March 2003
Items that missed the printed issue:
We will be discussing
161 E. Cottage St. proposal to erect a wood frame multi unit building, at
the General Meeting.
South Bay Mall- Joint Committee Meeting
A joint meeting of the CSHCA Super 88 and McCormack Civic Association
South Bay Committees will be held Thursday, April 3rd at the Plumbers
Union Hall, 1240 Mass. Ave, between 6- 8 P.M. Issues/ concerns to be
discussed are South Bay Mall cutbacks to public safety, security and
carriage pickup. All are welcomed to attend and ample parking will be
provided.
Parade and Celebrations Committee
Both committees meet on Monday March 24th at Hoard Johnsons' on
Morrissey Boulevard. The Celebrations Committee meeting is at
6:30 and the Parade Committee at 7:30 P.M. Join us for a cup of java!
Parade Raffle
Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased up until April 24th when
there will be a banquet at the Florian Hall to announce the winner.
Contact the Parade Committee at 617-287-0085 for more information.
Annual Celebrations Kickoff Dinner
March 27th 6:30 P.M. at the First Parish Church Hall. $8 per person..
pay at the door. Essay contest winners will be reading their works at
this dinner. Great meatloaf!!!
Emergency Response Guide - Boston
The City of Boston has prepared an Emergency Response Guide that will help
you identify and prevent a terrorist threat and assist you by explaining
what to do before, during, and after an emergency. These guides can be viewed
on the City of Boston's web site at www.cityofboston.gov,
or they can be picked up at local police and fire stations, libraries, community
centers, and supermarkets.
Note: www.ready.gov
is the Homeland Security web site for Federal Emergency Response information.
Upham's Corner Library
Don't curse the cold-help change the climate! Its time again for our Annual
"Pool Party" Fundraiser at the Upham's Corner Library.
Friday, February 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. the Friends of the Library are throwing
a party that chases the chill from the air as it supports the important
programs offered by the library. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the
warmth at this fun, family and community centered event, which is held
at the Branch Library, 500 Colombia Road.
This "Pool Party" is a celebration of the community's success in creating
a climate of activity and opportunity in our neighborhood branch library.
Proceeds will help to continue and expand the library's diverse programs
at a time when many other neighborhood opportunities are being threatened
by drastic budget cuts. Local support means local opportunity.
The rhythms of LIVE ISLAND MUSIC and the spice of sweet and savory foods
help create this event's tropical atmosphere, but it is the gathering
of friends and neighbors that provides the warmth. So please come and
bring a friend-there's plenty of room in this pool.
There is no charge for admission but donations are needed, welcomed, and
tax deductible. For further details and directions, contact the branch
library at 617-265-0139.
CIty Street Lights
The City of Boston recently purchased the street light system from NStar.
All repair and installation of streetlights will now be the responsibility
of the Boston Public Works Division. To report any streetlight requests
call the Mayor's 24 Hour hotline: 617-635-4500. Describe the nature of the
complaint/request and provide the streetlight location.
Public Safety - Mounds of Fun
During the winter months we are encouraged
to shovel our sidewalks and around fire hydrants. Fines for not shoveling
our sidewalks are as follows:
$ 50 for residential
$ 250 for business infractions
Arts on the Point
An Exhibition of Drawings
by William Tucker
Healey Library, 5th Floor Gallery
March 3rd - April 4th, 2003
Gallery Hours:
M-Th: 8:00 AM - 11:00PM
Fr. 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Sat. 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
Sun. 11:00 AM - 7PM
This exhibition of drawings, sketches and models, some never shown before,
brings new work by this leading contemporary sculptor to UMB. Tucker,
internationally recognized as an artist, writer and critic, has work in
numerous collections including the Tate Gallery in London, Arts on the
Point at UMB, and recently, the new Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
ART/TALKS
William Tucker: An Artist's Perspective
Thursday, March 13th
1:00 - 2:00PM
Harbor Gallery, McCormick, 1st Floor
William Tucker will discuss his life as an artist, writer and critic,
and his work, as it has evolved from the 1960's to the present. UMB is
fortunate to have four of Tucker's sculptures on campus as part of the
Arts on the Point collection and we are please to host an exhibition of
his drawings in the Healey Library during the month of March. (See above.)
All are Welcome. Light Refreshments Provided.
Wendy Baring-Gould
Director of Education and Community Outreach
Arts on the Point, UMass Boston
617-287-5347
artsonthepoint@umb.edu
Close to Home
This program aims to prevent domestic violence and get help for those affected
by: educating, supporting and developing leadership from the existing network
of friends, family and neighbors. Close to Home also works to enhance access
to existing services for residents experiencing domestic violence through
local health centers, police, courts and other social service organizations.
If you believe domestic violence is a community problem, know someone experiencing
domestic violence, or interested in learning more, consider getting involved
in Close to Home. Give us a call. Contact: Amy Thompson at 617-929-5151.
Dorchester Artists Collaborative
For more information about this collaborative and its future event plans
call Rosanne at 617-822-8205 or visit their web site: www.dorchesterartists.org
All artists living and/or working in Dorchester are encouraged to become
a member of this group.
CSHCA Courtesy Request:
At our general meetings, please hold any personal conversations outside
the meeting hall and turn off the sound on your cell phones and beepers.
Thank you !!!
CSHCA Membership Voting Rights- IMPORTANT
You must be a paid member 30 days in advance of our General Meetings in
order to cast a valid vote.
CSHCA Food Drive Collection
At our March 3rd General Meeting we will again be collecting nonperishable
food-stuffs to benefit the Little House Food Pantry. Items such as soups,
pasta, sauces and cereals would be most appreciated by local families
in need. Please contribute to this effort ! Thank
you !!!
Edward Everett Elementary Schoolyard Initiative
Dear Friends & Neighbors:
The exciting renovation of the Edward Everett Schoolyard is scheduled to
begin this June. The designs are complete and the project is going out to
bid in March. We only have one small problem: a cash shortage of $15,000.
Would you help us meet our goal and build a wonderful new schoolyard this
summer? Any size contribution is welcome and fully tax deductible (to the
extent allowed by law).
Please send your donation to:
The Edward Everett Schoolyard Fund
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, Ma 02125
Then come celebrate with us this fall !!!
Alicia M.M. Zipp
Community Organizer
Friends of the Edward Everett Schoolyard
617-908-1028
Newsletter Submissions
Do you have something that you would like to share in "The Neighbors"? We
welcome all "appropriate submissions". Letters to the Editor, op-ed's, write-ups
about a neighborhood event, local announcements ...etc. Please keep your
written text on the short side (recommended: several paragraphs 1/2 to 2/3
of a page) and single spaced. We reserve the right to edit all submissions
for clarity or due to space constraints.
Call: 617-282-1277 or email: janderson@uusc.org
Note: The April newsletter deadline is March 22nd.
CSHCA Membership Renewal/Application for Membership
Please keep current with your annual membership dues if you wish to remain
as a voting member in good standing and continue to receive a copy of this
newsletter, "The Neighbors". NOTE: Check the mailing address label
for your membership expiration date!!! Many of our memberships run out in
December. It would be greatly appreciated if your memberships were to be
renewed early.
CSHCA Annual Memberships are only $5 per person.
Checks can be made payable to: CSHCA
Simply fill out the below form and give it with payment to the CSHCA Treasurer,
Dianna Wilson, at the treasurer's table at our next general meeting or mail
to:
CSHCA, c/o Dianna Wilson, PO Box 255822, Dorchester, MA 02125-5822
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A tip of the hat to SPIRE for the printing our newsletter and UMass for
doing the mailing!
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