BOSTON (10 January 2018) - Newly-inaugurated Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced a district-wide initiative aimed to serve our most vulnerable neighbors during the winter months and connect residents through community service.
The “Snow Angels” program will connect elderly and disabled residents unable to shovel in front of their homes to on-call, neighborhood volunteers ready to alleviate the burden shoveling can impose.
“If Thursday’s snowstorm is any indication, there are many people in our neighborhoods who need assistance beyond what the City can provide for them. The beautiful thing about our district is that there are good-hearted individuals ready and willing to step up to the plate and help,” said Councilor Edwards. “The Snow Angels program will aim to coordinate and connect both communities.”
Councilor Edwards outlined that, depending on the amount of the volunteers, the program hopes to match neighbors in need to a Snow Angel within 500 feet of their home during each snowstorm.
Edwards noted that she’s received the support of District One’s delegation such as Rep. Adrian Madaro of East Boston, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz of the North End, and Rep. Daniel Ryan of Charlestown. She is also actively looking for community sponsors to cover costs of shovels, snow melt, etc.
What else does Councilor Edwards hope to achieve besides clear sidewalks?
“Community connection,” Edwards said. “I hope that this will provide a vehicle for residents to engage and invest in their neighborhood but also cultivate long-lasting relationships between neighbors for generations to come.”
Snow Angels must be 18-years-old and up, reside in the district, and are volunteering at their own risk.
In order to be eligible for the service, you or someone you know must be an elderly or disabled resident of Charlestown, East Boston, or the North End. Snow Angel services are for residential properties only.
To sign-up for the service or to become a Snow Angel, please call (617) 635-3200 or e-mail gabriela.coletta@boston.gov with your name, age, address, and telephone number.
Source: Office of City Councilor Lydia Edwards
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Let's hear it for Frankie Spolsino and community spirit!
This just in from East Boston Main Streets:
[Editor's Note: Frankie Spolsino has been an acquaintance and friend for a long, long time. It's always a pleasure to meet up with him. He's a true patriot!]
East Boston, MA (June 24, 2014) – For the past month, Frank Spolsino has spent his lunch hour volunteering for East Boston Main Streets, sweeping the sidewalks around Maverick Square. When asked about his motivation, Frank observes, “I live here, and it’s nicer when it’s clean!”
Litter in East Boston’s business district has been an issue for many years and, over the years, numerous programs and initiatives have tried to address the challenges of keeping our streets and sidewalks clean, with mixed results. Boston Shines, an annual community clean-up event coordinated by EBMS and the City of Boston attracts over 100 volunteers, and other, community based clean-ups are also regularly attended by residents of East Boston.
“I do not believe that there is a silver bullet to address the litter issue in East Boston,” says Max Gruner, executive Director of EBMS, “our streets and sidewalks will be clean once a critical mass of residents and business owners take direct and consistent ownership of their space and show the independent initiative to clean up, every day, clean up.”
Frank Spolsino embodies this community spirit. A life-long resident of East Boston, Frank is a regular volunteer at community events and clean-ups. Realizing that more needed to be done, Frank takes it upon himself, every week, to do his part to help East Boston shine.
Janet Knott, Chief of Staff for Councilor Sal LaMattina has known Frank for a long time, “Frank Spolsino is a dedicated community volunteer and kind neighbor. He can often be found cleaning litter from the street or working along the Greenway, always with a smile on his face."
For more details or questions about how to join Frank or how to create your own community volunteer group, please contact Max Gruner at mgruner@ebmainstreets.com or at 617-561-1044.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Its mission is to create a more vibrant business district by initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and do business in East Boston.
Source: EBMA
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| Longtime East Boston resident Frank Spolsino |
East Boston, MA (June 24, 2014) – For the past month, Frank Spolsino has spent his lunch hour volunteering for East Boston Main Streets, sweeping the sidewalks around Maverick Square. When asked about his motivation, Frank observes, “I live here, and it’s nicer when it’s clean!”
Litter in East Boston’s business district has been an issue for many years and, over the years, numerous programs and initiatives have tried to address the challenges of keeping our streets and sidewalks clean, with mixed results. Boston Shines, an annual community clean-up event coordinated by EBMS and the City of Boston attracts over 100 volunteers, and other, community based clean-ups are also regularly attended by residents of East Boston.
“I do not believe that there is a silver bullet to address the litter issue in East Boston,” says Max Gruner, executive Director of EBMS, “our streets and sidewalks will be clean once a critical mass of residents and business owners take direct and consistent ownership of their space and show the independent initiative to clean up, every day, clean up.”
Frank Spolsino embodies this community spirit. A life-long resident of East Boston, Frank is a regular volunteer at community events and clean-ups. Realizing that more needed to be done, Frank takes it upon himself, every week, to do his part to help East Boston shine.
Janet Knott, Chief of Staff for Councilor Sal LaMattina has known Frank for a long time, “Frank Spolsino is a dedicated community volunteer and kind neighbor. He can often be found cleaning litter from the street or working along the Greenway, always with a smile on his face."
For more details or questions about how to join Frank or how to create your own community volunteer group, please contact Max Gruner at mgruner@ebmainstreets.com or at 617-561-1044.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Its mission is to create a more vibrant business district by initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and do business in East Boston.
Source: EBMA
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