Eight Streets Neighborhood Association
Meeting Minutes, 5 January 2005

Greeting & Introductions & Announcements:

• Karen Fried, Regional Coordinator and South End Liason to the mayor, visited the ESNA meeting to meet residents and discuss any concerns. Karen can be reached at:
  
  Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
  City of Boston
  Room 708, City Hall
  One City Hall Square
  Boston, MA 02201
  617-635-3498
  karen.fried@cityofboston.gov
• The outbound Silver Line Bus Stop that is currently in front of the Penny Savings Bank on Washington Street will be moving in front of Blackstone Park
  
  

Zoning Board Appeals –

· 83 Waltham Street : Attorney Joseph Hanley presented on behalf of Perry Geyer, who is looking into purchasing the property at 83 Waltham street. 83 Waltham is a former lodging house (5 unit apartment building) and he is proposing to restore the building to the original residential building. Mr Geyer is looking for approval to change occupancy to 3 residential units. Mr Hanley was also looking to get approval for adding balconies and a roof deck which were not on the agenda. Eight Streets Membership voted to not oppose this change [Note: letter to ZBA, CC to Mr Hanley and Mr Geyer]

· 8 Bond Street : Owner John Maloof presented his plans to make updates to 8 Bond St. Mr Maloof was looking for our approval on exterior work in the building’s rear including dormer, roof and window work, adding decks and changing zoning from a one family to a two family. This would include modifications (change of shape and adding a storey) to the addition at the rear of the building. Mr Maloof presented many letters of approval from abutting neighbors. Eight Streets Membership unanimously voted to not oppose the changes [Note: letter to ZBA will be sent at when owner is ready]

· 12 Bond Street : Architect Arthur Choo came to get approval for adding a deck to the top floor. Eight Streets Membership voted to not oppose this change [Note: letter to ZBA, CC to Mr Choo]

Meeting:

• Peters Park Dog Run: Barbara Korkey came to present the official Dog Run plan for the Parks Department. The goal of the Dog Run is to promote public health and safety, make the surrounding area safer, promote responsible pet ownership and to attract and retain urban dwellers. The majority of members felt this was a positive addition to the neighborhood.
• We Need YOU! Volunteer Today! The Neighborhood Association is looking for volunteers for the following committees and neighborhood meetings. Anyone interested in attending these meetings should contact John McLachlan for more information. jmclachlan at draper.com

• Trash Committee: looking for members to create a committee to come up with ideas on how we can solve some of the trash issues in the Eight Streets neighborhood. Interested?
• Street Fair: looking for members to volunteer to help organize a street fair for the spring. Interested or want more information? Contact Heather Slaby heather.slaby at verizon.net.
• Monthy Boston Police D4 meeting to find out what is going on in the neighborhood and to review crime that occurred over the previous month. This is on one Monday per month at 6:00
• SE Neighborhood Coalition is reforming and will be announcing changes shortly – Goal is to have a central neighborhood association to represent the entire South End (Just as there are central neighborhood associations in the Back Bay and Beacon Hill) More information forthcoming.
• Alliance to Boston Neighborhood – This association is city wide. www.abnboston.org This occurs 1x per month on Thursdays

Adjournment