Hi South Boston Econauts! Don't miss the next Southie Trees meeting.
It will be held at the Seapoint Resturaunt, 367 East 8th Street in South Boston. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30, Monday, Feb 14th. All are welcome, so don't leaf your friends behind when you come. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
This Week's Friday Update: Opportunities to Plug In to a Greener South Boston
Check out this week's Friday Update to learn about how to advocate for trees at upcoming meetings, the South Boston MOMS cookbook, saving energy this winter and more!
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, January 24 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, January 24 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Opportunities to Help Southie Trees
Hello South Boston Green Advocates –
The City has notified us of three public hearings taking place regarding development in South Boston. These hearings are great places to voice support for keeping any existing trees and requesting expanded green space. If you or someone you know can make it to the hearings and would like to be a voice for our trees, please do so and forward this message along. The details of the hearings are at the end of this message along with places to send letters or emails.
The locations of the developments are below:
· 395 W. Broadway
· 49/51 Melcher ST.
· 319 A ST.
After scouting on Google Maps/street view, this appears to be the situation:
· 395 W. Broadway has 4 street trees out front, a few more in back (these may be weed trees), and another across Silver St behind the building.
· 49/51 Melcher St looks like it has 2 small trees out front.
· 319 A St. has a few trees between it and the parking lot to the south (these look like weed trees grown next to the fence).
It goes without saying that the street trees should be preserved. If the weed trees are grown into fences, they will likely be removed, but we can ask that they be replaced with more suitable species. Hearing details are below.
Thank you everyone for speaking for our silent, leafy neighbors.
Mike Kissinger
Southie Trees co-coordinator
Hearing on 395 W. Broadway
Tuesday 1/4 6pm
Lithuanian Club
368 W.Broadway
The developer wants 3 story addition-mixed use parking for 20 vehicle under the building accessed from Silver St.
Contact Jay Rourke
BRA
One City Hall Sq. 9th Fl.
Boston, MA 02201
617-918-4317
Jay.Rourke.bra@CityofBoston.gov
(Fax 617-742-7738)
Hearing on 49/51/Melcher St.
1/10 6pm
Bargmann Hendrie:
Archetype Inc.
300 A Street
(conference room 1st Fl. Apts. and Artists lots Contact : same address as above
617-918-4238
kristin.kara.BRA@cityofboston.gov
Fax 617-742-7783
Hearing on 319 A St.
1/19 9 am
Rm. 900 City Hall
petition and plans can be viewed at Office of Zoning Commisson
Rm. 953C M-F 9AM-5PM
The City has notified us of three public hearings taking place regarding development in South Boston. These hearings are great places to voice support for keeping any existing trees and requesting expanded green space. If you or someone you know can make it to the hearings and would like to be a voice for our trees, please do so and forward this message along. The details of the hearings are at the end of this message along with places to send letters or emails.
The locations of the developments are below:
· 395 W. Broadway
· 49/51 Melcher ST.
· 319 A ST.
After scouting on Google Maps/street view, this appears to be the situation:
· 395 W. Broadway has 4 street trees out front, a few more in back (these may be weed trees), and another across Silver St behind the building.
· 49/51 Melcher St looks like it has 2 small trees out front.
· 319 A St. has a few trees between it and the parking lot to the south (these look like weed trees grown next to the fence).
It goes without saying that the street trees should be preserved. If the weed trees are grown into fences, they will likely be removed, but we can ask that they be replaced with more suitable species. Hearing details are below.
Thank you everyone for speaking for our silent, leafy neighbors.
Mike Kissinger
Southie Trees co-coordinator
Hearing on 395 W. Broadway
Tuesday 1/4 6pm
Lithuanian Club
368 W.Broadway
The developer wants 3 story addition-mixed use parking for 20 vehicle under the building accessed from Silver St.
Contact Jay Rourke
BRA
One City Hall Sq. 9th Fl.
Boston, MA 02201
617-918-4317
Jay.Rourke.bra@CityofBoston.gov
(Fax 617-742-7738)
Hearing on 49/51/Melcher St.
1/10 6pm
Bargmann Hendrie:
Archetype Inc.
300 A Street
(conference room 1st Fl. Apts. and Artists lots Contact : same address as above
617-918-4238
kristin.kara.BRA@cityofboston.gov
Fax 617-742-7783
Hearing on 319 A St.
