Dorchester Heights National Historical Register Nomination - No further updates on this issue. There will be another committee meeting in the near future. All committee members will be notified of the date and time. Any other updates will be given at the next DHA meeting on Thursday April 13^th at 7pm.

National Park Service - John Manson gave a presentation on the history of the events leading up to Evacuation Day and Ruth Rafael gave a presentation on the before and after renovations on the Dorchester Heights Monument. Both of these were outstanding and very well received and appreciated by the members. Mark Vagos once again stressed to all present the importance of picking up after dogs up on the park and keeping them on a leash. While most people who bring there dogs up to the park pick up, there are still a lot that don’t. We all need to pitch in and tell people about the free mutt mitts, and ask them to use them.

South Boston High School - Walter Wood addressed the membership and informed us of an intervention that is taking place at the high school. All information about the intervention will be published in the local newspapers.

Boston Police Department - Police Officer Joe Boyle was presented with a Letter of Appreciation from the Dorchester Heights Association for his outstanding police work in the apprehension of armed robbers while on duty in our neighborhood. Joe was also received Letters of Recognition from Senator Steve Lynch on behalf of the State Senate, Representative Jack Hart on behalf the State House of Representatives and Mayor Tom Menino on behalf of the City of Boston. On hand to do the presenting were Kevin Delehanty for the DHA, Paula Noto for both Senator Lynch and Rep. Hart, and Anthony Giulardi for Mayor Menino. The DHA also presented Officer Boyle with a gift certificate to Amreins Restaurant

In other matters - Sgt. Meade reported there were 24 calls for service, 12 of a routine nature, 8 criminal, 3 cars broken into, and the person who is alleged to have paint balled the monument has been caught and the gun which turned out to be stolen confiscated. Sgt. Meade could not stress enough for people to keep valuables out of sight and don’t leave them in your car. The most popular items the thieves are looking for are cell phones, money, radios, gym bags and just about anything that looks valuable. Keep your stuff out of sight and if you see anyone doing anything-suspicious call 911 and report it.

Future agenda items - National Historic Register, Resident Parking, Boston 2000, Convention Center, Waterfront projects, What’s going to happen to Southie High and whatever else you all want to talk or do something about. So come to our meetings and please feel free to bring up items you would like to see placed on the agenda. We need members to come out, stand and be heard, and contribute to the overall quality of all of our lives in this great neighborhood.

Neighborhood Crime Watch – There will be updates at the April 13th meeting.

SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT MEETING!

Thursday April 13^TH 2000

Marian Manor 7pm