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1.      Agenda, Green Sheets for May 18, 2011 & Public Hearing Notices                                                       (5/18/--12PM)

 

2.     Listing Officers in Ward 12 (Roxbury)                                                                                                    (5/26- 5/20)

 

3.     Boston Public Schools Family Friendly Enrollment Process (Small Group Discussion Meetings)             (5/18, 5/21, 5/25)

 

4.     Grove Hall Update:  GHYWA update_ghywa mtg_abcs of clinical research_gh peace walk_051711         (5/18, 5/21, 5/25)

 

5.     Celebrate youth arts this month -                                                                                                           starting now…

 

6.     ZBA—City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeals Hearings-- What’s coming to your neighborhood?            (5/24—9:30pm)

 

7.     FYI:   Boston Shined in Greater Grove Hall

 

8.     JOBS

 

DETAILS BELOW…

 

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1.      Agenda, Green Sheets for May 18, 2011 & Public Hearing Notices

 

Good Afternoon,

 

Attached please find the following:

 

Link to Agenda for May 18, 2011

http://meetingrecords.cityofboston.gov/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=56&doctype=AGENDA

 

Green Sheets for May 18, 2011

 

Public Safety Hearing Notice - Docket #0414 - Re: grant of $2,600,000.00 from various Government Agencies, including FEMA, as reimbursement for the January 12-13, 2011 storm related expenses.

 

City, Neighborhood Services & Veterans Affairs Hearing Notice - Docket #0391 - Order for a hearing to discuss Urban Farms

 

Updated Calendar...Please note...The Ways & Means - FY12 Budget Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, May 19th Re: Parks and Rec has been POSTPONED!

 

 

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2.     Listing Officers in Ward 12 (Roxbury)                   (5/26- 5/20)

 

 

Dear Community Members:

 

Please be advised that the Boston Election Department's team of annual listing (City Census) officers will be visiting each neighborhood throughout the next few months to update the annual listing of residents.  Every City and Town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is mandated by law to conduct an annual listing.  Information obtained during the listing process is forwarded to the Office of the Jury Commissioner for use in compiling jury pools, and is also used as an indicator of the population changes in the City.  The information gathered also helps to ensure the accuracy and the integrity of the voting list. 

 

The Listing Officers will go door-to-door in neighborhoods, and are easily identified by their City-issued photo-IDs and bright orange vests.  They will confirm basic information for each address: name, occupation, and birth date of each occupant age 17 and older.  If there are new residents at the address, the Listing Officer will obtain the appropriate information, and will also drop off voter registration forms for those who may want to register to vote.    

 

The Listing Officers will be in Ward 12 (Roxbury) this week (May 16-20).  Additional e-mail notifications will be sent throughout the next few weeks/months as we enter another ward/neighborhood.  Please share this information with your community members, family, friends, co-workers, etc.  Thank you for your time, and please do not hesitate to contact the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767 should you have any further questions or concerns.

 

If you have not responded to the Annual Listing yet, please visit this website to update your information: http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/annual_listing.asp. 

 

Sincerely,

Helen

 

Helen Y. Wong

Election Dept., Room 241 

One City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201

Office (617) 635-3833

Fax (617) 635-4483

www.cityofboston.gov/elections

 

 

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3.   Boston Public Schools Family Friendly Enrollment Process (Small Group Discussion Meetings)    (5/18, 5/21, 5/25)

Do you all know about these meetings posted on BPS website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/redesign

This May, BPS is embarking on an 18-month planning process to create a more family friendly enrollment process. Phase one of the project will be to improve how we register our families. During the month of May, the Office of Enrollment and Welcome Services will be organizing several small discussion groups to hear from parents who have recently registered with us.
 
We want to hear about your challenges AND your recommendations on how to build a better process. The following conversations will focus on registration issues such as the outreach process, document requirements, the use of technology, and other potential barriers. In addition, many more opportunities will be made available over the next few months to talk about the assignment process; all interested parties may participate in either or both of these efforts.
 
