So grab your coffee and then head to Union park for 9am, or if you hit the snooze button, you can just meet everyone in the Union park/Waltham Alley. Cleanup runs until noon.
Friday, April 24, 2009
get the day started right
For those who will be helping with the Waltham alley cleanup on Saturday (4/25) - Pops is offering those volunteers a light breakfast. Stop by before the cleanup and get some coffee and a light bite.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Cleanup this weekend
Boston Shines cleanup is this weekend. While Eight Streets does not have a neighborhood-wide cleanup, we do have two smaller efforts going on.
In conjunction with Union park, residents are cleaning up the alley between Waltham and Union park. Anyone who wants to help out meet at Union Park at 9 (or in the alley afterwards)
Berkeley Garden will also be doing a "Berkeley Shines" cleanup - getting volunteers to do some of the 'heavier' cleanup before next week's Spring cleanup. Anyone who wants to help the garden clean up, stop by the garden after 9am. Both cleanups go until around noon.
If you and your neighbours want to do some cleanup on Saturday, you don't have to "register". Get out and do some street sweeping and cleanup. Some brooms and rakes may be available at the BCA from the city. DPW will also collect bags form street corners until Noon - so as you sweep your front yards and sidewalks, get those bags out there for the city to clean up.
Looks to be a great weekend, so let's get out and shine up our neighbourhood!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
More details on filming this week
A detailed itinerary for the film crew this weekend
WEDNESDAY 4/15:
Loading in & dressing the interior set of 78 Waltham St.
THURSDAY 4/16:
Work trucks will begin to arrive approximately 5:00am on Shawmut Ave,
Tremont St, and Waltham St. The setup and decorating will continue inside of
78 Waltham St. Porta Johns will arrive approximately 6:00am and be placed
near the corner of Shawmut & Waltham St...placed near the Sahara Syrian
Restaurant (this seemed to be the best place as the city asked that we put
them as distanced from a residence as possible.) Our Camera truck, craft
services truck and remaining work trucks will arrive around noon when we
will begin to film inside 78 Waltham St. until approx 7:00pm.
Throughout Thursday afternoon we will be putting a snow dress inside Union
Park, as well placing lights that will be used for Friday evening's shoot.
Parking vouchers to the garage at 100 Clarendon will be passed out as
needed.
When we finish our work at 78 Waltham--approx 8:00pm--a few members of our
crew will walk over to Union Park and power the lights we have placed to
evaluate what changes might be need. This will take about 45 minutes. Our
trucks will remain in place overnight.
FRIDAY 4/17:
Crew will begin to arrive around 3:30pm...we will be filming at the stoop of
5 Union Park. Once complete, we will move out onto the street area. We will
be doing a 'walk & talk' originating near 35 Union Park moving across the
street toward 44 Union Park. During this time Union Park will be closed to
through traffic, there will be a wet down of the street, and the sodium
street lights on the corner of Shawmut Ave & Union Park will be bagged.
Our filming could go as late as 4:00am on Saturday morning, and we will
begin to vacate the streets.
MONDAY 5/11:
We plan to return to film one day inside 5 Union Park.....more details will
follow soon.
Many thanks for all of your help...let me know if there is anything else I
can do for you.
Greg Chiodo
Assistant Location Manager
THE COMPANY MEN
(617) 921-2792 cell
WEDNESDAY 4/15:
Loading in & dressing the interior set of 78 Waltham St.
THURSDAY 4/16:
Work trucks will begin to arrive approximately 5:00am on Shawmut Ave,
Tremont St, and Waltham St. The setup and decorating will continue inside of
78 Waltham St. Porta Johns will arrive approximately 6:00am and be placed
near the corner of Shawmut & Waltham St...placed near the Sahara Syrian
Restaurant (this seemed to be the best place as the city asked that we put
them as distanced from a residence as possible.) Our Camera truck, craft
services truck and remaining work trucks will arrive around noon when we
will begin to film inside 78 Waltham St. until approx 7:00pm.
