Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Dog park closer to approval

The proposed Peters Park DRS made their presentation before the Parks department yesterday.  Complete coverage in this Boston Globe article

http://tinyurl.com/28xkxz

Monday, January 29, 2007

Project Place near opening


The new home of Project Place, a new building at Washington and East Berkeley, is nearly complete.  Project place hopes to be occupying their new home by the end of February.

For more information on Project Place, visit them at http://www.projectplace.org/

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Car break-ins

The neighborhood has had some car break-ins
recently. A reminder of car safety from BPD:

The Boston Police would like to take this opportunity to remind residents
that motor vehicle breaks are among the most easily preventable crimes. They
are typically crimes of opportunity, committed by thieves looking for
valuables left unattended. Taking a few simple steps can often discourage
these thieves. Here’s how you can protect yourself against motor vehicle
breaks.

DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR WHERE OTHERS CAN SEE THEM. Valuable
items, such as your laptop, iPod, etc. should never be left in the front or
back seat of your vehicle. Always take your valuables with you, or move them
into the trunk.

· Lock your doors and windows. Even if your window is only slightly open, it
makes your car an easier target for thieves. A thief will insert a wire into
a slightly open window to pop up the door lock.

· Replace your standard door lock buttons with tapered ones. Tapered door
lock buttons make it more difficult for a thief to hook a wire or device
onto the door lock button to pop it open.

· Invest in an anti-theft device. When you buy a new or used car, checking
to see if it has an anti-theft device is as important as checking the
engine. If there isn't one, you should have one installed.

If you observe any unusual activity or observe a car theft or a break-in,
call 911.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

UPNA to Visit John Adams Exhibit

Eight Streets residents are always invited to the Union Park walk series.  This one looks especially interesting.

 

- John Mc

 

UPNA to Visit John Adams Exhibit

 

Join South End’s Beth Prindle, Lead Curator of the “John Adams Unbound” exhibit at the Boston Public Library, for a fascinating special tour to share her personal perspective on John Adams, his library and the Adams Project.  John Adams Unbound" features the 2nd President's 3,800-volume personal library and explores his life, legacy and passionate relationship with his books.  The John Adams Library has been held by the Boston Public Library since 1894 and this is the first public exhibit of the complete library.  The walk takes place on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 6:30.  Meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance to the main branch of the BPL on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 6:30 or join us at the corner of Tremont and Upton Streets at 6:15 and walk over if you would like to have a bit more exercise. 

 

Monthly indoor walks are sponsored by the Union Park Neighborhood Association during the winter months.  The walks are free and open to all.  For more information, visit www.upna.org or call Harriet at 617-262-1342.

 

 

 

 

Monday, January 01, 2007

January ESNA Meeting


Happy New Year everyone!

Now that the festivities are over, a reminder that it is January, and
it's time for our first meeting of 2007.

THIS Wednesday, January 3rd is the regular Eight Streets monthly
meeting. We'll be in our regular location in the Boston Ballet 5th
floor meeting room (Warren & Clarendon)

6:30-7 - Neighborhood Networking.
7-8:30 - Business meeting.

The main agenda item this week is the presentation postponed form
December. Athens II market (Tremont & Milford) wish to add beer &
wine sales to their new business model. They will make a
presentation and will ask for a letter of support.

Hope to see everyone there!