Franklin Park Friends:
It seems the helicopter issue is not dead. We may still have landings in Franklin Park this summer. Our city councilors are holding a hearing on the issue at the golf clubhouse this coming Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00 pm. Please come out to show that this is unacceptable in our park. The hearing offers an opportunity to question how city officials could've considered Franklin Park's Playstead as "vacant land" suitable for helicopter landings in the first place. A big showing on Tuesday protesting the helicopters will help send the message that Franklin Park - and all parks - must be treated as protected land, not as available space for whatever's needed. Inserted below is the order calling for the hearing sent by Councillor Turner's office.
Especially needed are dog owners and those concerned about wildlife. The park will not be a place for animals if the helicopters arrive.
Don't forget the Franklin Park History Tour this weekend - Sunday at 1:00 pm, meet at the rear entrance to the Zoo.
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Franklin Park Coalition
617-282-2881
www.franklinparkcoalition.org
City of Boston
In City Council
Hearing Order On Franklin Park Helicopter Launching Pad
By Councillors Chuck Turner, Charles C. Yancey and Sam Yoon
April 4, 2007
Whereas, constituents from the Roxbury side and the Jamaica Plain side of Franklin Park have complained about the sitting of a Public Safety helicopterpad in the Park; and
Whereas, there has been no public discussion of the sitting of the helicopterpad in Franklin Park; Therefore Be It
Ordered, that the appropriate committee of the Boston City Council hold apublic hearing and invite representatives of the Boston Police Department andany relative law enforcement agencies as well as Boston the Parks & Recreation Department to discuss such issues as: what led to the decision; were other sites considered; was there any discussion with the civic leaders or political leaders surrounding the park; expected effect on the park; who paysfor the negative effect on the park and zoo animals; and has there been any consideration of air pollution.
And Be It Further Ordered that the public be invited to give their perspective on the locating of a helicopter pad in Franklin Park.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
Plea for Help
Hello Neighbors
As you may know, the 22nd Annual Neighborhood Cleanup is going to be on Sat. April 28. Generally, our area gets a pretty small turnout, though that small dedicated group manages to do a great job getting the trash cleared from the Morton Street Woods.
This year, we'd like to be a bit more ambitious and are asking you to join in by volunteering to clean up either the Woods or the street between the Woods and the corner of Hyde Park Ave and Morton. That stretch, running from the FitzInn lot to the Morton St. woods badly needs our attention, so please consider volunteering (and recruiting your friends, family and neighbors) to join us on Sat. morning.
The cleanup will be from 9 am to 1pm at which time the city picks up the tools and our trash bags. If you can't come for all four hours, come for what you can manage.
If you are able to volunteer, please send an email to Nigel Shaw at nigel_shaw@nps.gov to let us know (so that we can be sure to order enough trash bags, rakes, etc.) and most importantly, THANKS.
We look forward to seeing you on Sat. April 28th.
Nigel Shaw
Bruce Wallin
Liz O'Connor
As you may know, the 22nd Annual Neighborhood Cleanup is going to be on Sat. April 28. Generally, our area gets a pretty small turnout, though that small dedicated group manages to do a great job getting the trash cleared from the Morton Street Woods.
This year, we'd like to be a bit more ambitious and are asking you to join in by volunteering to clean up either the Woods or the street between the Woods and the corner of Hyde Park Ave and Morton. That stretch, running from the FitzInn lot to the Morton St. woods badly needs our attention, so please consider volunteering (and recruiting your friends, family and neighbors) to join us on Sat. morning.
The cleanup will be from 9 am to 1pm at which time the city picks up the tools and our trash bags. If you can't come for all four hours, come for what you can manage.
If you are able to volunteer, please send an email to Nigel Shaw at nigel_shaw@nps.gov to let us know (so that we can be sure to order enough trash bags, rakes, etc.) and most importantly, THANKS.
We look forward to seeing you on Sat. April 28th.
Nigel Shaw
Bruce Wallin
Liz O'Connor
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Survey Results
Thanks to all of the residents (29 in total) who participated in the survey. The results are visible here.
We are also forwarding the results to the BRA for their inclusion as they collect neighborhood responses to planning options related to the sale of the MBTA parcels near Forest Hills.
Thanks again, all.
Liz and Bruce
We are also forwarding the results to the BRA for their inclusion as they collect neighborhood responses to planning options related to the sale of the MBTA parcels near Forest Hills.
Thanks again, all.
Liz and Bruce
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Survey
The West Roxbury Courthouse Neighborhood Association has created a short survey to help gather residents ideas for the BRA planning process now underway.
