West Roxbury Neighborhood Council – 27 Sept 1999

Police Report from Jim Hagerty

Officer Hagerty was not able to produce the usual Police Report because of computer problems. Car break-ins continue to be a problem.

Someone asked about students crossing VFW Parkway to get to West Roxbury High School. It was stated that the MBTA will open a new stop on Rivermore Road that should eliminate the need for students to cross the Parkway to get to school.

If you have any questions call Sergeant Roy Chambers at 343-4564

Brendan Cullen, Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools is an after school and summer program that seek to educate children through learning apprenticeships that match volunteers with children, ages 9 to 14. Citizen Schools will start a program this fall at the Shaw School. Those interested in attending should call 695-2300.

In addition, local professional, trade, and business people are needed as volunteers to teach workshops in their area of expertise.

Rocco Guerriero, Manager West Roxbury Post Office, on Plans to Relocate the Post Office

The Post Office plans to move from its present location on Centre Street to a location with more space and parking. The process of finding a new location will start after the New Year. Those planning the move will meet with the community for our input on where the new Post Office should be located.

Mr. Guerriero was thanked for his effort in having post boxes installed on the other side of Centre Street across from the Post Office. These boxes have the same pick up time as the post boxes in front of the Post Office.

Committee Reports

Zoning Advisory Committee

The Zoning Advisory Committee Met Wednesday, September 22, 1999 and Made the Following Recommendations:

1210 VFW Parkway – Fitness Excetera is Seeking Permission to Erect a Free-standing Sign for their Recently Relocated Facility

The recommendation is on hold until the owners can arrange a meeting with residents of Park Place Condominium, who will be most effected by the sign. The Zoning Advisory Committee stated that they will most likely go along with the decision of condominium residents on the sign.

10 Emelia Terrace – Convert an Existing Deck into a Three Season Enclosed Porch

There is an existing side yard violation. The conversion will not expand the size of the porch. There was no neighborhood opposition. The Committee recommended approval.

The recommendation was unanimously accepted.

7 Stimson Street – Zoning Relief to Keep a Pot-bellied Pig as a Pet

There was no neighborhood opposition. The Committee recommended approval.

The recommendation was unanimously accepted.

Basic Services

The Basic Services Committee did not meet prior to the full Council Meeting

The Minutes of the June 1999 Neighborhood Council Meeting were Approved

New Business

Elections for Council and Committee Officers will be held Next Month

Billings Field Rest Rooms have not been Open

The rest rooms at Billings field have not been open. Mary Mulvey stated that she thought money had been provided in the City Budget for the rest rooms. She will look into the matter.

Attendance:

Stephen Smith, Joe Conran, Sandra Serkess, Larry Costello, Kathleen Ryan, Don Torok, Bill McDonough, Bill Smith, Brian Smith; Excused, Judy Settana

 

These and prior West Roxbury Neighborhood Council minutes are available over the internet at http://members.aol.com/lcostello/wrnc.