September 2002

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September 2002

Sea To The Green

An Update of the East Avenue Neighborhood Association ______________________________________________________________________

Last meeting: EANA met on Saturday, August 31 at 10:30 AM at 20 Raymond Terrace

Attendees: Laurel Lindstrom (president), Tony Rossi (Raymond Terrace), Anthony Halim (Roxbury Road), Mike Picciallo (Roxbury Road), Debbie Picciallo (Roxbury Road), Gaetano Monteleone (Roxbury Road), David Brown (Chairman of Third Taxing District Commission).

Actions update since July 28 meeting

	500 flyers distributed by EANA members to households near 89B Strawberry Hill Avenue to alert them to the apparent expanded use of the contractor's yard located on that property. Expansion is not permitted by zoning for nonconforming (grandfathered) use. Concerns specified as per accounts of neighbors: Unsightly stacks of exposed construction material and yard supplies that are highly visible from Strawberry Hill Ave. and Fitch Park; 18-wheel trucks delivering supplies in the early morning hours; Trucks belonging to landscapers and builders coming and going during the day, purchasing and loading supplies; Dust, noise and traffic that may increase health risks for the children that play in the park, walk along the street to school and for those that live in our neighborhood; Possible lowered standards for future development and decreased property values in the area, as have occurred with similar contractor's yards in other neighborhoods;
	EANA president in contact with Corporation Counsel office as they look into the potential zoning violations at 89B Strawberry Hill Avenue. Several EANA members involved in effort. Any risk to quality of life for the residents that live in the area will be monitored.
	Flyers distributed by EANA to key members' regarding City Scan and applying it to the neighborhoods of EANA
	First Street and Myrtle Street EANA members provided lists of conditions that city could fix through City Scan program
	On Saturday, August 24, at the request of EANA, the City Scan coordinator (Laurel Anderson) visited First Street. With her assistance a scan was conducted by EANA president (Laurel Lindstrom) and two First Street residents and EANA members (Lazaro Tovar and Richard Brousseau). The Myrtle Street scan will be scheduled soon
	EANA represented at Public Health and Welfare Committee meeting when City Scan was presented on August 29

Key items discussed at August 31 meeting

	Contractor's Yard at 89B Strawberry Hill Avenue: Asst. Corporation Counsel has interviewed three residents that want the owner to scale back the property use. Others agree to phone next week to provide information. A petition will be circulated by EANA members. Cost of hiring an attorney will be obtained. Further contact with the press next week. Accounts of truck traffic lined up in the morning on Strawberry Hill Ave. waiting to purchase material from the Yard and the truck drivers getting out to stop traffic. 18 wheelers have been seen backing down the narrow driveway between the two residential homes early in the morning to deliver supplies.
	Exploring EANA obtaining 501C-3 status and possibility of receiving funding from sources such as the TTD.
	City Scan: EANA coordinated First Street scan last Saturday and Myrtle Street scan yesterday. Roxbury Road and Raymond Terrace residents discussed needs on their streets but do not currently require a scan. East Avenue litter concern from Buckingham resident has been discussed with City Scan coordinator and scan will be scheduled.
	Roxbury residents have a concern with joyriding teens speeding on their street. Speeding on Raymond will be decreased when speed bumps are placed in October.
	David Brown provided information about the TTD Commission and budgeting issues.

Next meeting: Sunday, September 22 at 3 PM at 1 Roxbury Road, the home of Anthony Halim

Contact numbers:

Phone: 855-7668

E-mail: SeaToTheGreen@cs.com

Website: CalmTraffic.org

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