What is DOTOPOLY?  It is a custom game board that will secure your place in Dorchester's rich history.  By supporting the Dorchester Day Parade, a person, a business, or a loved one can be included in this unique opportunity.  What is the requested donation needed to secure your place in Dorchester's rich history and insure our success? 

Here is a list of available opportunities: 

. Property/Business Square $500. (40 available)
. Bank/Money $1,000. (one available) SOLD
. Back of Fate Cards $300. (16 cards only one sponsor)  SOLD
. Individual Fate Cards $100. (5 available)
. Draw a Cards $300. (16 cards only one sponsor)  SOLD
. Individual Draws $100. (5 available)
. Business Patron $100. (limited space)
. Individual Patrons $50. (limited space)

Why would one be interested in donating funds for a space on the board?  In addition to supporting the Dorchester Day Parade, one would get an outstanding value from the game.  Unlike other advertising venues, this advertising is permanent and is targeted to the local families in our community.  We will create 750 games.  Which means for a donation as little as fifteen cents to seventy-five cents per game you could reach seven hundred and fifty families' homes.  We believe the continuing exposure whenever the game is played and the recognition of supporting the Dorchester Day Parade is the unique opportunity of this custom game board DOTOPOLY; and at the cost of less than a cup of coffee!!

As a friend of Dorchester, it is my hope that you will join us in supporting the Dorchester Day Parade and at the same time help create this unique game board.  Any questions please call Mike Mackan @ 617-298-2051. 

PLEASE RESPOND BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2001!

Thank you,
Michael B. Mackan

Mail to:  Dorchester Day Parade Committee
                36 Parkman Street
               Dorchester, MA 02122

MOTHER'S RESOURCES
For all you new mothers out there (and I know the number grows every day), here are some interesting helpers 
I have learned of :

St. Margaret's Church, Columbia Road,  has a mother's group meeting every first and third Thursday from 
9:15 ? 11 AM in the Dunn Hall. They have all kinds of activities for the kids! For information call the coordinator, Sister Nancy @ 617-282-5621

Welcome Babies ? This is a great program offered by Dorchester Cares.  A representative will visit your home bearing gifts for you and your newborn (up to 4 months of age).  They also provide most helpful parenting information, support and resource links.  Call: 617-474-1143 to learn more about this wonderful FREE service.

Hope this information comes in handy!
Dianna Wilson, Newsletter Editor 
 

TREASURER'S REPORT
August, 2001

Starting balance     $ 1,620.05 
Expenses                   $ 83.88
Income                     $ 92.10 
Ending balance       $1,628.27
 
 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Several proponents came before the committee this summer and some of them will appear before the full 
association this coming year.  A more detailed report will be available at the September 10th CSHCA meeting but, a few highlights follow.

The new owners of 215 Sydney Street appeared before the Planning Committee on August 13th.  They would like to work with the community to find an appropriate use for the unoccupied building.  They are seeking to change the current zoning so that they can continue to use the existing billboards on top of the building.  This group will attend our September 10th meeting to review their plans.

Dependable Cleaners is seeking to add an outside sign at its Dorchester Avenue location.  They discussed with the Planning Committee on July 9th  a proposal for an illuminated 4í x 8í sign.  The committee has asked them to consider a less obtrusive sign.  Dependable Cleaners will return with a new proposal in the Fall.

The user of the lot at 8 Crescent Avenue seeks to allow the premises to be zoned as a parking lot for six vehicles.  A proponent from that group discussed his plans with several neighbors at our July meeting.  Because there was a discrepancy between how he portrayed the lot, and what is actually taking place, primarily in regards to security and cleanliness of the premises, he was asked to defer his Board of Appeals hearing and to continue to work with the community.  He plans to attend our September general meeting.

Any member of our civic association is welcome to attend a Planning Committee meeting.  To become a member of the committee, we ask that you attend three meetings in a row to get an understanding of the issues and then not miss more than three consecutive meetings in order to maintain continuity.

Ruth Davis
Planning Committee Chair 
 
 
 

DORCHESTER RECYCLING COALITION
The fall has come, and it's time to return to our regular routines, especially recycling.  In traveling the neighborhood, I see many homes with  their blue bins on the sidewalk on trash day.  That is encouraging, but I also often notice a very common mistake.  Many people put their paper products in the blue bin with the glass, metal and plastic.  This is an error. 

Paper (pretty much everything but pizza boxes is recyclable) needs to be broken down to the footprint of your blue bin and placed under it for pick up.  Plastic bags from the supermarket cannot be put with your blue bin, but they can be returned to the recycling box at the grocery store.  Better yet, ask for paper bags so you have somewhere to put your paper recycling.  If you haven't yet begun recycling, start  by calling 617-635-4959 to have your blue bin delivered.  There is no more personal way to be a caretaker for the environment.

I'd also like to remind people that televisions and computer monitors (CRT's) are no longer allowed in the regular trash any longer.  The Salvation Army will pick it up for free if you call (781-231-0803).  Otherwise they can either be taken to the Goodwill drop-off on Melnea Cass Blvd. Or the Sanitation Dept. will arrange for a pick-up.  Call Sanitation @ 617-635-7574.

Finally , I'd like to remind everyone that the city conducts six weeks of yardwaste pickup in the fall beginning on Saturday, October 27th.  So what should you do with those grass clippings in the meantime?  Compost, compost,compost!  You wonít find a richer source of organic fertilizer anywhere.  Till next timeÖ

Alicia M.M. Zipp