Agenda Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023 Zoom at 7 pm (6:45 social)

  1. Introductions
  2. Notes from August 2 Zoom
  3. Treasurer’s Report
  4. Trash violations
  5. 11 days ‘til Mass Ave Coalition Festival (Sunday 9/17, 1-4 pm)
    Mass Ave Coalition has raised the money &
    We have a great line-up of activities.
    If you can help any of the following teams, please email info@chestersquareneighbors.org
     Signs (poster party with Juan – Monday 9/11, 6pm @ 607 Columbus Ave)
     Post NO PARKING signs (Friday, 9/15)
     Transportation (popcorn wagon, traffic cones, tables, …
     photography
     Set-up
     Kids and games
     Food
     Raffle
     Hospitality & Floaters
     Take-down & returns

We have two new stores!

Laramerchi, at 537 Shawmut Ave, opened quietly in June. A fashion restoration center, they are ready to give your favorite clothes and accessories new life. Their professional cobblers, seamstresses, and cleaners are artists, with skills and knowledge to care for your stuff, from sneakers to sweaters. Because leather, rubber, nylon, etc can take decades to decompose, restoring the things you love reduces the burden on landfills. Jay Lara grew up here and is giving back. Please drop by! More at Laramerchi.com

The new Natural Life store at 585 Massachusetts Avenue will have their grand opening August 26, 10 am – 4 pm, with a DJ and food. They are part of a chain that retails” health and wellness products with a focus on lab-tested holistic plant-derived supplements, including hemp flower, CBD, D8-THC, extracts, oils, lotions, kava, kratom, and mushrooms.” Store manager Daren “expects to support and educate consumers, serving as a gathering place to share and learn”. More at http://www.shopnaturallife.com.

Four neighborhood associations, representing the Mass Ave Corridor from Huntington Ave to Albany St, are working together as the Mass Ave Coalition: St Botolph, Claremont, Chester Square Neighbors, and Worcester Square. (See festival poster below.) Please let us know how you’d like to participate (info@chestersquareneighbors.org).

June 7 Agenda

  1. Introductions
  2. Notes from May 3 Zoom (Kelsey)
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Teo)
  4. Planting raised beds in Chester Park (Sara)
  5. Boston Water & Sewer Commission Parking Lots (4.5 acres) Visioning Session #4 – Test Fits (scenarios) Wednesday, June 21, 6-7:30 pm (virtual, register in advance)
  6. July meeting in-person: July 12, bring your favorite summer food or drink to Jim & Carol’s back yard. RSVP here.
  7. Stoop parties (Sara)
  8. Mass Ave Coalition Festival (Sun, 9/17, 1-4 pm) Raffle & Sponsorships (Alyssa Goessler & Alyssa Faria)