1.
Welcome
B President Peter Golemme called meeting to order at
7 PM. 27 persons attending.
2.
Police Update – Sergeant Meade and Officer Doherty
reported a quiet month. 21 incidents in total, 1 B&E in the
neighborhood, 2 arrests at SBEC. Members were instructed to
watch for vandalism of foreign auto headlights.
3.
Parks Update – Ranger Steve Connor (for John Manson
who was on vacation) reported an incident of graffiti in
2005 and noted that evidence of drug use has been found on
the heights. He reinforced that there is a 24-hour dispatch
number for the parks service 617-242-5659. This number can
also be found on DHA website.
4.
High School Update – Headmaster Virginia Ordway
described some recent activities including student essay
project and recent science fair.
5.
Guest Speaker: Michael Dowling of Medicine Wheel
Productions presented his programs including opportunities
for student employment, samples of books, poetry and art
work. 2 students of the program were present and discussed
their experiences. This is the first year that Medicine
Wheel has been operating year round.
6.
Guest Speaker: Sister. Ann Fox of The Paraclete
Center presented the programs currently available for youth
including Math Lab, cooking class, robotics, help with
homework and other cultural and enrichment programs for
youth. The center is currently raising funds to build a
school for girls in Rwanda.
7.
Update on Resident Parking Meeting of February 3,
2005 - Vice president Jean Conlin reported that resident
parking will go into effect by late March or early April.
There will be reminders in the local news. There will be a
phase in program and courtesy tickets during the initial
stage of enforcement. Hours will be 8 AM- 6 PM Mon-Fri
excluding holidays.
8.
Alan Sidders running for Mayor of South Boston
introduced himself and gave his campaign speed. Purchased
“Votes” help fund the parade and enter you in a raffle.
9.
The June meeting will be a barbecue on the heights on
6/21. A call for barbecue committee was made. Anyone
interested please contact Peter Golemme.
10.
Announcements & General business
a.
Next Meeting March 8th: at the South
Boston Education Complex (HIGH SCHOOL). Focus on History
of Dorchester Heights, featuring special presentation/slide
show from Ranger John Manson. Meeting is open to all.
b.
April Meeting currently being planned: Focus on
Zoning and Neighborhood Development
c.
Still Seeking monthly Web site sponsors $35 per month
gets your name/link on the Web site
SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT MEETING!