Throughout Thursday afternoon we will be putting a snow dress inside Union
Park, as well placing lights that will be used for Friday evening's shoot.
Parking vouchers to the garage at 100 Clarendon will be passed out as
needed.
When we finish our work at 78 Waltham--approx 8:00pm--a few members of our
crew will walk over to Union Park and power the lights we have placed to
evaluate what changes might be need. This will take about 45 minutes. Our
trucks will remain in place overnight.
FRIDAY 4/17:
Crew will begin to arrive around 3:30pm...we will be filming at the stoop of
5 Union Park. Once complete, we will move out onto the street area. We will
be doing a 'walk & talk' originating near 35 Union Park moving across the
street toward 44 Union Park. During this time Union Park will be closed to
through traffic, there will be a wet down of the street, and the sodium
street lights on the corner of Shawmut Ave & Union Park will be bagged.
Our filming could go as late as 4:00am on Saturday morning, and we will
begin to vacate the streets.
MONDAY 5/11:
We plan to return to film one day inside 5 Union Park.....more details will
follow soon.
Many thanks for all of your help...let me know if there is anything else I
can do for you.
Greg Chiodo
Assistant Location Manager
THE COMPANY MEN
(617) 921-2792 cell
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
More filming 4/16
More filming int he area. Details form the production company below...
Dear Residents,
We will be filming scenes for the feature film THE COMPANY MEN, starring Ben Affleck & Tommy Lee Jones, in your neighborhood on April 16 & 17, 2009.
We’re scheduled to film inside 78 Waltham St on Thursday, 4/16, from approx 7am – 9pm…then at 5 Union Park on Friday, 4/17 from approx 4pm – 5am. In order to facilitate our production, we’ll need to have work trucks on the street near both addresses beginning Monday 4/13 and continuing throughout the week. For the two filming days, our trucks will arrive around 6:00am on Thursday, stay parked overnight, and leave around 6:00am Saturday morning. Our parking plan for the week will be as follows:
4/13 – 4/17; 4 -7 spaces near 78 Waltham St from approx 7am – 7pm
4/16 – 4/17; 7 spaces near 5 Union Park
4/16 – 4/17; 21 spaces on Shawmut Ave between Upton St to Hanson St
4/16 – 4/17; Tremont St metered spaces between W Brookline St & Union Park
NO PARKING signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. For residents whose parking is affected, we will be giving parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon. If you are interested, please see Mike on site, or ask one of our security personnel for someone in the Locations Department.
During the hours of filming there will be parking restrictions and traffic control on both sides of Union Park from approx #31/32 to Tremont; and #13/14 to Shawmut Ave on Friday, 4/17 from approximately 3:00pm – 5:00am. Union Park will also be closed to thru traffic on Friday night from approximately 6:30pm to 4:00am. We will have police detail officers on site to ensure public safety and maintain an even & orderly traffic flow.
We look forward to filming in your neighborhood and will do all we can to minimize our presence. If you have any further questions or special concerns please contact Greg at (617) 921-2792.
Thank you,
The Locations Department
Company Men Productions, Inc.
Dear Residents,
We will be filming scenes for the feature film THE COMPANY MEN, starring Ben Affleck & Tommy Lee Jones, in your neighborhood on April 16 & 17, 2009.
We’re scheduled to film inside 78 Waltham St on Thursday, 4/16, from approx 7am – 9pm…then at 5 Union Park on Friday, 4/17 from approx 4pm – 5am. In order to facilitate our production, we’ll need to have work trucks on the street near both addresses beginning Monday 4/13 and continuing throughout the week. For the two filming days, our trucks will arrive around 6:00am on Thursday, stay parked overnight, and leave around 6:00am Saturday morning. Our parking plan for the week will be as follows:
4/13 – 4/17; 4 -7 spaces near 78 Waltham St from approx 7am – 7pm
4/16 – 4/17; 7 spaces near 5 Union Park
4/16 – 4/17; 21 spaces on Shawmut Ave between Upton St to Hanson St
4/16 – 4/17; Tremont St metered spaces between W Brookline St & Union Park
NO PARKING signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. For residents whose parking is affected, we will be giving parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon. If you are interested, please see Mike on site, or ask one of our security personnel for someone in the Locations Department.
