WHNA: 2019 Year in Review

WHNA: 2019 Year in Review

Dear Neighbors,

As 2019 comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to look back and appreciate all of the fun ways we worked to build our community. It was a busy year -- filled with new events and lots of folks from the neighborhood -- and we're grateful that so many of you participated. Have a look below for a snapshot of the things we did together, and please join us for more fun in the New Year!

With gratitude,

Wally, Kathy, Bryan, Eileen, and Bob

WHNA Spring Meeting Minutes

  • 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

Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association Winter Meeting

Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association Winter Meeting

On January 30th the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association held its quarterly meeting at the Wollaston Elementary School to review their 2019 event calendar, hear a legislative update from State Senator John Keenan, and a local Ward 3 update from Ward 3 Council member Ian Cain, and hear from Community Police Officer Timothy Simmons about local issues.

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