4/24/2019, 6:30pm at the Wollaston Elementary School
6:35pm: Wally Hubley begins meeting and introduces agenda
Update on Cleaner Greener
Saturday, May 4th - Meet at Safford Park at 9am
Traditionally had 2 groups: one at Safford Park, one at Forbes Park
Trash cleanup, mulch spread
Then we meet up at Pageant Field after at noon
Bob will send out a reminder early next week
Kathy will pick up materials/tools ahead of time
If you RSVP with your shirt size we will try to pick up a free shirt for you the day before.
Update on Saturday in the Park
Approved by Parks Board unanimously
Next step in coming weeks: getting alcohol license
[Wally then went through PPT presentation that he gave to the Parks Board]
Brian Enos: Do we need police detail?
Wally: Yes, will reach out
B.E.: Optional donations to support event?
Wally: looking into sponsors + we will have proceeds from beer trucks
Bob LaRocca: Will we be marketing/advertising through both social and signage?
Wally: Yes
Update on Porchfest
Running similar to last year; only change: drawing a tighter geographic box around possible host porches -- make it more concentrated
BL: Harder to find new porches?
Wally: No
Registration update: 64 bands, 46 porches in Merrymount, Squantum, Wollaston Hill
Wally then ran through remaining events for the year
What else do we want to prioritize for the year?
Development is a big topic (whether too much or not enough)
Possibly have Mayor’s Office come to explain Urban Renewal District
Explain new parking enforcement
Explain new recycling requirements
Explain loss of trees
In previous years, “gas leaks” was on the agenda.
7:25pm: Meeting Adjourn
WHNA Spring Meeting Minutes