During the hours of filming there will be parking restrictions and traffic control on both sides of Union Park from approx #31/32 to Tremont; and #13/14 to Shawmut Ave on Friday, 4/17 from approximately 3:00pm – 5:00am. Union Park will also be closed to thru traffic on Friday night from approximately 6:30pm to 4:00am. We will have police detail officers on site to ensure public safety and maintain an even & orderly traffic flow.
We look forward to filming in your neighborhood and will do all we can to minimize our presence. If you have any further questions or special concerns please contact Greg at (617) 921-2792.
Thank you,
The Locations Department
Company Men Productions, Inc.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Street Cleaning Begins!
No foolin - Street Cleaning begins TODAY, April 1st.
If you are parked in a spot during street cleaning, they will tow you beginning today - there is no grace period this year. So when you park:
If you are parked in a spot during street cleaning, they will tow you beginning today - there is no grace period this year. So when you park:
- Look for street cleaning signs!!
- Take note of the cleaning day
- Take note of the cleaning day time (some are 8-12, some are 12-4)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
April meeting cancelled
Hi Everyone,
As we mentioned earlier, we will not be having an April meeting. I'm off having some minor surgery and Heather will be out of town.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 6th. We currently have one business item, and at this point at least 2 candidates for State Representative will be coming to speak. I hope everyone will be able to attend the May meeting and meet some of the candidates!!! We need to show that Eight Streets (and the South End) supports our elected officials and the election process.
Have a great month, and see everyone in May!
As we mentioned earlier, we will not be having an April meeting. I'm off having some minor surgery and Heather will be out of town.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 6th. We currently have one business item, and at this point at least 2 candidates for State Representative will be coming to speak. I hope everyone will be able to attend the May meeting and meet some of the candidates!!! We need to show that Eight Streets (and the South End) supports our elected officials and the election process.
Have a great month, and see everyone in May!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tremont St filming on April 3
Just got another noticed passed on - There will be another crew filming on Tremont St/Cyclorama overnight on April 3. Notice below
Dear Resident:
ABC Studios and FTP Productions, LLC are in production of a television pilot currently titled, “See Kate Run.” The show is a mix of political and legal drama, which follows a young prosecuting attorney, who will one day be a serious contender for the presidency of the United States. We are working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Film Office and the City of Boston.
On Thursday, April 3, 2009 we are scheduled to film at the Cyclorama located at 539 Tremont St . On that date, we plan on working between the approximate hours of 7p.m. and 7 a.m. All of the filming will take place indoors. However, in order to facilitate our production, we will be parking some of our production trucks on the street. Our parking plan will be as follows.
Tremont St. Betwn. Appelton and E. Berkley Fr. 4/1 / To 4/5. (for truck parking)
Tremont St. Betwn. Clarendon and Union Park 4/3 (Night only)
Tremont St. in front of the Cyclorama 4/3 ( Night Only)
“No Parking” signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. During the hours of filming, we will have police detail officers on site to help ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow. We also be offering parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon St. (15 per night only, as we are taking 15 meters). Which will be available from Nathan on site or Hub security on site.
There will be lights on the exterior of the Cyclorama. We are happy to offer to anyone who is troubled by this some black cloth to cover your windows.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (213-618-0480). We look forward to filming in your neighborhood, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Locations Department
Dear Resident:
ABC Studios and FTP Productions, LLC are in production of a television pilot currently titled, “See Kate Run.” The show is a mix of political and legal drama, which follows a young prosecuting attorney, who will one day be a serious contender for the presidency of the United States. We are working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Film Office and the City of Boston.