All are welcome to join the discussion, but you must RSVP in advance to participate. To keep discussion groups small and productive, we ask that participants select just one session to attend. To participate in one of the following registration conversations, please click here.

·                                 Roslindale:       West Zone Family Resource Center, Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (English and Haitian Creole)

·                                 Roxbury:           North Zone Family Resource Center, Tuesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English and Spanish)

·                                 Chinatown:       Chinatown YMCA, Wednesday, May 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English, Chinese, and Spanish)

·                                 South Boston:  Tynan Elementary School, Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English)

·                                 East Boston:     Umana Middle School Academy, Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English and Spanish)

·                                 West Roxbury:   Ohrenberger Elementary School, Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English)

·                                 Dorchester:       East Zone Family Resource Center, Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (English, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese)

·                                 Downtown:        BPS Central Office, Wednesday, May 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English and Spanish)

·                                 Brighton:          Edison K-8 School, Wednesday, May 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (English and Portuguese)

 

 

 

 

 

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4.    Grove Hall Update:  GHYWA update_ghywa mtg_abcs of clinical research_gh peace walk_051711 (5/18, 5/21, 5/25)

 

 

The following information is provided by the following organizations and individuals listed below:

 

-ghywa meeting, Wed., May 18, 2011, 10 AM

-abcs of clinical research, Sat., May 21, 2011, 10 AM

-gh peace walk, Wed. May 25, 2011, 5:30 pm

 

1)   Grove Hall Youth Workers Alliance  Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

10:00 AM – noon

What are your summer plans?

Project RIGHT, Inc.

320 A Blue Hill Avenue

 (parking is available on the street, for directions on 5/18/11, call 617.541.5454, x0)

 

GHYWA is provided support through the Grove Hall Safe Neighborhood Initiative, Boston Public Health Commission, Mayor Thomas Menino, MA Department of Public Health, Boston Police Department, Hayden, Hyams, Boston, Yawkey, Citizens Bank, New World, and anonymous Fnds., Roxbury Trust Fund.

 

For more information, call Ra’shaun Nalls (Project RIGHT, Inc.) at 617.541.5454, x104 and Michael Kozu (Project RIGHT, Inc.) at 617.541.5451.x102)

 

 

 

2)    ABCs of Clinical Research

10:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Great Hall

6 Norfolk Street

Dorchester, MA

Why are these diseases in my community?

Who/what protects me (the patient)?

Should I trust this method of treatment?

How can research improve my health?

Am I getting the best care?

Who is protecting us from researchers?

If you have these questions and others, come to this event! Discuss with community members, community groups and local health care researchers the history of clinical research in our communities. Learn about how new medications, treatments and vaccines are developed. Participants will  also be informed about their options and ways to advocate for their health care needs. Fun, interactive information tables will provide additional  resources on cancer, HIV, diabetes, and HPV.

Free giveaways! Free breakfast and lunch provided!

Chioma Nnaji, Coordinator
Roxbury/Jamaica Plain Substance Use Coalition
http://www.roxjpcoalition.org/   

 

3)        Do you want peace in our community?  DEMAND Peace!!  Join us! Walk for Peace! Honk for Peace!

 

Grove Hall Peace Walk

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Deliverance Temple Church

232 Columbia Road, Dorchester

(intersection of Columbia Road and Devon Street)

 

Join us for a peace walk and then meet with us on how we can make our neighborhood safer!

Please call 617-541-5451.x102 (Project RIGHT, Inc.) for more information.

 

Supporters (list in formation)

Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Rep. Gloria Fox, Rep. Liz Malia, Rep. Carlos Henriquez, Project RIGHT, Inc., Boston Public Health Commission (Violence, Intervention and Prevention), Boston Police Department (B-2), Grove Hall Youth Outreach Connection, Grove Hall Safe Neighborhood Initiative, MA Department of Public Health (Division of Violence Prevention), Quincy Geneva Housing Corporation

 

The above information was compiled by Michael Kozu, PRI Community Coordinator (617.541.5451.x102).  

