Hello Members and Friends of Egleston Square Neighborhood Association,
Here are notes from our December and January meetings and other updates:
- Police Report
- Reminder re Homeless
- KG Collective Approved by Cannabis Board
- Housing Committee update
- Upcoming Events
Police Report
Officer Jones reviewed and discussed recent statistics. If you have specific questions or issues about your street, please bring them up at the ESNA monthly meetings.
Reminder re Homeless
We received this reminder from Pine Street Inn Outreach and E-13 Police:
Just a reminder, in this frigid weather, to keep your eyes open, and report any vulnerable people outside who are non-responsive or generally appear to be unprepared for the cold. Call 911 and ask for a “wellness check”.
Homeless people are not treated as criminals. Both 311 and 911 calls alert service providers. 911 should be used if the person is in immediate risk.
KG Collective Approved by Cannabis Board
ESNA attended the Cannabis Board hearing on 2/10, and also submitted a comment letter to the Cannabis Board outlining some of the neighborhood feedback and requests, and offering non-opposition. Egleston Square Main Street also submitted a letter of non-opposition. Justin McClarey of Councilor O’Malley’s office spoke in support of KG’s application, as did Lindsey Santana from the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services. The Cannabis Board discussed KG’s partnership, the security system, a diversity hiring plan, and other issues, and took comments from the public. Last week, Mike Pires let us know that KG received approval from the Cannabis Board. KG will continue the process, applying to the Zoning Board of Appeals for approval. Mike affirmed KG will continue to meet with ESNA and Egleston Square Main Street, and will continue to work on bike parking, 2 short-term on street parking spaces, and leased parking at nearby lots.
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee learned that 3193 Washington St., the new construction at the corner of Washington St. and Montebello, has applied for a project change with the Boston Planning and Development Agency: the owners want to change the project from condos to rentals. There will be a public hearing on this request on Tuesday, March 9 at 6 pm. Register to attend. See meeting info below.
Abutter meeting is scheduled for 14 Ennis Rd. See meeting info below.
Upcoming Events
ESNA monthly meeting – online, first Monday of the month, 6:30 pm. See ESNA Facebook page for the link
Egleston Square Branch Library Study – Public Meeting #3, online Wednesday, March 9, 6:00 pm. https://www.bpl.org/egleston-square-project/
3193 Washington St. Project Change – Public meeting online Wednesday, 3/9, 6 pm. Registration in advance is required. https://bit.ly/3193WashPublicMeeting
Abutters meeting, 14 Ennis Rd, Monday, March 15, 6 pm
Proposal:. Build an unattached 2 family on same lot as another unattached 2 family.
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/37CMhsq Password: ennis
Call in using your phone: 1-408-418-9388 Call in Code: 129-895-7720
