1. Introductions
2. Notes from November 6 Zoom
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. 2024 in Review
   o Stoop parties (four in May & June)
   o Collective History Collaboration – Mass Ave Coalition & Northeastern University team
   o Thank you barbecue
   o Community Fest 2024 (Sept 28)
   o Jazz Square dedication (Mass Ave @ Columbus)
   o Clean-ups (Nov 23 alley and park)
   o Mass Ave Wreaths w/ work parties (Dec 6 & 7)
   o Development reviews
    The Chester at 507 Mass Ave, now operating 10 short-term rentals
    605 Mass Ave, for lease after application for cannabis license failed
5. 2025 Leadership for Friends of Chester Park
   o Possibly a team of 4, one from each quadrant of Chester Square, working with neighbors and Boston’s Parks Department to watch over, maintain, enjoy, and improve the park and plantings?
6. 2025 Executive Committee for Chester Square Neighbors (CSN bylaws say president, VP, treasurer, and secretary should be elected in January)
   o President – organize neighbors to act together on shared interests, including facilitating monthly meetings
   o VP – assist / stand in for the president, often taking on projects
   o Treasurer – manage CSN and FCP budgets, bank accounts, income & expenses
   o Secretary – take notes in CSN meetings and provide a record
   o Online Coordinator – increase awareness of our activities
   o Event Planner – Work with executive committee to make things happen

At 9 am Saturday (11/23), we’ll gear up to prepare Chester Park for winter. Please join us on the brick apron near 560 Mass Ave, where Jim will have hot chocolate and Kelsey will bring tools loaned by the city. Victory House is in to help. Does anyone want to plant bulbs?

Beantown Greentown raked leaves on the outbound side of Chester Park. There are more on the inbound side. (Beantown Greentown promotes cannabis and partners with Ruben Marques who hopes for our support for a dispensary at 605 Mass Ave.)

Please reach out to info@chestersquareneighbors.org.