 

 

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5.    Celebrate youth arts this month - starting now…

 

 

 

May is filled with many exciting events highlighting the significance of youth arts: Get your groove on at Artes Pa'lante / Thriving Arts on May 18th Dr. Ken Tangvik's Book Signing Party on May 24th Come celebrate our diverse neighborhood at the Mozart Park Sculpture Unveiling on May 25th Arts in Bloom - a unique and exciting fundraiser in support of the HSTF on June 12th Learn about HSTF's Youth Literacy Tutors at "Changing Together" on June 7th       Artes Pa'lante (Thriving Arts) Dance and Music Showcase on May 18th!!!       Come witness the transformative power of the arts in the lives of our youth. The theme of the showcase surrounds youth finding their own voice through art, more specifically through music and dance!     Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Location: English High School Auditorium, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain     Photo credit: Mark Saperstein  Event highlights include solo and group dance performances by Ritmo en Acción dancers and musical performances by La Voz, a group of youth from the HSTF Music Clubhouse. "The Way Out," a song created by La Voz, tells of the haunting impact of violence and the transformative power of music as a "way out." Click here to listen to "The Way Out." For a translation of the lyrics, click here.     For more information please contact Barbara: 617-524-8303 or barbara@hydesquare.org          YLT's Book Signing Party On Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 PM, the Youth Literary Tutors of the HSTF will sponsor a book-signing of the newly released fiction publication, Don't Mess with Tanya: Stories Emerging from Boston's Barrios, written by the HSTF's own Dr. Ken Tangvik, co-founder and Director of Program Development for the Hyde Square Task Force.  There will be short readings by Dr. Tangvik, youth responses to the book, a special dance performance by Ritmo en Accion, and refreshments. Copies of Don't Mess with Tanya: Stories Emerging from Boston's Barrios, will be available at the book signing. If you want to order the book now, please follow this link to Amazon.com and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the youth programs of the Hyde Square Task Force!   To read a recent review of Don't Mess with Tanya: Stories Emerging from Boston's Barrios, please click here.   For more information please contact Ana:  617-524-8303 or ana@hydesquare.org.            Come to the Mozart Park "Reach" Sculpture Unveiling   Honoring Immigrants in our Community   Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Mozart Park, Corner of Mozart and Centre Street    The design of the sculpture "Reach" was created by Cambridge artist Douglas Kornfeld and inspired by HSTF youth and Hyde/Jackson Square community members.       Kornfeld explains the significance of the sculpture: "From the central axis of the park the abstracted steel uprights form an up-reaching hand symbolizing the immigrant experience...The work is located in the Hyde Square neighborhood which has traditionally been a gateway immigrant neighborhood."   The sculpture has nine unique engraved quotations on the steel uprights written by local youth about their experiences as recent immigrants, or as children of recent immigrants.   The New England Foundation for the Arts funded the artwork. We would also like to the City of Boston for its support.         Arts in Bloom - a unique fundraiser in support of HSTF Cultivating Young Artists, Together!    The Community Art Center, Hyde Square Task Force, The Theater Offensive, and ZUMIX cordially invite you and your family to Arts in Bloom, a collaborative event to carry on the legacy of Blooming Art! Date: Sunday, June 12 Time: 4:00pm Location: ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Join us for an evening of creativity, passion, and collaboration. We hope that you will find inspiration, laugh often, and give generously. Experience dance, theater, music, and video presented by incredible young artists. The Hunt Alternatives Fund has generously pledged $100,000 in matching funds. Gifts of $1,000 or more will be matched. For more information on how you can make a matching donation, please contact Paul at 617-524-8303 or via email at paul@hydesquare.org.         Come on down to the HSTF's Changing Together and join the youth-led social change movement!    Please join us Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 6:15 pm to learn more about the Hyde Square Task Force and issues affecting our community. Come witness inspirational stories, performances, and presentations by HSTF youth. This month's theme will focus on the Youth Literacy Tutors and their efforts to combat bullying in the Boston Public schools. "Changing Together: Stories and Conversations on Youth and Transformation" is a series of informal gatherings, scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at the Hyde Square Task Force Cheverus Building behind the Blessed Sacrament Church at 365 Centre St. For info or to RSVP, call 617-524-8303.
Transforming Youth. Transforming Community. For more information about the Hyde Square Task Force, visit us online at www.hydesquare.org. Join our Social Network!

