Community Updates

Hello Jeffries Point Neighbors!

Although we continue to social-distance for public health reasons, there continue to be activities and planning happening in the neighborhood.  We wanted to share these updates with you:

Traffic Safety at Orleans Street and Marginal Street – Petition
The intersection of Orleans Street and Marginal Street is extremely busy and has been a concern to the neighborhood for quite some time.  In the wake of the recent accident, the JPNA is petitioning the City to expedite the study of this intersection and implement traffic calming measures.  Click here to view the petition.

Tree Inventory Training:  Please join Speak for the Trees for a virtual tree inventory training webinar on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This webinar will be done over Zoom. You can register for the meeting here. You will need to simply add your name and email address. After registering, a link to access the webinar will be sent to your email address that you provided. If you have any questions, please ask Michael at michael@sfttbos.org.

Low Cost Rain Barrels:  Eastie Farm and Tree Eastie have recently partnered to offer East Boston residents rain barrels! Rain barrels are available immediately on a sliding scale of $10-$30. Typically, this size would cost you more than $100. Best of all, socially distanced volunteers are available to help you pick the right location and set up your rain barrel, ensuring it is in place immediately. If you have any questions or would like to order please email eastiefarm@gmail.com    Click online here. Cash, check, or Venmo is accepted. If you’d like more than one barrel, fittings will be supplied to connect them together. Installation instructions are available if you would like to DIY

EBHCS Summer Webinar Series: The East Boston Harborside Community School is hosting a series of 6 webinars over the summer to help the community stay connected. Topics include: Community Awareness and Updates, School Opening and COVID Updates from EBNHC. All are FREE and held over zoom.  For a list of dates and how to register please go to www.ebhcs.org or their Facebook page.

JPNA Planning & Zoning Meetings:  We have two JPNA Planning & Zoning Meetings this month. Visit the JPNA website for full details:

• Wednesday, June 17th, 2020;  7 – 8:30 pm
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING.
  AGENDA (subject to change)
  • 57 Webster Street
  • 333 Maverick Street
  • 492 Sumner Street
• Wednesday, June 24, 2020;  7 – 8:30 pm
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING.
  AGENDA (subject to change)
  • 323 Maverick Street
  • POSTPONED 304 Sumner Street
  • 223 Everett Street

Community Updates

Hello Jeffries Point Neighbors!

Although we continue to social distance for public health reasons, there continue to be activities and planning happening in the neighborhood.  We wanted to share these updates with you:

• The Samuel Adams School is having a Chalk Your Walk event! Everyone is being asked to draw your best rainbows, your happiest doodles and messages of hope all over your sidewalks! Snap a picture and send it to the email/phone below by May 29 to be featured in the school’s newest video! Please send your picture by email to adamsschoolspc@gmail.com or text to 781-656-5449.
• Tree Eastie continues to be active, mapping trees throughout East Boston, securing a grant from the East Boston Foundation and more!  Check out their website at www.treeeastie.com for a full list of activities!
  • One great option from Tree Eastie? A $10 tree! Just click here and input your address and zip code. The website will assist you in determining where to plant your tree for annual energy savings. By supporting this effort with a $10 donation, you will receive a one-gallon tree and experience its generosity for years to come.
• The East Boston Soup Kitchen continues to support the community. Although with heavy hearts they closed the kitchen, they continue to support our friends and neighbors with the distribution of grocery store gift cards. If you would like to donate gift cards or funds in support, please send donations to: EBCSK, PO Box 497, East Boston, MA. 02128.
• Looking for a mask? The Immigrant Women Cooperative Project CCDS is a Sewing Cooperative Project for and by immigrant women affected by the current pandemic and economic crisis.  They are selling masks to support their families.  Here is the order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW58-uO0oQtZTaPmfoj30Up5OxJUyGg8-fN9kmAJNpkDvWFg/viewform