Agenda March 1, 2023

Introductions

Treasurer’s Report

Zoom, in-person, hybrid meetings?

507 Mass Ave Lodging House License application – an interesting proposal for the building next to MIDA restaurant would create eight “Lodging Units”, each with its own living room, bedroom, bath and kitchenette. Here is a management plan proposed by North Coast Group.

Mass Ave Coalition Wreaths final report

2023 Mass Ave Coalition Festival update

1 to 4 pm, Sunday, Sept 17, 2023 in Chester Square

attributes: sensory, green(space), blue (water), active, playful, inclusive, neighborly

Feb 1 in Person with Chester Square Neighbors!

Thank you to Sage Carbone and the Fenway Community Development Corporation for hosting us in this new community space!

Introductions

Notes from January 4 meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Mass Ave Coalition Wreath update

2023 Festival – like 2022?

In-person celebration

Our neighbor Juan Perez, Artist-in-Residence at Fenway CDC space has created a gallery of his work, including local scenes and characters.

Juan, Arnesse, and Jim have offered refreshments (please reply/email to help)

Elected officials are invited to meet and greet neighbors

January 4 Agenda

Introductions

Notes from December 7 meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Mass Ave Coalition Wreaths – Have you seen them? Mass Ave Coalition’s four neighborhoods wrapped 96 wreaths with lights and plugged them into Mass Ave light poles, from St Botolph St to Albany St! Many thanks to our volunteers and to generous neighbors, including Northeastern University.

Civic Power Pledge – Easy & fun ways for neighbors to build strength for our neighborhood and our city.

CSN 2022 leadership – Do you want more of the same? Tweak or change things?

Sustainability Tip – Too Good to Go

Chester Square Neighbors Agenda September 7, 2022 at 7pm

Introductions

Notes from August meeting

Treasurer’s Report

Stoop party wrap-up

Sept 18, a festival like no other – residents, businesses and institutions along Mass Ave, celebrating who we are with live jazz on both sides of Chester Park, carriageway closed to make a fun space for kids, free raffle with prizes from local businesses, Mass Ave data diving hosted by NU Prof Michelle Borkin, toy boats and duckies in the fountains, South End Historical Society open house, Juan Perez’ paintings from our ‘hood, and MUCH more! Tonight, we’ll check in with the organizers of our Mass Ave Coalition Festival and welcome volunteers.

City Councilor Tania Anderson asks feedback on District 7 Advisory Group’s proposal for moratorium on developing city-owned land in District 7, to allow time for community to plan land use.

FYI

Election Days, Sept 6 & Nov 8 – Will you vote, work for a candidate, get a stipend to help in your poll location, or join your neighbors outside to attract and register voters?

Chester Square Neighbors website – If you have photos for chestersquareneighbors.org, please share with Alyssa (alyssa.joslyn.faria@gmail.com)