The city is hosting a Free recycling event on June 6th. Bring your TVs, computers, VCRs, game stations and the like to the Bayside Expo center 9am-3pm on the 6th. (No appliances). A correction to the flier - old microwave ovens will be accepted.
PDF Flier with more information
Recycling your electronics is better for the environment, and keeps the chemicals and heavy metals often found in electronics our of our landfills.
If you can't make this event, remember you cannot throw our TVs and computer monitors out with the regular trash pickup. You must contact DPW and schedule a pickup. You can email them at trashtvcrt@cityofboston.gov or call DPW at 617.635.4900
DPW web site with trash and recycling guides
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary results
Unofficial results for todays State representative primary are below, summarized from the City Election Web Site. Overall attendance was around 15%. The winner was decided by only 171 votes - so again, please don't think your vote doesn't count.
AARON MICHLEWITZ 2116
SUSAN M PASSONI 1945
LUCY RIVERA 103
BRIAN V ROSS 44
AARON MICHLEWITZ 2116
SUSAN M PASSONI 1945
LUCY RIVERA 103
BRIAN V ROSS 44
Winner Aaron Michlewitz (D) will face John Keith (I) and David Trumbull (R) in the final Special Election on June 16th
Sunday, May 17, 2009
VOTE - Primary Tuesday
This Tuesday, May 19th, brings us the special election Primary. The democratic candidate for state house rep. will be elected from the 4 candidates. Any democrat or unenrolled person can vote in this election.
Candidates and web sites, in ballot layout order:
The winner of this primary will face the Republican and Independent candidate on the final special election on June 16th. If you are not yet registered to vote, you cannot vote this tuesday, but you have until May 27th to register to vote in the June 16th special election.
Eight Streets votes at Cathedral High School Gym (ward 3, precinct 7), at the corner of Washington and Union Park. I hope everyone can get out and support your candidate of choice!!
Friday, May 15, 2009
South End Open Weekend
This weekend marks the unofficial South End opening.
First we have the South End Art Walk, happening Saturday and Sunday (May 16,17). Various galleries and artists’ studios will be open Saturday and Sunday, so it’ll be the perfect time to get out and about in the neighborhood and see some great artists’ work. See the web for more info
This is also opening weekend for the South End Open Market. For opening weekend, the Market will be in place both Saturday and Sunday (it’s usually Sunday only) from 10-4. This is on540 Harrison, behind Rollins Square. Opening Weekend also means more vendors than usual, providing even more art, food, plants and other sundries. Joining the Open Market this year will also be a new Antiques Market. (Also there will be my friends from wardmaps.com selling historic maps of the South End – a great addition for any wall!)
In addition, various businesses along the Washington Street corridor will be having sales and discounts, so keep your eye out for sales and specials at every turn. So step out and enjoy a great South End weekend!
First we have the South End Art Walk, happening Saturday and Sunday (May 16,17). Various galleries and artists’ studios will be open Saturday and Sunday, so it’ll be the perfect time to get out and about in the neighborhood and see some great artists’ work. See the web for more info
This is also opening weekend for the South End Open Market. For opening weekend, the Market will be in place both Saturday and Sunday (it’s usually Sunday only) from 10-4. This is on540 Harrison, behind Rollins Square. Opening Weekend also means more vendors than usual, providing even more art, food, plants and other sundries. Joining the Open Market this year will also be a new Antiques Market. (Also there will be my friends from wardmaps.com selling historic maps of the South End – a great addition for any wall!)
In addition, various businesses along the Washington Street corridor will be having sales and discounts, so keep your eye out for sales and specials at every turn. So step out and enjoy a great South End weekend!
Friday, May 08, 2009
More filming, week of May 11
We have more filming taking place in the Union Park/Walthm st area. Their memo is below
Dear Residents,
The film The Company Men will be returning to the South End to film the remaining scenes that take place in your neighborhood. We apologize again for the inconvenience and look forward to your continued cooperation.