On Thursday, April 3, 2009 we are scheduled to film at the Cyclorama located at 539 Tremont St . On that date, we plan on working between the approximate hours of 7p.m. and 7 a.m. All of the filming will take place indoors. However, in order to facilitate our production, we will be parking some of our production trucks on the street. Our parking plan will be as follows.
Tremont St. Betwn. Appelton and E. Berkley Fr. 4/1 / To 4/5. (for truck parking)
Tremont St. Betwn. Clarendon and Union Park 4/3 (Night only)
Tremont St. in front of the Cyclorama 4/3 ( Night Only)
“No Parking” signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. During the hours of filming, we will have police detail officers on site to help ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow. We also be offering parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon St. (15 per night only, as we are taking 15 meters). Which will be available from Nathan on site or Hub security on site.
There will be lights on the exterior of the Cyclorama. We are happy to offer to anyone who is troubled by this some black cloth to cover your windows.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (213-618-0480). We look forward to filming in your neighborhood, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Locations Department
Filming on Union Park in early April
A note about upcoming filiming and parking restrictions near Eight Streets
Dear Resident:
ABC Studios and FTP Productions, LLC are in production of a television pilot currently titled, “See Kate Run.” The show is a mix of political and legal drama, which follows a young prosecuting attorney, who will one day be a serious contender for the presidency of the United States. We are working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Film Office and the City of Boston.
On April 2,3,4 2009 we are scheduled to film at 16 Union Park and 315 Shawmut (Joe V’s) . On those dates our hours of filming will vary.
on 4/2 approx. hours 7am to 10pm
on 4/3 approx. hours 3pm to 2am
on 4/4 approx. hours 3pm to 7am
In order to facilitate our production, we will be parking some of our production trucks on the street. Our parking plan will be as follows.
16 Union Park 3/28,29,30 / 4/2 4 spaces in front
4 Union Park 4/3 4 spaces in front
2 spaces betwn. The 2nd and third pole on the East side
Both corners of Union and Shawmut on the north side Fr. 3/28 To 4/5
“No Parking” signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. During the hours of filming, we will have police detail officers on site to help ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow. We will also be offering parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon St. on a limited basis. Which will be available from Nathan on site or Hub security.
There will be lights on the exterior of the exterior of the buildings. We are happy to offer to anyone who is troubled by this some black cloth to cover your windows.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (213-618-0480). We look forward to filming in your neighborhood, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Locations Department
Dear Resident:
ABC Studios and FTP Productions, LLC are in production of a television pilot currently titled, “See Kate Run.” The show is a mix of political and legal drama, which follows a young prosecuting attorney, who will one day be a serious contender for the presidency of the United States. We are working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Film Office and the City of Boston.
On April 2,3,4 2009 we are scheduled to film at 16 Union Park and 315 Shawmut (Joe V’s) . On those dates our hours of filming will vary.
on 4/2 approx. hours 7am to 10pm
on 4/3 approx. hours 3pm to 2am
on 4/4 approx. hours 3pm to 7am
In order to facilitate our production, we will be parking some of our production trucks on the street. Our parking plan will be as follows.
16 Union Park 3/28,29,30 / 4/2 4 spaces in front
4 Union Park 4/3 4 spaces in front
2 spaces betwn. The 2nd and third pole on the East side
Both corners of Union and Shawmut on the north side Fr. 3/28 To 4/5
“No Parking” signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. During the hours of filming, we will have police detail officers on site to help ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow. We will also be offering parking vouchers for the garage at 100 Clarendon St. on a limited basis. Which will be available from Nathan on site or Hub security.
There will be lights on the exterior of the exterior of the buildings. We are happy to offer to anyone who is troubled by this some black cloth to cover your windows.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (213-618-0480). We look forward to filming in your neighborhood, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Locations Department
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ringgold Park: Spring Events
Dear friends and supporters of Ringgold Park -
Spring is just around the corner, and we have been busy getting ready to spend more time outdoors in the park. We have several important events coming up, so please mark your calendars with the following dates:
Spring Clean-up: Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Please join us and our wonderful friends at Hope House to pick up trash and rake the park after a long, snowy winter.
