Eight Streets Neighborhood Association: Monthly Meeting Minutes: December 4, 2013

Administrative notes:

á       Next meeting January 8th (1 week later than usual due to holiday)

á       Councilor State rep Aaron Michlewitz as speaker for Jan 8

 

Line items:

1. 39 Milford Street 

Jeff and Teal Aroy (owners) requested support for a 2nd floor rear cantilevered balcony. A 6 feet deep balcony was proposed and pictures provided. Letters of support from neighbors have been supplied to John McLachlan (President Eight Streets). Vote of non-opposition was approved at the meeting. Letter sent to ZBA  

 

2. Speakers are being sought for future meetings:

á       Officer Provenzano: January or February

á       Boston Water and Sewer Works : Jim Steinkraus & John Sullivan 

á       Friends of Ringgold Park: Claire Corcoran

á       Michelle Wu

á       South End Historical Society: Stacen Goldman

á       Farm & Fable owner 

 

3. ESNA Welcome Pack 

Ron shared a list of local businesses and his thoughts on a welcome pack for residents: 

1.  Letter covering "8 reasons to join ESNA"

2.  ESNA membership form

3.  List of local businesses

 

4. Street Captains - Appointments

á       Tremont: Lynn Deitzer

á       Milford: Michael Almond

á       Hanson: Victor D'ambroisio

á       Bond & Ringgold: Gail 

á       Shawmut: Kathryn O'Neill & Jeanne Pelletier

á       Taylor: Barrie

á       Dwight: Ted Pietras

á       Waltham: Ron Johns & Don Weber

 

5. Actions for ESNA Committees: 

(i) Committees to meet, (ii) Develop 2-3 goals over the next 9-12 months, (iii) Share goals at the next ESNA meeting

 

6. South End Forum meeting:

Trash contract discussions: DPW not interested in any changes. Councilor meeting will be had on this.

Mayor to appoint a new DPW

Jan 6th is the next Councilor meeting

 

7. The Franklin Cafe: 

Neighbors (Katherine and Jeanne) listed their complaints against the owners of the Franklin Cafe and their concerns about an increase in capacity. Subsequent to the meeting, John McLachlan organized a meeting at the Franklin Cafe for owners and neighbors to share concerns, and agree on constructive steps to improve the situation.