LANA Meeting 01/12/15
The first LANA meeting of 2015 will take place on Monday, January 15. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm and will be held at the Longfellow House, 885 South Street in Roslindale.
Agenda items (subject to change or additions):
- Zoning: 26 Bradfield Ave – Proposal by property owner to demolish and re-construct rear porches on a 3-family home. Continuation of a presentation from the November meeting. Seeking zoning relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Zoning: 1422 Centre St – Proposal by property owner to sell two used cars on the property. The property currently houses Jo-Lan Automotive. Seeking zoning relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Usual Committee reports by board members
For more information on the zoning proposals, please contact Christine Galatis, Roslindale coordinator, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services.
All LANA meetings are open and neighbors and the public are encouraged to attend.
Mosquito Spraying Planned for the Longfellow Area
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) would like to advise residents and community members in Roslindale and West Roxbury of upcoming sprayings to help control the mosquito population in selected areas.
In West Roxbury, spraying is planned for neighborhoods in the vicinity of VFW Parkway that are located between Baker Street and Russett Road including streets near Vermont Street, Montview Street and Shermer Road. In Roslindale, spraying is planned for streets in the vicinity of Walter Street that are located between Hewlett Street and Weld Street. The Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project will use truck mounted aerosol sprayers application to complete the work on Tuesday, June 17th between dusk and 11:30 PM. If spraying is postponed, it will be conducted on Thursday, June 19th.
The spray formulation utilizes the pesticide sumithrin to control the mosquito population. Mosquito control applications of sumithrin do not pose a significant risk to people or pets due to the chemical’s low toxicity and small amount used in spraying. As with any pesticide, people are advised to minimize their exposure to the chemical. If people see a spray truck approaching, they should go indoors for a few minutes while the spray dissipates. Residents are also advised to close any windows that face the street during the scheduled spraying hours.
While the pesticide poses little risk to people, BPHC and the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project attempt to minimize the amount of aerosolized spraying that is done in the City of Boston. Other methods of mosquito control, such as applying larvicides to catch basins and wetlands around the city, are a priority.
To help prevent mosquitoes from breeding, BPHC advises residents to limit places around the home where standing water can collect. People should turn over unused flower pots, buckets, wheelbarrows, and garbage cans; remove leaves and other debris that can clog gutters and trap water; dispose of or cover old tires; and cover swimming pools when not in use.
Community members that have questions about the sprayings can contact the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project at 781-899-5730. BPHC and the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project ask that neighbors reminder those without access to email of tomorrow’s planned sprayings.
For more information on mosquito-borne illness, call the Boston Public Health Commission at 617-534-5611 or visit www.bphc.org/mbi.
LANA bimonthly meeting TONIGHT
LANA’s next bimonthly board meeting is TONIGHT – January 13 . The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. All are welcome to attend.
LANA bimonthly meeting on November 18
LANA’s next bimonthly board meeting is Monday, November 18. Please note that the date of this meeting has been changed to avoid conflicting with Veterans Day. The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. All are welcome to attend.
LANA bimonthly meeting on September 9
LANA’s next bimonthly board meeting is this Monday, September 9. The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. All are welcome to attend.
LANA bimonthly meeting on July 8
LANA’s next bimonthly board meeting is this Monday, July 8. The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. During this meeting we will be electing board members for the next two year period. All are welcome to attend.
Open Space Plan Community Meeting on Thursday, June 27
The Parks Department is holding a meeting to discuss the 2015-2021 Open Space Plan this Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Roslindale Community Center, located at 6 Cummins Highway.
Come hear about the Open Space Plan Survey (if you haven’t already filled out the survey, please do!), and learn about how you can help to improve the parks and open spaces in our neighborhood.
The Longfellow Area is home to Fallon Field – one of Roslindale’s busiest parks – and the Roslindale Wetlands, and is immediately adjacent to the Arnold Arboretum.
For more information, please see the Parks Department’s press release or the meeting’s listing in the city calendar.
Annual Meeting this Monday at 7 PM
LANA’s annual meeting for 2013 will be held this Monday, June 10. The meeting will take place at 7:00 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. All are welcome to attend.
Mayor Menino’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour coming to Fallon Field on June 3
Come to Fallon Field at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 3 to speak with Mayor Menino about issues in the neighborhood. From the city web site’s description of the event:
The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.
All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.
LANA bimonthly meeting on May 13
LANA’s next bimonthly board meeting is this Monday, May 13. The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM in the Longfellow House community room, located at 885 South Street. All are welcome to attend.
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