Spring Egg Hunt: Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 10 a.m. for the annual Egg Hunt! Kids and egg hunters of all ages welcome; we will divide hunting in areas of the park by age group. Coffee and refreshments will be served. If you are interested in helping with this event, we need volunteers for the following:
Egg Hiding (9 a.m. on Sunday)
Refreshments (breakfast items)
Clean Up
If you can assist us with this fun event, please e-mail Beth Prindle at beth.prindle@verizon.net. We are also collecting money to cover the costs for family events such as this and Halloween. If you can help contribute to this very worthy cause, it would be very much appreciated; there will be a box at the clean-up and egg hunt for your tax-deductible donations. If you would prefer to write a check, it can made out to "The Friends of Ringgold Park, Inc."
Park Improvements: Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, it is looking unlikely that the Center Circle rehabilitation project will be funded this year. As you probably have heard, the City of Boston is facing a severe budget shortfall in the next few years due to the economic downturn. We will keep you posted on our progress - the good news is that we already have done the hard work and with a plan in place, we are well-positioned to be funded.
Irrigation and landscaping project: We are working on installing the irrigation and planting replacements this summer and fall. We will be publicizing any work as it is scheduled.
Summer Arts in the Park: we are hopeful that this wonderful City program will continue this year and have not heard anything to the contrary. We will update you with dates and program themes later in the spring as the information becomes available.
Thank you and Happy Spring!
Claire Corcoran
President, Friends of Ringgold Park
ringgoldpark@verizon.net
Spring is just around the corner, and we have been busy getting ready to spend more time outdoors in the park. We have several important events coming up, so please mark your calendars with the following dates:
Spring Clean-up: Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Please join us and our wonderful friends at Hope House to pick up trash and rake the park after a long, snowy winter.
Spring Egg Hunt: Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 10 a.m. for the annual Egg Hunt! Kids and egg hunters of all ages welcome; we will divide hunting in areas of the park by age group. Coffee and refreshments will be served. If you are interested in helping with this event, we need volunteers for the following:
Egg Hiding (9 a.m. on Sunday)
Refreshments (breakfast items)
Clean Up
If you can assist us with this fun event, please e-mail Beth Prindle at beth.prindle@verizon.net. We are also collecting money to cover the costs for family events such as this and Halloween. If you can help contribute to this very worthy cause, it would be very much appreciated; there will be a box at the clean-up and egg hunt for your tax-deductible donations. If you would prefer to write a check, it can made out to "The Friends of Ringgold Park, Inc."
Park Improvements: Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, it is looking unlikely that the Center Circle rehabilitation project will be funded this year. As you probably have heard, the City of Boston is facing a severe budget shortfall in the next few years due to the economic downturn. We will keep you posted on our progress - the good news is that we already have done the hard work and with a plan in place, we are well-positioned to be funded.
Irrigation and landscaping project: We are working on installing the irrigation and planting replacements this summer and fall. We will be publicizing any work as it is scheduled.
Summer Arts in the Park: we are hopeful that this wonderful City program will continue this year and have not heard anything to the contrary. We will update you with dates and program themes later in the spring as the information becomes available.
Thank you and Happy Spring!
Claire Corcoran
President, Friends of Ringgold Park
ringgoldpark@verizon.net
Street sweeping begins
The city is beginning street sweeping early this year, although there will be no towing until the official April 1 start date. Move your cars if you can, so we can get our streets free of the winter clutter! They Mayors Office sends us the following:
Update: Globe article on street cleaning
As a heads up, Street cleaning will start [Friday, 3/20] and continue next week on its regular schedule (meaning if a street normally gets swept on Wednesday it will be swept this Wednesday). Compliance will be voluntary, but residents are strongly encouraged to move their cars so the sweepers can get to the curbs. For the most part, there will be no additional signage for next week's sweeping, but residents are asked to use the existing sweeping schedule (noted on the existing street cleaning signage). Please, also be on the look out for temporary no parking signs, as some streets have already been swept using the temporary signage. Enforcement and towing for non-compliance will begin April 1.
