What we are talking about..
New Library Development Process -
The fourth Community Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 4th, from 6:30 to 8pm. This will be a virtual meeting and is open to the public; you can attend via this zoom link. 
Thanks for supporting the Wreath Sale!
We've made the list, checked it twice, and it's in for pickup! We'll be putting bows on wreaths in the alley between Cumberland and Durham on Friday, December 6th ( happy for helpers or just come and say hello!) Pick up of wreaths is Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 10am-noon Alley between Cumberland and Durham Please try to pick it up early - it gets cold out there! Rain date: Sunday, December 8th. 
Bowled Over by Bowling! Thanks for joining us for some Bowling Fun on Monday, December 2nd, 2024! It was another terrific evening for neighbors to hang out and connect.
For more photos of the event click here. It's not too late to give a donation to the Home for Little Wanderers click here for more details 
Reducing Crime in the Neighborhood
Many of you are aware of an ongoing situation on West Newton Street near The Corridor. It was a big topic at our meeting and many expressed a great deal of frustration and worry. We are not mentioning the exact address here to protect residents exhausted by the daily ongoing criminality, but stories have been published online explaining the details of what has been happening for years. (Click here to read boston.com story) We are passing along an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors. The homeowner's association (HOA) directly affected is amid a lawsuit against the residents who are providing a safe haven for dangerous criminals. These criminals are engaging in drug dealing and human trafficking in the heart of our neighborhood. The HOA efforts and recent arrests seem to be making a difference, but it will continue to be a fight and the legal bills are mounting, which means the HOA's other needs are getting bypassed. If you are interested in helping and can do so, the group has started a GoFundMe to assist with the legal bills, (and nothing else.) Click here for their message and here for GoFundMe page.
Thanks for joining us at the Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
The minutes are available here. No Matter how Long or Short your stay,
we welome you to our neighborhood. Hey there, new Residents! Whether you're here for a long or short stay, you're a valued part of our neighborhood. Browse this website for lots of useful local resources and information. Get in touch with us - we would love to hear from you - email us at [email protected] TRASH TALK
One of the challenges new residents encounter is where to dispose of trash properly. Please help us control the rat population by keeping trash in covered bins. Have problems with your landlord providing adequate bins- let us help you - email us PLEASE BE knowledgeable, responsible, and reliable about trash disposal. The city has updated the trash and recycling rules for the city Click here for more details KNOWLEDGEABLE: Please find out where your trash belongs/where your buildings’ bins are and let us know if you need help obtaining bins. DO NOT PUT YOUR TRASH OUT ANY OLD DAY OF THE WEEK! Trash is picked up on Monday and Thursday mornings - RESPONSIBLE: Please be considerate of your neighbors - your friends - and follow the rules for your building and general city rules. See below. RELIABLE: Learn where your trash goes, follow the rules, and do it every week and we can then fight the increase in the rat population. If you see something that needs fixing, like a missing sign, vandalism, or trash problem, 311 it! Download the 311 app on your phone to make it easier. Something stolen? 911 it! The way we get attention to problems in our area is to let the city know. Trash Rules
ALL TRASH MUST BE PLACED IN A CONTAINER
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Welcome
We are the Association of The St. Botolph District which was developed in the 1850's as a residential neighborhood and is a historical site protected by the St. Botolph Historic District Commission. It consists of 8 blocks east to west, and its boundaries are Huntington Avenue, Copley Place, the Southwest Corridor Park and Massachusetts Avenue. The St. Botolph area was formed during the large-scale reclamation of Boston tidal lands which took place during the Nineteenth Century. In the 1850's the decision was made to fill in the Back Bay area to provide space for the expansion of the city. The filling of Back Bay, including the St. Botolph District, provided the opportunity for urban planning and residential design as it had never been previously known in Boston. Situated in the Back Bay and bordering the South End (via the Southwest Corridor Park), St. Botolph residents enjoy the benefits of easy access to many thriving commercial areas while enjoying the quiet ambiance of a comfortable residential neighborhood.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead. We are a small and vibrant community where racism and violence has no place. We welcome open dialogue about how we can, as a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens help change the issues that directly affect our community. We welcome your thoughts. [email protected] Who was St. Botolph? It's believed that the word "Boston" is a contraction of Saint Botolph's town. Saint Botolph is the Patron Saint of Travelers and was a Benedictine monk who traveled in England in the 7th Century. His feast day is celebrated on the 17th of June! And did you know , he was a great fan of Facebook - and encourages everyone to like our Facebook Community Page - for more details join our mailing list at the bottom of the page. But wait... there's more.....
Free curbside food waste collection is here!
In August 2022, the city launched a free, curbside food waste collection service for residents!. To participate, residents must live in buildings with 6 units or less. Sign up today here! New Trees on the block!