1/19 9 am
Rm. 900 City Hall
petition and plans can be viewed at Office of Zoning Commisson
Rm. 953C M-F 9AM-5PM
Thursday, December 30, 2010
'Tis the Season
This season, please consider supporting a local organization that helps make South Boston a greener and healthier place. We have compiled a partial list.
Cheers to a green 2011!
Cheers to a green 2011!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
December 27 meeting rescheduled
Because of the snow, we will reschedule the December 27 meeting. New date to be announced soon. Stay safe and cozy Southie!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays
Today, there will be no Friday Update so that we can celebrate Christmas Eve. Stay warm and enjoy the season!
Friday, December 17, 2010
What's green in Southie this week? Lots!
Oh my goodness! So much green stuff happening in South Boston this week! Check out our Friday Update.
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, December 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday Update: How to plug into Southie's green initiatives
There is so much great stuff in this week's Friday Update! See for yourself :)
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, December 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
Monday, December 6, 2010
December 6 Tree Action Team (Southie Trees) Meeting Agenda
Below is an outline for the Tree Action Team (Southie Trees) meeting tonight. It will be held at:
Seapoint Restaurant
367 East 8th Street
Monday, December 6th, at 6:30 PM
Everyone is welcome!
The agenda is jam-packed - there is much to discuss and many decisions to be made. We’d like to stick to an hour if possible, but recognize we may run over that. Please be ready for a streamlined meeting with optional time afterwards for extended discussions.
Southie Trees Dec 6 Meeting Agenda
* Greeting and Check-in (10 mins)
o Welcome newcomers and check in
* Strategic Planning
o Tree Map - What we have and what we will need (10 mins)
o Neighborhood Associations – How can we best partner with them? (10 mins)
* Materials (10 mins)
o Documents - GBG flyers, etc. What other docs would be helpful?
o Tree Sources
+ Arbor Day (Bare Root, Pine Trees in a tube, etc)
+ Others?
* Boston Tree Party Presentation (10 mins)
* Timeline for next year (10 mins)
o Kickoff party
Seapoint Restaurant
367 East 8th Street
Monday, December 6th, at 6:30 PM
Everyone is welcome!
The agenda is jam-packed - there is much to discuss and many decisions to be made. We’d like to stick to an hour if possible, but recognize we may run over that. Please be ready for a streamlined meeting with optional time afterwards for extended discussions.
Southie Trees Dec 6 Meeting Agenda
* Greeting and Check-in (10 mins)
o Welcome newcomers and check in
* Strategic Planning
o Tree Map - What we have and what we will need (10 mins)
o Neighborhood Associations – How can we best partner with them? (10 mins)
* Materials (10 mins)
o Documents - GBG flyers, etc. What other docs would be helpful?
o Tree Sources
+ Arbor Day (Bare Root, Pine Trees in a tube, etc)
+ Others?
* Boston Tree Party Presentation (10 mins)
* Timeline for next year (10 mins)
o Kickoff party
Friday, December 3, 2010
This Week's Friday Update: Opportunities to Plug In to a Greener South Boston
This Week's Friday Update: Opportunities to Plug In to a Greener South Boston.
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, December 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
Monday, December 6 is the next Planet Southie Tree Action Team (Southie Trees) Meeting 6:30 pm at Seapoint Restaurant, 367 East 8th Street. All are welcome!
Are you interested in a local green issue that is not currently a major focus of Planet Southie? Consider coordinating a Planet Southie Action Team to mobilize support for that issue. Come to our monthly meeting and share your ideas! Some ideas for new Action Teams: Energy efficiency, public transportation, biking, walking, asthma prevention, climate change, environmental justice, safe Rx disposal, neighborhood clean-ups and more. Action Teams can be short or long-term. You don't have to be an expert!
Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
The next Planet Southie Monthly Meeting is Monday, December 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Location: South Boston Branch Library, 646 East Broadway. Everyone is welcome at Planet Southie!
Monday, December 6 is the next Planet Southie Tree Action Team (Southie Trees) Meeting 6:30 pm at Seapoint Restaurant, 367 East 8th Street. All are welcome!
Are you interested in a local green issue that is not currently a major focus of Planet Southie? Consider coordinating a Planet Southie Action Team to mobilize support for that issue. Come to our monthly meeting and share your ideas! Some ideas for new Action Teams: Energy efficiency, public transportation, biking, walking, asthma prevention, climate change, environmental justice, safe Rx disposal, neighborhood clean-ups and more. Action Teams can be short or long-term. You don't have to be an expert!
Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
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