We are scheduled to film in the backyard of 5 Union Park on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. In order to facilitate our production, we are requesting certain parking restrictions on Shawmut Ave and Union Park, but they will not be as extensive as before. Our parking plan will be as follows:
5/5 - & 5/15: 5 spaces in front of 5 Union Park
5/5 - & 5/15: 4 spaces near 315 Shawmut Ave
5/12 & 5/13: 9 spaces in front of 5 Union Park (both sides)
5/12: 21 spaces on Shawmut Ave between Upton St and Hanson St
5/12: 5 spaces on Waltham St at Union Park
NO PARKING signs will be posted on these streets in accordance with the City of Boston. As before, we will be offering alternate parking in the garage at 100 Clarendon for those residents affected during our filming. If you’re interested, contact Mike at (401) 391-7880 or see someone from our Locations Department on site for a voucher.
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 me at (617) 921-2792.
Thank you,
Greg Chiodo
The Locations Department
Company Men Productions, Inc.
Monday, May 04, 2009
May ESNA Meeting
Hi All!
The monthly ESNA meeting will be this Wednesday, May 6th. 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 one approval requests for this meeting - balconies for the rear of 41 Dwight St.
The meeting also brings us more candidates for State Representative. Last month we heard form Susan Passoni. This month we'll hear from candidates
Each candidate will have some time to speak and take some questions. We'll then end the meeting a little early so everyone can mingle and talk to the candidates one-on-one.
I strongly urge everyone to come to this month's meeting. One of these candidates might represent you in the state legislature. With taxes and fees and reform on the cover of every paper, you'll want someone in office that will represent what you think is important. This is your chance to see where the candidates stand on the issues.
We also need to let the candidates know that the South End has an interest in who represents us. A strong attendance at forums like this gives candidates the message that the South End is here and we want their attention! So please make an effort to join us this month, and bring your neighbors!!!
Hope to see you on Wednesday!!
The monthly ESNA meeting will be this Wednesday, May 6th. 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 one approval requests for this meeting - balconies for the rear of 41 Dwight St.
The meeting also brings us more candidates for State Representative. Last month we heard form Susan Passoni. This month we'll hear from candidates
- John Keith
- Aaron Michlewitz
- Lucy Riveria
Each candidate will have some time to speak and take some questions. We'll then end the meeting a little early so everyone can mingle and talk to the candidates one-on-one.
I strongly urge everyone to come to this month's meeting. One of these candidates might represent you in the state legislature. With taxes and fees and reform on the cover of every paper, you'll want someone in office that will represent what you think is important. This is your chance to see where the candidates stand on the issues.
We also need to let the candidates know that the South End has an interest in who represents us. A strong attendance at forums like this gives candidates the message that the South End is here and we want their attention! So please make an effort to join us this month, and bring your neighbors!!!
Hope to see you on Wednesday!!
Friday, May 01, 2009
Exciting Weekend
This Saturday, May 2nd brings two big events this weekend.
Berkeley Community Garden has it's annual cleanup and lottery for available gardens. Cleanup is from 10-3 - stop by any time and give the gardeners a hand making the garden spiffy for Spring. This is also a good opportunity to just stop by and say hi - meet some of the gardeners and become more familiar with the garden. At 10:30 the garden will take sign-ups to be in the lottery for available gardens. If you're got a green thumb, this could be your chance. :)
Also happening tomorrow is Opening Day for little league. There will be a parade down Shawmut and ceremonies in Peters Park.
At both events there will be plenty of politicians and candidates, so this will also be your opportunity to meet your representatives and meet some of the contenders.
Hope you can make it to one of our neighborhood events this weekend!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Young South Enders
Union Park NA has extended an invitation to this Young South Enders event happening this Tuesday. (Sage restaurant is on Washington near Union park (Next to Morse Fish)
YSE
Young South Enders
of The Union Park Neighborhood
Association
Invites you to meet up at
SAGE
Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Complimentary Beer, Wine, Appetizers
Special Guests-State Representative
Candidates
For more information visit www.upna.org
or call Mary Bottella Knickle 617-262-1614
The Young South Enders (YSE) is a Union Park Neighborhood Association subcommittee geared toward introducing and serving the younger adult population of the neighborhood. Come meet your neighbors and members of the YSE for a night of fun social exchange.
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.
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.
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.
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