March 2018 Monthly Meeting and Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Monthly Meeting:

March 12th, 7:00 pm

Jeffries Yacht Club, 565 Sumner Street

AGENDA:

  • Police Updates – Sergeant Martin, Officer Simon
  • Massport Updates, Conrac Building – Jay Ruggiero, Massport Community Liaison.
  • Boston Planning and Development Agency – Community introduction and discussion of the BPDA’s role in community planning and development. Jared Staley, Kristina Ricco.
  • Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Project DEFERRED until April Meeting. Update on redevelopment plans. HYM, project developer.
  • 228 Webster Street – Proposal to rehabilitate existing building and construct new addition to increase occupancy from 3 to 5 residential units. Attorney Richard Lynds. VOTE
  • 120 Everett Street – Proposal to update basement living space. Owner Dan Crupi. VOTE

 

Planning & Zoning: March 21st, 7:00pm at the Jeffries Yacht Club (565 Sumner Street), agenda to follow.

Community Preservation Act Informational Meeting: March 8th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the East Boston High School. Questions about what the CPA is and how it will affect East Boston? Wondering what kinds of projects can apply for CPA funds? Have an idea for a CPA funded project in East Boston? Representatives from Boston’s new CPA Committee will be on hand to answer questions.

General announcement: The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association is accepting nominations to the JPNA Planning & Zoning Committee.  This is an opportunity for your voice to not only be heard, but to hold a key role in making sure development projects, both large and small, get the attention they deserve!  Several openings are available.  The committee meets on one Wednesday per month, please see the 2018 calendar for details.  As a committee member, you’ll work with owners, developers and their attorneys to prepare for P&Z meetings and will help assess and organize zoning agendas for voting. This committee reports into the JPNA Board.  For more details please email the board at Board@JeffriesPoint.org or contact any Board member.