Category: CHA Leadership
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MWRA Invasive Species Removal at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
As part of a long term invasive species eradication project at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, MWRA will continue the removal process of invasive aquatic plants on Monday, August 1st. The process is expected to be completed in 4 weeks, Monday through Friday during the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The work will involve two aquatic plant harvesters that…
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Agenda for Historic District Commission Meeting on July 21
The Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet on Thursday, July 21st at 7:30 p.m. in Room 202. Items on the agenda include: 40 Old Orchard Road, request to replace windows; 100 Suffolk Road, request to remove addition and change siding, windows, and roof of gardener’s cottage; 399 Hammond Street, request to replace garage doors and entry door; replace two windows; and add four…
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Newton Land Use committee to consider Chestnut Hill Shopping Center
The Newton Land Use Committee‐Working Session The Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 222. The agenda includes the following petitions: #7‐11, Charles River Country Club, Inc., petition to extend a nonconforming use to create a short game practice area for its members and guests in a currently unimproved portion of an…
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DCR Presentation from the July 7 meeting on Hammond Pond
For those who missed the meeting concerning proposed changes at Hammond Pond, the presentation is available for viewing online here. And keep in mind that the public comment period ends on July 21. Comments can be submitted via email to dcrupdates@state.ma.us or by phone at 617-626-4974.
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Re-cap of Hammond Pond Meeting
A very thorough re-cap of the July 7 meeting about proposed changes to Hammond Pond can be found on the Newton Patch. There was further discussion of the proposed boardwalk, improvements to public access, and of mitigating the environmental degradation the pond has experienced. DCR representatives suggested that access enhancements and water quality improvements could…
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Newton Food pantries need your help in summer
While many people are out of town over the summer, Newton’s Food Pantry continues to have a strong need for donations. This is a difficult time of year for both of our food pantries, as they typically see a drop in donations due to summer vacations, but the need for food does not diminish. Sparing…
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Reminder: Meeting about Hammond Pond will be held on July 7
Another friendly reminder: the next meeting about proposed changes at Hammond Pond will be held July 7th at 6:30 at Newton City Hall. View the DCR meeting announcement: hammond-pond-7-7-11-public-meeting-notice-6-24-f
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CHA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 7
Please join your neighbors for a discussion of: Future of Hammond Pond Chestnut Hill Square Shopping Center Update (old Omni site) New news about the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center (Star Market site) State of the State City of Newton and Newton Public Schools Financial Future Chestnut Hill Association Joining us that evening: Representative Ruth…
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Armed Robbery at Chestnut Hill T Stop
There has been an armed robbery at the Chestnut Hill T stop, though the Newton Tab and Newton Patch accounts differ slightly. Newton Tab Story Newton Patch Story
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Soule Park Lower Field Grand Opening
The Brookline Parks and Open Space division will be holding a celebration to mark the reopening of the Soule Park playing field on Sunday, May 22nd, from 3 to 5 pm. From the Brookline Parks and Opens Spaces Web site: The recently completed renovation includes a new synthetic turf soccer field, improved drainage, a new…