ACT-SO 2023 – Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council (GMNC)

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		1 GMNC Outreach Committee GMNC Outreach Committee 1 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm You are invited to register for Zoom meetings for the GMNC Outreach Committee. Once registered, the same link may be used for the following dates: When: 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7 Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM Register in advance for this meeting: https://g-mnc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeigqjgvHdGFEgJeZ3kYczotWy0j5NqQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Best, Ihoima Breneus & Nikki Wright GMNC Outreach Committee Co-Chairs See more details •	2	3	4	5
6 GMNC Monthly Meeting GMNC Monthly Meeting 6 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm REGISTER The physical resilience of a neighborhood requires both public and private investments. Greater Mattapan residents must gain a better understanding of how our city’s budget allocation of monetary resources are disbursed. Every year when a budget is presented we should be requesting from our city councilors that line items be specifically allocated for physical improvements of our public infrastructure in our neighborhood. The Ways & Means Committee is where it begins. I. Tania Fernandes Anderson, Chair Ways & Means Committee, Boston City Council \| The Ways & Means Committee oversees five (5) groups: Assessing Dept, Auditing Dept, Budget Management, Boston Finance Commission (FinComm) and the Treasury Dept. Discussion on how residents can advocate for targeted financing in our neighborhood beyond what non-residents ask for; building resiliency through persistent targeted advocacy. II. GMNC Committee Reports • Public Services Committee: Matthew Skelly, Chad Fletcher • Zoning Committee: Fatima Ali-Salaam, Matthew Skelly • Housing & Development Committee: Wes Williams, Azan Reid • Parks, Environment & Energy Committee: Meshell Whyte, Fatima Ali-Salaam • BPS Committee: Cisco Fernandes, Meshell Whyte (New Committee) • Economic Development Committee: David Halbert, Neldine Alexander (New Committee) III. Community Updates IV. City & Elected Officials Updates See more details •	7 GMNC Public Services Committee (PSC) GMNC Public Services Committee (PSC) 7 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm A monthly meeting chaired by GMNC Board member, Matthew Skelly. Please go to this page to find a link to register for the latest meeting. Questions may be sent to psc.gmnc@gmail.com. See more details •	8	9	10	11	12
13 GMNC: Environmental, Parks & Energy Committee GMNC: Environmental, Parks & Energy Committee 13 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Environment, Parks & Energy Committee (EPEC): works to promote and protect open space throughout, raise awareness of green issues in Greater Mattapan, and advises on neighborhood energy issues. For more information or to contact the committee chair, please send an email to epec.gmnc@gmail.com. See more details •	14	15	16 GMNC Zoning Committee GMNC Zoning Committee 16 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm TBA - questions may be emailed to zoning.gmnc@gmail.com See more details •	17	18	19
20	21 BPS Committee BPS Committee 21 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm You are invited to register for Zoom meetings for the GMNC BPS Committee. Once registered, the same link may be used for the following dates: When: 2/21, 3/21, 4/18. 5/16 Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM Register in advance for this meeting: https://g-mnc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtfu-hpzwpGNzBTbRl41P1MN-jrGyDwxRe After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Best, Cisco Fernandes & Meshell Whyte, GMNC BPS Committee Co-Chairs See more details •	22 Economic Development Committee Economic Development Committee 22 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Hi, You are invited to register for Zoom meetings for the GMNC Economic Development Committee. Once registered, the same link may be used for the following dates: When: 3/22, 4/26 5/24 Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM Register in advance for this meeting: https://g-mnc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqduysrDwjHtGHnVAE0z-F8Ocks9lXaEQv After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See more details •	23 GMNC Housing & Development Committee GMNC Housing & Development Committee 23 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: 3/23, 4/27, 5/25 Register in advance for this meeting: https://g-mnc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdemhrD8jGdbRq63MM6NHO_4STkDk7ePT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions may be sent to hsg.gmnc@gmail.com See more details •	24	25	26
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6 Mattapan Square Main Streets Mattapan Square Main Streets 6 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MBTA Transit Community Room Mattapan Station See more details •	7 Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting 7 Mar 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Description: BCDC meeting to discuss the public realm impacts of major projects currently being reviewed by the BPDA. Commission meetings are open to the public. Agenda to follow. At this time, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is continuing to host public meetings in a virtual setting for the health, safety, and accessibility of Boston residents. For more information and updates, visit bostonplans.org. See more details •	8 Zoning Commission Hearing Zoning Commission Hearing 8 Mar 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Register for Zoom: bit.ly/BZC_Mar2023_2 The Boston Zoning Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month to rule on proposed amendments to the Boston Zoning Code. Anyone may petition the Zoning Commission to adopt a zoning change. Typically, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) petitions the Zoning Commission to adopt zoning changes after a public dialogue and approval from the BPDA board. Zoning Commission hearings are currently being conducted virtually through Zoom. The public can participate in hearings by registering for and attending Zoom meetings and verbally offering public comment. The public can also send written comments by email to ZoningCommission@boston.gov or by post to 1 City Hall Square, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02201 Agenda TBD At this time, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is continuing to host public meetings in a virtual setting for the health, safety, and accessibility of Boston residents. For more information and updates, visit bostonplans.org. See more details Edgewater Neighborhood Association Meeting Edgewater Neighborhood Association Meeting 8 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle Church 47-49 Edgewater Dr. Mattapan, MA 02126 See more details • •	9 River St Neighborhood Association River St Neighborhood Association 9 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Foley Building, 249 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126, USA See more details •	10	11	12
13 Apple Grove meeting Apple Grove meeting 13 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1135 Morton street, Mattapan See more details Wellington Hill Nbhd Assn (WHNA) Monthly Meeting Wellington Hill Nbhd Assn (WHNA) Monthly Meeting 13 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Please contact wellingtonhill@gogglegroups.com meets on the second Monday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library. Updates can be found on the Facebook page: @wellingtonhillneighbors. Or Google Group: wellingtonhill@googlegroups.com See more details • •	14 Colorado Street Association Colorado Street Association 14 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St, Mattapan, MA 02126, USA Colorado See more details Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition 14 Mar 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 5 Mildred Ave, Boston, MA 02126, USA See more details • •	15	16	17	18	19
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27 W. Selden St & Vicinity Neigh. Assoc Mtg W. Selden St & Vicinity Neigh. Assoc Mtg 27 Mar 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Economy Plumbing & Heating Supply Co, 875 Morton St, Mattapan, MA 02126, USA This meeting is held every 4th Monday of the month. See more details •	28	29	30 Woodhaven Culbert Association Woodhaven Culbert Association 30 Mar 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MBTA meeting room on Mattapan Square See more details •	31