December 12

Notes from November 14, 2013 WAC meeting at Waban Library Center

MESSAGES FROM:

ALDERMEN: John Rice, Deborah Crossley and Brian Yates;

WARD 5 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER: Steve Siegel

CITY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Ana Gonzales

INTRODUCTION OF CITIZEN ASSISTANCE OFFICER: Christopher Tracy

WABAN ISSUES: (Maximum 5 minutes/item)

1.) No substantial news:

a. Add-A-Lane Project- Bill Paille response to queries.

b. Riverside – No news.

c. St. Philip Neri – No news.

2.) Report on BOA water, sewer and stormwater rate restructuring proposals.

3.) Engine 6 – “By-right” sale for development as two condos?

4.) Report on Area Council border discussion with Newton Highlands and Upper Falls.

5.) Waban Improvement Society – December Programs and report on meeting with Theresa Fitzpatrick, and Lauren Paul

6.) School Updates – Angier and Zervas Projects

COUNCIL ORGANIZATION:

1.) Discussion: Mission Statement; By-Laws; Swearing-In Statement.

2.) Swearing-In ceremony: Set date and “event type” for “swearing-in” ceremony.

3.) Committees – “Friends of the Quinobequin.” All WAC Councilors as Founders.

4.) Communication tools – Google-Groups for notification; “Nextdoor” or other for Waban news/events.

NEW BUSINESS:

City of Newton Food Pantry Drive – cooperation with WIS; need for volunteers;

Possible WAC Silent auction at Village Day as WAC Annual Fundraiser (Involves budget discussion)

Waban presence on City website; Zoning updates; Demolition delay discussions. Other?

Adjourn: Next Meeting: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 7:30pm, Waban Library Center.

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY (ESPECIALLY TUNA, PEANUT BUTTER AND SHAMPOO)

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Meeting Date:

Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 7:30pm

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