton St -National Grid work
Election – Proposed slate of Officers for 2016:
President, Carol Blair
Vice-president, Bud Larievy
Secretary, Miren Urrutia
Treasurer, Sara Mitchell
Development
Proposed 45 units on Frederick Douglas Green (150 Camden)
Proposed 20-story dorm between Tremont & Columbus
Proposed garage behind 561 Mass Ave (Northampton St)
Alexandra – Creating a vision for historic hotel at Washington and Mass Ave
Next event?
Next Monthly Meeting February 3?

Clean-ups – 2 Saturdays, Mark led 30 volunteers – 55 bags of leaves – 200 daffodil bulbs in the raised beds of Chester Park and the median of Mass Ave. Looking forward to a colorful Spring! Email info@chestersquareassociation.org if you can help light fountains for the holidays (Dec 12).
Sgt Taxter offered BPD’s Safe Alley team to come to your alley for a security assessment. We’ll flier your block. Neighbors gather at the announced time for a walk around to observe problems and opportunities for neighbors and City to work together.
Northampton St – National Grid continues gas line upgrades. Mayors’ liaison Sam Chambers will inquire about excluding large truck through traffic.
Bud & Josh agreed to put together ideas for developing the Alexandra Hotel (corner Washington & Mass Ave). Email your thoughts to info@chestersquareassociation.org Brokers are expected to attend our January meeting.

Voted: Chester Square Area Neighborhood Association supports the participation of representatives from the South End Forum in the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations provided the diversity of positions in the South End is honored.

Comet Place – Sam Chambers will check on the process to get one-way designation and signs. He’ll also request street sweeping.
We’re looking into MailChimp to help communications to members. Are you getting the info you want, the way you want it? Email your comments to info@chestersquareassociation.org
January elections for 2016 officers: Candidates are Carol Blair – Pres, Bud Larievy – VP, Miren Urrutia – Secretary, Sara Mitchell – Treasurer.

Join us Dec 5 at 5 pm – Christmas caroling w/ seniors at Fortes House, 141 Shawmut Ave.
Next meeting January 6, 2016, 7 pm @ Hampton House

Updates
– November Clean-ups
– Chester Park repairs and planting
– Northampton St – National Grid work
– 150 Camden
– Alexandra Hotel

Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations
– Reconsideration of our vote against formal membership in ADCO for the South End Forum

Comet Place
– street sweeping
– one-way signs

Communications
– Our Facebook page is now live. Please like/share/comment.
– mailchimp next?

CSANA Leadership for 2016
– A slate of officers will be offered, in preparation for our January election.

Next:
– Join us Dec 5 at 5 pm – Christmas caroling w/ seniors at Fortes House, 141 Shawmut Ave
– Monthly Meeting January 6?

Thanks to Charline Walker, manager of Hampton House, we’re now meeting in their community room.
BPD Sgt Lucas Taxter, provided crime statistics for our area. Crime is down, but please call 911 if you feel there is a problem: “Be our eyes and ears when we can’t be here!”

McAllaster House (526 Mass Ave) is undergoing extensive renovations. Required roof-water infiltration system leaves only 2 ft soil depth in the front yard – insufficient to replace the cherry tree. The meeting agreed to support the proposed planting plan, designed to complement the oak tree in the sidewalk nearby.

Neighbors have successfully challenged unfair tickets for improper disposal of trash. Go to http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/wastereduction/regulations.asp for guidance on proper disposal of trash and recycling.

Sat, Nov 7, Mark Carrig will lead volunteers in planting daffodil bulbs in Chester Park.

Sat Nov 21, Mark Carrig and Sara Mitchell will lead a neighborhood clean-up.

Sat, Dec 5 at 5 pm, Carol Blair and Jim O’Donnell will host Christmas Caroling at Robert Fortes House – affordable, senior housing at 541 Shawmut Ave, corner Northampton St.

Next meeting: Dec 2 – 7 pm @ Hampton House