What a welcome sight to see on Monday morning Dec 5th, 2021, a team from the city busy planting trees in the neighborhood. We urge everyone who has a new tree on their block to throw some water in the green water bag to give the young trees the best chance of survival. For more tips on tree care click here for the City of Boston website. Want to know the names of trees in Boston? Check out this fascinating survey on the Urban Forest Redistricting - what it means for our neighborhood
Every ten years, the legislature has to redraw its districts. Our previous Senator, William Brownberger's district has been redrawn and so he is no longer our senator. Click here for more details on the new redistricting maps. Our new senator for the 9th Suffolk district is Senator Nick Collins What districts are we in? We straddle two districts District 2 and District 7. District 2 covers from West Newton to Harcourt Street and the streets between and District 7 covers the neighborhood from West Newton to Mass Ave and the streets in between. For more details on our government representatives, click on our Government page History has its eyes on us…
A little background on preservation in our neighborhood... In 1981, the St.Botolph neighborhood was designated a historic “architectural conservation district,” one of only 10 such districts currently within the City. (More information about this is available on our website on the Who we are page and for a fascinating and more in depth historical background on the St. Botolph District, please see St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Study Report). As an extra support to the Saint Botolph historical district, SBNA has an Architectural Review Committee to help residents early in the planning process to determine project compliance with the Standards and Criteria. The SBNA's fearless Architectural Review Committee Leader is Lee Steele. (He is always happy to answer any questions). Choosing to live in this neighborhood makes us all stewards of preservation. 
The Clean Up was a huge success!
Saturday, April 6, 2024. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the clean up. So many people swept, mulched, dug winter mud out, filled and dragged bags of trash for pick up. The generous support of Copley House and the Colonnade hotel ensured a great event. Thanks to the city who were out there early, delivering mulch and helpers. We loved that Rep John Moran and Riley Nichols from Sen Collins' office joined us and they were a great support ! Now sit back and enjoy the cherry trees blossom in a sparkling neighborhood ! Pictures will be up soon on the website - check out our photo galler Go to our photo gallery for some photos! 
Speaking of BBQs check out the safety page for tips on BBQ in the neighborhood and what is allowed - click here
Congratulations to newcomer, Gillian Quinto, who won the Celtic tickets. And a special thanks to neighbors Diane and Peter Jones who donated two of their spectacular seats for the upcoming celtic season.
  
Neighborly Northeastern! We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our friends at the Community Engagement Office at Northeastern University. The plexiglass on our community billboard (located outside of the 7-11 on the St Botolph street side) was vandalized a few times and when we asked the NU team if they could recommend a company that we could use to fix it. They immediately insisted that they would take care of it, and they did, at no charge to us. Shout-outs to John Tobin and Dave Isberg for simply defining what being a good neighbor means. |
New to the Neighborhood?Whether you're planning your move, or have just arrived, check out these helpful resources below. If you are looking to reserve parking for your moving day, want to learn about resident parking permits, trash and recycling, rights and responsibilities as a resident, or voter registration, check out this helpful City of Boston resource. For safety issues click on the news updates from the Boston Police. To report something to city click on 311.
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Useful Resources & City of Boston Services
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NEW !the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating/energy bills.
For more details click here Email: [email protected]
BOS:311 Police: 911 or 617-343-4250 Fire: 911 or 617-536-1500 Lighting: 617-635-7576 or 617-635-7500 Power Outage: 800-592-2000 Gas Leak: 800-572-9337 |
Trash and Recycling:
Missed pick-up: 617-635-7573 Improper disposal: 617-635-4896 Electronics/fridge pickup: 617-635-7574 Boston Recycles: 617-635-4959 Boston Water and Sewer: 617-989-7000 |
Street and Sidewalk Repairs:
Department of Transportation Missing Street Sign: 617-635-3124 Department of Public Works Potholes: 617-635-3050 Sidewalk issues: 617-635-7555 |
Other City Services:
Rodent Control: 617-635-5352 Noise Complaints: 617-635-3850 Graffiti Removal: 617-635-3850 Voting: 617-635-4635 |
Leaf and Yard Waste
Public Works picks up leaf and yard waste from April to December on scheduled days. They also hold drop-off events during the year. Leaf and yard waste will not be collected curbside on non-collection weeks. At this time, curbside collection remains on schedule.
Official Sources of Coronavirus information |
Please use the websites below as trusted sources of information related to COVID-19:
- City of Boston: boston.gov/coronavirus
- Boston Public Health Commission: bphc.org/coronavirus
- US Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov/coronavirus
- World Health Organization: who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
- Federal Trade Commission Coronavirus Scams Page: ftc.gov/coronavirus
