The Andrew Square Civic Associated met on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, and the first order of business was to welcome returning and new members. Next came the Boston Police Report.
Boston Police Report
Officer Sullivan reported all incidents since August, mainly consisting of Car B&E’s and drug activity. The ASCA urged everyone to please make sure you do not leave valuables in sight and to lock your car doors! The drug activity resulted in some arrests and the ASCA thanked Captain Boyle, detectives and officers at C6 for all their hard work in the neighborhood. REMEMBER…”SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” and make sure you call 911!
Three Motor vehicle accidents also occurred.
ASCA, along with our elected officials and city departments are working on a safety plan. Please stay tuned! Your input is important!!
Elected Officials Update
John Allison, from the Mayor’s office, updated members on the Mayor’s upcoming press conference to announce he is suing pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic. John mentioned the weekend’s events (listed below) and announced that the Boston Transportation Department has 20 openings. If interested visit City of Boston website to apply.
State Representative-elect David Biele addressed the members and urged them to stay involved.
Steve Harvey, from Councilor Flaherty’s office, announced there would be Council Hearing dates in October to address Street Safety measures and the IPOD. The IPOD was instituted to protect South Boston under new zoning changes instituted by BPDA.
WASHINGTON VILLAGE UPDATE
David Nagle and David Cameron gave a lengthy update on the progress of permitting, clean-up and other details of Washington Village – and the property located at 501- 511 Dot Ave. The Dot Ave property is being stabilized for short-term, 4-5 year, low impact leases. Washington Village will be on the agenda for monthly updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact them at:
David Nagle – email: cromaneconsult8@gmail.com
David Cameron – email: dcameron@coreinvestmentsinc.com
David Nagle also holds weekday office hours at the Washington Village office located in South Boston at 240 Old Colony Avenue, at the intersection of Dorchester Street.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:
10 Wendeller
Owner Malcolm Barber and architect Tim Johnson presented plans for a three-story building, five units with garage, to include 5 parking spaces, located on ground level. Decks will be “tucked” into the front of the building, and there will be a roof deck with the sound barrier.
ASCA membership voted to support the development.
69 Preble Street
Currently a one-story commercial building (Mass Glass), owner Ryan Hunt presented his plans to erect a three-story, three unit building with parking on the ground floor.
Prior to the vote, several neighbors voiced their concern regarding the “OPEN” parking suggesting a garage door be installed for security and safety measures. Accessing garage was also a concern, as there is usually a car parked on the corner where they would enter. A suggestion was made to put in a large permanent stone or metal planter that would match the aesthetics of the building. This would eliminate that spot and create easier access to the garage.
ASCA membership voted to support the project ONLY if they installed garage doors and planter. The owners were contacted and agreed to those recommendations.
WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AROUND THE TOWN
South Boston Street Festival took place on Saturday, September 15th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on East Broadway between “I” and “L” Streets. Andrew Square’s Tony Vento received an award. South Boston Historical society sponsored trolley tours from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. (folks could get a ride home to Andrew Square by trolley!)
The Polish Harvest Festival took place on Sunday, September 16th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish – 655 Dorchester Ave (steps from Andrew Square!). There was great entertainment for the whole family! Visitors learned about Polish culture, heritage, and traditions and enjoyed the amazing homemade Polish food!!!
St. Augustine’s 200TH Anniversary Celebration: This historic celebration took place all weekend and featured tours and Masses presided over by Bishops Dooher and Hennessey.
ASCA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ASCA is also happy to announce that David Pogorelc of Core Investments has signed Samuels Associates as a partner to bring us Washington Village.
You may be familiar with their recent work in the Fenway Area, transforming it into a modern living city with fantastic amenities.
Samuels Associates touts, “We are more than just property developers, and forge meaningful partnerships with neighbors and clients. These relationships foster a sense of transparency that helps create authentic, innovative and sustainable places to live, work and play and inspire and enrich all aspects of their lives.”
ASCA hopes you join us at our monthly ASCA meetings for updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions, drop by WV office at 240 Old Colony Ave or contact David Nagle at cromaneconsult8@gmail.com
The Andrew Square Civic Association serves as a forum for the discussion of neighborhood interests, by acting as a liaison with governmental bodies, institutions, and local businesses, and by working with other neighborhood organizations to address common interests.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday each month from
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Washington Village – 240 Old Colony Ave.
next meeting: Wednesday, October 10th
WE CARE ABOUT THE SQUARE!
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ASCA thanks our beautification committee chairman, Jack Southard, for the planter signage. Jack is coordinating the cleanup/weeding of the planters before they get installed.
NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, OCTOBER 10th, 6:30 p.m. at Washington Village
