11.14.2007 Neighborhood Meeting Minutes

Neighborhood Meeting Minutes – November 14, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was held at the Susan Bailis Center, Mass Avenue & St. Botolph Street. A duo from New England Conservatory (NEC) played while members arrived and chatted from 7:30-7:45.
Chris Coffin called the meeting to order at 7:45, thanked the violin/viola duo who then left for another “gig”.  He introduced and thanked board members, and reminded people we are a volunteer organization.  Help is always needed, and new officers requested for our April elections: President and Vice President.
Upcoming Events:
Wreath Sale, December 1, 9-noon, 7-11 corner.
Holiday Party, December 12, 7-9 p.m. 3rd Floor Atrium, The Marriott, $10 Members, $15 non members, includes one glass of wine and finger food.
Raffle Efforts to raise money for the Big Belly trash bins.  Details about specific prizes are to be posted on the bulletin board.  Sales at the Sale and Party should be brisk to take advantage of the short time frame.
Trash IssuesChris reported that trash issues seem to have settled down.  He clarified the fact that the SBNA was not at all involved in the wave of city trash ticketing, and believes that residents are now clear about trash regulations and in compliance.  Flyers about trash should go up from time to time to remind residents, especially newcomers and students in the Fall.

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