As a heads up, Street cleaning will start [Friday, 3/20] and continue next week on its regular schedule (meaning if a street normally gets swept on Wednesday it will be swept this Wednesday). Compliance will be voluntary, but residents are strongly encouraged to move their cars so the sweepers can get to the curbs. For the most part, there will be no additional signage for next week's sweeping, but residents are asked to use the existing sweeping schedule (noted on the existing street cleaning signage). Please, also be on the look out for temporary no parking signs, as some streets have already been swept using the temporary signage. Enforcement and towing for non-compliance will begin April 1.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Summer W&S Work
For those that didn't get a flier on their door today, The BWSC (Boston Water & Sewer Commission) is having a public meeting Wednesday, 3/25 about water and sewer work in the neighborhood this season. No dates on construction are given.
The public meeting is on 3/25 at the BWSC, 980 Harrison Ave at 6pm.
Construction projects are listed here. Highlights include water main replacement on East Berkeley; and sewer linings to be installed on Milford and Hanson, and sections of Tremont & Shawmut.
You can also visit the BWSC web site.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Stephie's Open
The Thrillist web site reports that Stephie's on Tremont is now open. This is the 2nd location of Stephanies that is opening at the Garden of Eden location.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
March ESNA Meeting
Hi All! I hope everyone is prepared for March to come in like a lion.
The monthly ESNA meeting will be this Wednesday, March 4th. We'll be at our regular location in the Boston ballet board room.
6:30 - 7 - Neighborhood networking
7 - 8:30 - Business meeting.
We have two approval requests for this meeting - balconies for 31 1/2 Dwight, and a roof deck at 79 Waltham St.
Wednesday also brings us several candidates coming to speak with us. With the special primary election coming soon, State representative candidates Susan Passoni and Ryan Higginson will be coming to speak with us. Additionally, Mayoral candidate Kevin McCrea will be coming to speak.
All candidates will have some time to speak, and then take some Q&A from the audience. Sal was in office for 30 years, so this is the first time we've had an empty seat in the Mass. House, so this is an important election for us. (We'll be having some more candidates at the April meeting as well).
I hope everyone can make it. We need to show the candidates that South End residents take an interest in our own politics.
The monthly ESNA meeting will be this Wednesday, March 4th. We'll be at our regular location in the Boston ballet board room.
6:30 - 7 - Neighborhood networking
7 - 8:30 - Business meeting.
We have two approval requests for this meeting - balconies for 31 1/2 Dwight, and a roof deck at 79 Waltham St.
Wednesday also brings us several candidates coming to speak with us. With the special primary election coming soon, State representative candidates Susan Passoni and Ryan Higginson will be coming to speak with us. Additionally, Mayoral candidate Kevin McCrea will be coming to speak.
All candidates will have some time to speak, and then take some Q&A from the audience. Sal was in office for 30 years, so this is the first time we've had an empty seat in the Mass. House, so this is an important election for us. (We'll be having some more candidates at the April meeting as well).
I hope everyone can make it. We need to show the candidates that South End residents take an interest in our own politics.
Snow Emergency
A reminder that Boston has officially declared a snow emergency for Sunday night/Monday. This means parking restrictions are in place. School is also canceled for Monday. Complete notice is below.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Boston Public Schools are closed Monday. Libraries will remain open. Community Centers are open on a limited basis. City Hall remains open for business. Trash pickup is cancelled Monday. Residents should not leave their trash curbside until their next regularly scheduled pickup (for example, residents with weekly pickup should take out their trash out on March 9).
