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April Community Meeting

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
6pm - 8pm

70 St Botolph St. (corner of Garrison and St Botolph St)
Mark your calendars for our annual community meeting! Bring your family members, your neighbors and all your questions and concerns. We’ll be including our elected officials so you’ll have a chance to talk to them and hear what they have to report on. . And, as a reminder, April begins the official year of business for the SBNA, so please plan on renewing your annual membership - or consider joining if you haven’t done so already. Funds gathered through membership dues go to sponsor social gatherings, keep our costs covered and are tax deductible. We appreciate your support! Click here for more details  stbotolph.org
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Meet us at Lucie on First Tuesdays!

Next event is  Tuesday April 04, 2023
from 7pm at Lucie's (Bar at the Colonnade Hotel

We had a successful First Tuesdays get together at Lucies  and thanks to all the neighbors who turned up  It was great to chat and catch up. We’ll be informally gathering at the bar at Lucie at the Colonnade on the  first Tuesdays of every month to come), and hope to see you there.
Lucie in the Colonnade.
Street Cleaning in Back Bay resumes from the 1st of April.  On Friday April 07 2023, street cleaning will resume on the odd side of the Saint Botolph Neighborhood and on Friday April 14, 2023 cleaning will commence on the even side of our streets.
To sign up for reminders click here
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Neighborhood Get Together
What a lovely evening we spent on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022, at the Colonnade connecting with neighbors and friends. Thanks to everyone who made it such a success. It was great to see some new faces and always wonderful to catch up with old friends.  We live in a great neighborhood! For some photos click here 
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Wreaths Everywhere!
Thank you everyone for making this year’s annual wreath sale a great success.  We sold 298 wreaths; an all-time record.  Whether you purchased, volunteered or both, your neighborhood spirit is truly appreciated.  Even Poppy participated by modeling this year’s wreath couture!
TRASH TALK ..... PLEASE be knowledgeable, responsible and reliable about trash disposal:
KNOWLEDGEABLE: Please find out where your trash belongs/where your buildings’ bins are located 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 - if you put yours in a bin, you can put it out the night before but if you need to use bags do not put it out until that morning or you are basically asking for rats.
RESPONSIBLE:  Please be considerate of your neighbors - your friends - and follow the rules. Not sure of the rules? Contact us or your building manager. 

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.
(Sing the following to the tune of “Jingle Bells”)
3-1-1, 9-1-1, use them all the way…
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.

Welcome

to the Saint Botolph

Neighborhood Association!

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 bord\ering 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. President@stbotolph.org


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.....
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

Mass Ave Coalition
The SBNA is proud to be a part of the Mass Ave Coalition - a coalition of the neighborhoods along Mass Ave between Huntington and BMC. The vision of this group is to bring about a future in which Mass Ave’s diversity is celebrated, its culture and history are highlighted, and Mass Ave ultimately serves as a connector of communities instead of a divider. We'll keep you posted on updates from this important initiative.
November 2022 Safety Update ! Check out our safety page.
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Free curbside food waste collection is here!

Starting in August 2022, the city has launched a free,curbside food waste collection service for residents!. To participate, residents must live in buildings with 6 units or less. Enrollment is limited, so  sign up today here!
Neighborhood Clean Up
What a great morning it was! Thanks to everyone who came out to help.The Colonnade provided not only a lovely spread but also a bunch of helpers, Copley House sent helpers too,  the city came through with tons of tools, gloves and trash bags. Go to our photo gallery for some photos!

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.

​Useful Resources & City of Boston Services

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: mayor@boston.gov
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: 

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