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November 2003 Items that missed the printed issue: The Annual Maureen Feeney Young Adult Leadership Awards Call for Nominations: The Maureen Feeney Youth Leadership Awards are two (2) $500 scholarships presented to a young man and woman between the ages of 14-21 inclusive whose accomplishments through civic, school, church or personal activities in the Dorchester community (District 3) have been outstanding. How to apply: Anyone may nominate a young person by submitting a one page statement describing the nominee's accomplishments and contributions to Dorchester along with a biological sketch and attach any additional supporting information. Where to apply: All nominations must be mailed to City Councilor Maureen Feeney, PO Box 333, Boston, MA 02101 and be received no later than 5:00 PM on November 7, 2003. How selected: An awards committee consisting of Dorchester residents will choose the winners. Where presented: Maureen Feeney will present the awards at her annual pre-Thanksgiving Breakfast on November 23, 2003 at Florian Hall, Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA. VOTE...VOTE...VOTE Don't forget to Vote in the City of Boston Municipal Elections Final on Nov. 4th! Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. If you are unsure of your voting status or polling place, call the City of Boston Election Department at 617-635-4635 fax: 617-635-4635 Many thanks to Spire and to UMass for their newsletter help !!!
Below is a list of the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association's Merchant Members. Remember, the folks who run these businesses support us and have invested in our community. Please extend the same support to them by shopping in their stores, seeking their services or eating in their restaurants.
Merchant Memberships are $25.00 a year. Please note that this is a non-voting membership. If interested in becoming a Merchant Member please print out and complete the membership form at the bottom of this online newsletter and forward with your check in the amount of $25.00 made payable to the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association. We will list all Merchant Members each month in our newsletter. Newsletter Submissions Have you something you'd like to share in "The Neighbors" ? We welcome all "appropriate submissions". Letters to the Editor, events, announcements, meetings…etc. You can email us at janderson@uusc.org, call 617-868-7102 attn: John. Our deadline for the December edition is November 19th! Can't Get There From Here For those of you who know me, you know that one issue I am passionate about is the protection, enhancement and augmentation of our open spaces. Living in a dense urban setting as we do, the importance of these parks, parkways and beaches cannot be underestimated. That is why I was pleased when Senator Hart asked me to speak at the Route 93/Columbia Road interchange groundbreaking event. This would be the perfect opportunity for me to remind the powers that be that Columbia Road is part of Olmstead's Emerald Necklace, designed to link the neighborhoods with the waterfront. This vision has long been lost in favor of the expeditious routing of regional traffic through the interchange and Kosciuszko Circle, while exacerbating the lack of waterfront access that the residents of the St. Margaret area experience. One of my speaking points was "With the advent of Route 93, isn't it a shame that folks who live on Harborview Street not only no longer have a view of the harbor, but they can't even walk to it safely." If our neighborhood is expected to bear ever-increasing density and the ultimate buildout of Columbia Point is to be embraced, a long-range vision for this area should include a designated (separated from vehicles) pedestrian access from west of 93 to the Harborwalk. ~ Paul Nutting Participation = Livability The Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association cannot run by itself. Rather it takes the participation of informed, active and engaged members to staff our working committees. Joining these groups will provide you with a deeper level of involvement and decision-making on important matters. There are openings on all of the CSHCA committees and I strongly encourage you to join one or all. CSHCA Committees: Executive Board/Planning Committee, Beautification Committee, Auto Insurance Committee, 215 Sydney Street Committee and the Super 88 Committee. ~ Paul Nutting Don't forget to renew your CSHCA membership if you haven't already !! Arts on the Point - Upcoming Events Art/talks Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 1:00 - 2:00PM UMB, Harbor Gallery, McCormack Bldg., 1st floor Ann Torke, videographer and member of the Arts Faculty at UMB, will discuss her own work as an artist, as well as recent community projects in which she has been involved. Among these is the Teen Video Project at Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, during which Ann introduced participants to the nuances of video production and worked with students as they created their own films. This project was sponsored by Arts on the Point as one of its community outreach initiatives, and was funded, in part by a grant from The Chancellor's Fund at UMB. Ann has recently been asked to join Boston Sculptures, a high profile collaborative of Boston Area Artists, and currently has work in their exhibition "Collection Connection" at the Duxbury Art Complex in Duxbury, Ma. Wendy Baring-Gould Director of Education and Community Outreach Arts on the Point,UMB 2nd Annual Dorchester Open Studios Dorchester Arts Collaborative Dorchester artists will once again open their studios to the public on Saturday, October 25 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. FREE ! For more scheduling info check out www.dorchesterartists.org or call 617-822-8205. Monthly Meeting Childcare A reminder that CSHCA offers childcare for our members at our general meetings. Please check in early! Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, November 1st at UMass from 9 AM to 2 PM. Non-commercial Boston residents only. Please bring ID. CSHCA Membership Renewal/Application for Membership Please keep current with your annual membership dues if you wish to remain a voting member in good standing and continue to receive a copy of the newsletter, "The Neighbors". NOTE: Check address label for your membership expiration date. It would be greatly appreciated if your memberships were renewed early. CSHCA Annual Memberships are only $5 per person ($25 Merchant Sponsor - non-voting member) Checks can be made payable to: CSHCA Simply print out the form below and give with payment to our Treasurer, Nora McDonnell at our next meeting or mail to: CSHCA Membership c/o Ms. Nora McDonnell, CSHCA Treas. 7 Buttonwood Court Dorchester, MA 02125 Individual membership(s) ____ Merchant Sponsor _____ Name(s): ____________________________________________ Street: _____________________________ Apt: __________ City/Town: ___________________________ State: _____ Postal Code: ____________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________ Merchant Sponsor Name: _____________________________ Fall Yard Waste Collections The City of Boston will be collecting seasonal yard waste each Saturday morning from the end of October through November. Remember to have your waste out curbside by 7 AM in either open barrels or paper yard refuse bags (no plastic!). Clippings, grass, brush, weeds and leaves only! No trash! Savin Hill Area Yard Sale Saturday October 25 for all who wish to participate. Come visit 57 Sagamore Street between 8 a.m. and Noon. No early birds please. Please bring a non-perishable food item to our next meeting for the Little House Food Bank !!! Thank you !!! Dorchester Recycling Coalition To receive your FREE blue recycling bin or for more information about Boston recycling call: 617-635-4959 First Church Free Concerts Sunday, October 26 at 3 PM. First Church, 10 Parish Street A recital of classical art songs and arias. Free buffet following the concert. Donations are welcome. The Sunday at Three Concert series continues November 23, January 25, February 22, and March 21. For more information please contact Kristen Alexander: 617-822-0954. Edward Everett School Playground Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, October 28 at 11 AM. Come to the Edward Everett School Playground Ribbon Cutting/Dedication Ceremony. |
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