Mayor Menino would like to remind residents of the following:
* The City of Boston encourages businesses to ask employees to work from home when possible, take public transportation, and be prepared for a potentially dangerous evening commute. Everyone is encouraged to use public transportation.
* City of Boston afternoon and evening activities are subject to cancellation.
* Move cars from main arterials during snow emergencies. A listing of main arterials can be found at www.cityofboston.gov/snow/parking.asp
* Do not park cars within 20 feet of an intersection. Parking too close to an intersection can restrict emergency vehicle access.
* Do not throw snow back into the street. "Throwbacks" force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
* Shovel out fire hydrants and storm drains close to your home.
* Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut homes and businesses.
* Do not double park.
* Keep wheelchair ramps clear.
* Lend an extra hand to elderly and neighbors and others in need.
During declared snow emergencies, discounted parking is available at several parking lots and garages to cars that display Boston resident parking stickers. A list of locations is available at www.cityofboston.gov/snow. The city's Know Snow program will be in effect this afternoon to alert residents of the snow emergency.
The City of Boston Storm Center will open at 10:00 p.m., when the snow emergency goes into effect. Residents with storm-related questions or concerns should call the center at 617-635-3050, starting at 10:00 p.m.
A Reminder that city Snow information can be found at www.cityofboston.gov/snow
You can also have these alerts sent right to your inbox - just visit www.cityofboston.gov/alerts
March 1, 2009 (correction: libraries open, trash pickup cancelled)
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Boston Public Schools are closed Monday. Libraries will remain open. Community Centers are open on a limited basis. City Hall remains open for business. Trash pickup is cancelled Monday. Residents should not leave their trash curbside until their next regularly scheduled pickup (for example, residents with weekly pickup should take out their trash out on March 9).
Mayor Menino would like to remind residents of the following:
* The City of Boston encourages businesses to ask employees to work from home when possible, take public transportation, and be prepared for a potentially dangerous evening commute. Everyone is encouraged to use public transportation.
* City of Boston afternoon and evening activities are subject to cancellation.
* Move cars from main arterials during snow emergencies. A listing of main arterials can be found at www.cityofboston.gov/snow/parking.asp
* Do not park cars within 20 feet of an intersection. Parking too close to an intersection can restrict emergency vehicle access.
* Do not throw snow back into the street. "Throwbacks" force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
* Shovel out fire hydrants and storm drains close to your home.
* Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut homes and businesses.
* Do not double park.
* Keep wheelchair ramps clear.
* Lend an extra hand to elderly and neighbors and others in need.
During declared snow emergencies, discounted parking is available at several parking lots and garages to cars that display Boston resident parking stickers. A list of locations is available at www.cityofboston.gov/snow. The city's Know Snow program will be in effect this afternoon to alert residents of the snow emergency.
The City of Boston Storm Center will open at 10:00 p.m., when the snow emergency goes into effect. Residents with storm-related questions or concerns should call the center at 617-635-3050, starting at 10:00 p.m.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Councilor Linehan & St. Pats
Councilor Linehan is having a St Pat's "1st annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration" at JJFoley's on March 11. Complimentary Food & Drinks & Traditional Irish Music. Suggested Donations $50…$75…$100
If you're interested, here is the Flier and Additional Information (pdf)
If you're interested, here is the Flier and Additional Information (pdf)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Early streep sweeping
Although street sweeping does not begin until April 1; DPW is trying to get out to do some early sweeping, to clean up the trash and sand that has accumulated. If "No snow" continues to hold out next week, they will be in the South End on March 4 and 5. If they will sweep a particular street, they'll poster lamps and flier cars 48 hours beforehand. If you park on a street that will get swept, please move your car so we can get a start on the winter's mess.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Blackstone fundraising
From the B/FNA:
Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association is having their annual book scholarship fundraiser. The proceeds support scholarships for books for South End high school seniors heading to college. Last year we raised enough money to support three $800 scholarships.