 

 

 

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6.    ZBA—City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeals Hearings-- What’s coming to your neighborhood?  (5/24—9:30pm)

 

 

 

BOARD OF APPEAL HEARINGS

ROOM 801

Tuesday, May 24 2011

 

BOARD FINAL ARBITER:                               9:30a.m.

BZC-29590             9-9E Park Street, Ward 16                                                   David J Higgins

BZC-29057             60 Clayton Street, Ward 15                                                 60 Clayton Street Realty Trust

BZC-30496             97 West Springfield Street, Ward 9                                   David Schwartz (by Rodney Sinclair)

BZC-30055             5 Beckler Avenue, Ward 6                                                  James & Linda Haugh

BZC-28731             241a-241 Chelsea Street aka

                                11 Brooks Street, Ward 1                                                    Third Fratello Realty Trust

BZC-28732             241a-241 Chelsea Street, Ward 1                                       Third Fratello Realty Trust

 

BUILDING CODE:                                              9:30a.m.

#5322                      354-364 Longwood Avenue, Ward 4                                ARE/ND/CR Longwood, LLC

 

HEARINGS:                                                                                          9:30 a.m.

BZC-31121     159 Kenrick Street, Ward 22                           Guangli Xu

BZC-31126     133-135 Tremont Street, Ward 22                   Farhad Facholdini

BZC-31127     137-141 Tremont Street, Ward 22                   Farhad Fachroldini

BZC-31138     18R Shepard Street, Ward 22                          Andrew Falkenstein

#5321              18R Shepard Street, Ward 22                          Andrew L Falkenstein

BZC-31124     1349-1363 Commonwealth Avenue, Wd 21     1359 Realty Trust (by Frank Tramontozzi, Trustee)

BZC-31128     56 Fairview Street, Ward 20                            Ivy Brackup

BZC-31161     14 Heldun Street, Ward 20                               Antonio Ruscito (by John A. Pulgini)

BZC-31098     4014 Washington Street, Ward 19                    Jose Cupul

BZC-31125     876-886 Cummins Highway, Ward 18              Jose Ferreira

BZC-31185     11 Annapolis Street, Ward 13                          Pedro Martins

BZC-31152     222-224 Amory Street, Ward 11                     Jorge Roa Pimentel

BZC-31103     278-282 Centre Street, Ward 10                      All Check Cashed

BZC-31159     505 Massachusetts Avenue, Ward 9                 Safar Realty Group LLC

BZC-31090     1722-1724 Columbia Road, Ward 7                Gregg Donovan

BZC-31172     38 Gates Street, Ward 7                                   Damien Carthy (by Niles Sutphin)

                                                                                                                                               

HEARINGS:                                                         10:30 a.m.