Click here to take survey
Click here to take survey
Sunday, March 25, 2007
WRCNA meeting, Spring 2007
The West Roxbury Neighborhood Association held its spring meeting on Monday, March 20, 2007. It was well attended, with 25 residents plus representatives from Rep. Malia's office, Councilor John Tobin's Office, Mayor Menino's Office, the Boston Police, and the Woodbourne Association.
Chair Bruce Walling opened the meeting, welcoming all and introducing Councilor John Tobin who recapped some of the important issues facing our area, specifically, the imminent sale of three parcels of land owned by the MBTA, the ongoing struggles to control public drinking/drunkenness near the station and outside of Forest Hills Liquors, and the recent approval by CPCAY of the plan for the Arborway Yard.
Some of the issues Councilor Tobin and his staff are working on as of now include working with BPD to control business district crime, removal of the T tracks which run down Centre/South streets (they are obsolete, even if a trolley returned, we'd need new tracks). The track removal is important for both current safety concerns (bicyclists in particular are affected) and for future beautification efforts which will not be feasible in advance of the track removals.
Councilor Tobin closed by noting that he holds office hours in area coffee shops on Saturday mornings. If you would like to speak with him or get more information, contact his aide, Seth Donlin at seth.donlin@cityofboston.gov
Residents continued the meeting, discussing the following:
One resident raised the question of commuter parking and if it is now needed on Bremen Terrace and possibly Orchard Hill Street. Lesley Delaney Hawkins from the Mayor's office will be getting WRCNA some information on the process for making a street resident-only parking and we can discuss it at a future meeting. One member was concerned that it would negatively impact the Church but typically resident stickers are only necessary during regular work hours (M-F) so it would likely not be a problem for the church.
JP Pond Association is working to get the state to reengineer the rotaries in our parkway system. For more information on this, contact Jake at Liz Malia's office.
The MBTA is putting 3 parcels out to bid, and this will require the City to re-zone them for new uses. The current planning process underway by BRA is addressing this, all residents are encouraged to participate and make their priorities known. The next meeting for the BRA process is Saturday morning, March 31. Contact John Dalzell at John.Dalzell.BRA@cityofboston.gov for more information.
While crime has been down over the winter months, residents were concerned that the return of spring will bring back problems with people hanging around the bus stop at the foot of Orchard Hill and drinking/littering the bottles. Residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report any instances of this, and the E-18 police will help to discourage this.
Our next meeting will be in Fall, 2007. If you would like something to be posted here, please email it to Liz O'Connor at Liz@strategymatters.org
Chair Bruce Walling opened the meeting, welcoming all and introducing Councilor John Tobin who recapped some of the important issues facing our area, specifically, the imminent sale of three parcels of land owned by the MBTA, the ongoing struggles to control public drinking/drunkenness near the station and outside of Forest Hills Liquors, and the recent approval by CPCAY of the plan for the Arborway Yard.
Some of the issues Councilor Tobin and his staff are working on as of now include working with BPD to control business district crime, removal of the T tracks which run down Centre/South streets (they are obsolete, even if a trolley returned, we'd need new tracks). The track removal is important for both current safety concerns (bicyclists in particular are affected) and for future beautification efforts which will not be feasible in advance of the track removals.
Councilor Tobin closed by noting that he holds office hours in area coffee shops on Saturday mornings. If you would like to speak with him or get more information, contact his aide, Seth Donlin at seth.donlin@cityofboston.gov
Residents continued the meeting, discussing the following:
One resident raised the question of commuter parking and if it is now needed on Bremen Terrace and possibly Orchard Hill Street. Lesley Delaney Hawkins from the Mayor's office will be getting WRCNA some information on the process for making a street resident-only parking and we can discuss it at a future meeting. One member was concerned that it would negatively impact the Church but typically resident stickers are only necessary during regular work hours (M-F) so it would likely not be a problem for the church.
JP Pond Association is working to get the state to reengineer the rotaries in our parkway system. For more information on this, contact Jake at Liz Malia's office.
The MBTA is putting 3 parcels out to bid, and this will require the City to re-zone them for new uses. The current planning process underway by BRA is addressing this, all residents are encouraged to participate and make their priorities known. The next meeting for the BRA process is Saturday morning, March 31. Contact John Dalzell at John.Dalzell.BRA@cityofboston.gov for more information.
While crime has been down over the winter months, residents were concerned that the return of spring will bring back problems with people hanging around the bus stop at the foot of Orchard Hill and drinking/littering the bottles. Residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report any instances of this, and the E-18 police will help to discourage this.
Our next meeting will be in Fall, 2007. If you would like something to be posted here, please email it to Liz O'Connor at Liz@strategymatters.org
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