The event is on Thursday February 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm at a private home in the South End. Refreshments will be served. It is $25/person or $40/couple. All donations are tax deductible. For additional information, please email info@bfsna.org. So come and meet your neighbors.
Donations can also be sent to:
Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association
PO Box 180940
Boston, MA 02118
Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association is having their annual book scholarship fundraiser. The proceeds support scholarships for books for South End high school seniors heading to college. Last year we raised enough money to support three $800 scholarships.
The event is on Thursday February 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm at a private home in the South End. Refreshments will be served. It is $25/person or $40/couple. All donations are tax deductible. For additional information, please email info@bfsna.org. So come and meet your neighbors.
Donations can also be sent to:
Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association
PO Box 180940
Boston, MA 02118
Monday, February 09, 2009
Looking for parking?
Passing on the following information that was emailed to the NA. Looks like an interesting source of parking information...
I would like to introduce you and your neighborhood to a great online
resource called www.ParkingSpotter.com. As the name suggests, the website
specializes in assisting neighborhoods solve their parking challenges with 2
great features. These are only two of our great features can that your
neighbors should know about.
1) Residents can use the website to find available parking spots for rent
among the 1000's we have listed - both public and private. This will
alleviate the headaches and tickets one gets from trying to find parking in
their own neighborhood each day.
2) Residents who don't use their spot can list it for free on our website
and make it available for rent. This is a great way to generate
incremental income while the spot is not in use - perhaps this is during
work day hours, or even on a monthly basis.
I would like to introduce you and your neighborhood to a great online
resource called www.ParkingSpotter.com. As the name suggests, the website
specializes in assisting neighborhoods solve their parking challenges with 2
great features. These are only two of our great features can that your
neighbors should know about.
1) Residents can use the website to find available parking spots for rent
among the 1000's we have listed - both public and private. This will
alleviate the headaches and tickets one gets from trying to find parking in
their own neighborhood each day.
2) Residents who don't use their spot can list it for free on our website
and make it available for rent. This is a great way to generate
incremental income while the spot is not in use - perhaps this is during
work day hours, or even on a monthly basis.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
February meeting DELAYED
Hi Everyone! Hope all the winter snow isn't getting you down. Given warm weather today it almost seems like Spring can't be far away.
Our February meeting time is here, but we have a small change. Our regular room was booked, and we have a full agenda, so we have postponed our meeting by one week.
The February meeting will be Wednesday, February 11th
at our regular meeting place of Boston ballet 5th floor boardroom (Warren & Clarendon)
6:30-7 - Neighborhood Networking.
7-8:30 - Business meeting.
On the agenda for this month include two requests from Pops restaurant. They are applying to serve alcohol until 2am, and they are looking to expand the rear greenhouse. They are seeking letters of support for each request. They will be there to present their plans and answer questions.
There has also been a request to have a dialog with the south end Land Trust, the property owner for Berkeley Gardens. Representatives for Berkeley Gardens and SELROSLT will be on hand to present garden updates and answer any questions residents may have concerning the garden.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting, and remember we are a WEEK LATER this month, meeting on February 11th...
Our February meeting time is here, but we have a small change. Our regular room was booked, and we have a full agenda, so we have postponed our meeting by one week.
The February meeting will be Wednesday, February 11th
at our regular meeting place of Boston ballet 5th floor boardroom (Warren & Clarendon)
6:30-7 - Neighborhood Networking.
7-8:30 - Business meeting.
On the agenda for this month include two requests from Pops restaurant. They are applying to serve alcohol until 2am, and they are looking to expand the rear greenhouse. They are seeking letters of support for each request. They will be there to present their plans and answer questions.
There has also been a request to have a dialog with the south end Land Trust, the property owner for Berkeley Gardens. Representatives for Berkeley Gardens and SELROSLT will be on hand to present garden updates and answer any questions residents may have concerning the garden.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting, and remember we are a WEEK LATER this month, meeting on February 11th...
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