BZC-31086     90-98 Bolton Street, Ward 6                Westpoint Realty & Development, LLC

BZC-31099     360 West Second Street, Ward 6         Joseph Taylor

BZC-31105             37 P Street, Ward 6                                              Jason Penn

BZC-31106             881-883 E Second Street, Ward 6                       Jason Penn

BZC-31120             539-541 East Third Street, Ward 6                     531-541 East Third St Realty Trust (Timothy Johnson)

BZC-31122             25 Chestnut Street, Ward 5                                Mr & Mrs Theron Hoffman

BZC-31102             27 Saint Germain Street, Ward 4                        Jay Hajj

BZC-31100     33 Broad Street, Ward 3                      James Shane

BZC-31156             1-1A State Street, Ward 3                                   State House LLC (by Phung/Porzio)

                                                                               

RE-DISCUSSION:                                                                              11:30

BZC-31000             16 Hastings Street, Ward 20                               Joyce Perola

BZC-30832             1 Romsey Circle, Ward 13                                   Francis Cotter

BZC-30831             29 Romsey Street, Ward 13                                Francis Cotter

BZC-30967             20 Woodford Street, Ward 13                            Henry G Kara

BZC-31026             88 Walnut Avenue, Ward 12                             John Jackson

BZC-31040             35 Brookley Road, Ward 11                                Jerome Mello

BZC-31164             100 Arlington Street, Ward 5                             Arlington CFII LP

BZC-31012             23 Wellington Street, Ward 4                             Tenant’s Development Corporation (Donald Ward)

 

INTERPRETATION:                                                          12:00noon

BZC-30868             836-844 Summer Street, Ward 6                         Summer Realty Trust

#5308                      836-844 Summer Street, Ward 6                         Summer Realty Trust

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

                                    CHRISTINE ARAUJO- SECRETARY

                                                            ANGELO BUONOPANE

                                                            PETER CHIN

                                                            BRUCE BICKERSTAFF                                                    

                                                            MICHAEL MONAHAN                                                                                 

                                                            ANTHONY PISANI

                                                                                ROBERT SHORTSLEEVE-CHAIRMAN

 

 

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7.  FYI:   Boston Shined in Greater Grove Hall

 

 

Boston Shined in Greater Grove Hall     Dear Lorraine, Two weeks ago, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets and Project Right teamed up to give two neighborhood businesses a fresh coat of paint in an effort to encourage pedestrian traffic and welcome in the spring and summer months.    Check out more pictures at www.greatergrovehall.org/bostonshines2011    Thanks again to   Keith Williams and the Office of Neighborhood Services and Project Right   for working with us on this effort!    Join Our Mailing List!

 

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8.   JOBS

 

 

FAA JOBS       Pass it on....     FAA JOBS!!!! If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. We all have kids and know kids in the right age group (under 31) and with some effort they could reach a salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam. <http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers%3E ; Fill out the application immediately - even if they don't know if they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal government and it may take them months to call. The key is to apply NOW... There will be a lot of retirements coming up rather quickly and they need to line up training to accommodate these openings. It's my understanding that the FAA rarely has an open application such as this and that the jobs are coveted. This is a great opportunity and it should be noted that choosing a site like Anchorage or Indianapolis to train is a likely acceptance into the training program - after which you can transfer anywhere in the country that has a tower. I hope you pass this information on to family & friends.

 

 

 

 

Transportation Security Officers Wanted-women only

 

Transportation Security                    Officers Wanted      The Transportation Security Administration will be at Career Source to recruit for female Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions for Logan International Airport. These positions are part-time, 25 hrs./wk., starting at $15.26/hr. plus full federal benefits. Paid training is included. Multiple positions are available. Requirements: Only female officers currently needed U.S. citizen Proficient in English H.S. diploma or equivalent Ability to pass drug test and credit check Excellent customer service skills  Date and Time:     Thursday, May 26th, 9:30 a.m. Location:                Career Source Cambridge                                  186 Alewife Brook Parkway, 3rd floor Registration with Career Source is required. Call us at 617-661-7867 x0 and speak with a staff person to register for this event.* *Apply online at http://usajobs.gov  before attending              Please arrive on time and dress professionally!    www.yourcareersource.com www.twitter.com/careersourcecam  Employers look for relevant skills and a positive attitude - both are equally important!

 

 

 

Career Awareness Day for Girls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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