Homestead Landing Civic Association, Inc.

July 2010 Civic Member Of The Month – Elmer Mechan!
Town Council Meetings 2010 (7:30 pm Council Chambers, Town Hall, broadcast live on WETC channel 11) Annonymous Drug Tip Hotline: 781 682 3533 Syringe Disposal Regulations The North Weymouth Civic Association will continue their “2010 Bridge To Bridge Clean Up” on Saturday 14 August at 10Am at Wessagusett Beach in North Weymouth. Work will continue at a different location on the second Saturday of every month. Check out the flyer for more details. 2010 Flood Assistance Information Annual Town Meeting Budget Remarks Questions presented to the Town by Linda MacDonald and answered by the Town Poll Question Should we develop a community garden in Weymouth Landing? If so, where would be a good place to do it? (send your response to hlca@comcast.net the poll will remain open until 01 September2010)	Weymouth Family FUNraiser! (sponsored by Weymouth Rotary) Saturday 18 September 2010 / Southfield / Main Street (Route 18) / S. Weymouth, MA. Visit www.familyfunraiser.org / www.weymouthrotary.org Save the date and Run, walk or bike for a community that cares Proceeds of the event will benefit the many programs supported by Weymouth Rotary (Some of the programs are : Weymouth Elder Services, Weymouth Food Pantry, Eddie O’Rourke Christmas Giving, Father Bill’s Place, Student Scholarships, Police Canine Program, Fire Department Equipment, Interfaith Social Services, Red Cross Blood Drives, Local Youth Activities, International Student Exchange, Child Identifiaction Programs, National and International Releif Programs, Child Literacy Programs, DOVE, The Devanna Center, South Shore Arc, Friendship Home of Norwell) Click this for the brochure
	If you want to help the Town, RECYCLE. Yes, recycling efforts have increased since single stream recycling went into effect but we can do better. If all homeowners put out more recyclables than trash the recycling fee’s coming back to the town would increase. It costs the Town $92/ton for disposal but the Town makes $22/ton for recycling. Help bring revenue back to the town by recycling, recycling, recycling.		Scholarship Fund Donation Honor Roll 2010 Scholarship Application The following members have made a donation to the HLCA Scholarship Fund in 2009/2010 * Tom & Janice Joyce * Fred & Joanne Hopkinson * Jim & Betty Lockhead * Joseph & Jane Dooley * Raymond Pelletier * Joe & Lee Doyle * Bucky & Barbara Rogers * Tom & Beth Jacobs * Claire Cunningham * Bob & Carol Barry * Jim & Sandy O’Neill * Ruel and Alice Mohnkern * Bob Collins Thank you for your generosity! The James P. Cummings Memorial Scholarships were awarded on Wednesday 21 April 2010. The recipients were Valerie Ripley, Christopher Dooley and Katherine McCann. We wish them all the best of luck and we know they will do great things in the future.
	Important Notice Due to budget cuts, the Town Hall andMunicipal Finance office at the McCullogh Building will be closed on Wednesday’s beginning 07 July until further notice. The Whipple Senior Center will only be open until 12:30pm on Wednesdays as well.
	Business Members Special Events Blue Pointe Bistro 61 Washington Street / Weymouth, MA. 02188 www.bluepointebistro.com (For more info and reservations for any event call 781 335 7505) Otter Creek Cooper Ale $2 and Guinness $3 (while supply lasts) Wine Dinner Thursday 05 August 7:30pm 4 courses, 4 wines $40/person, $75/couple Live Music Saturday Nights (shows start at 8:30pm, no cover charge) 10 July – Tony P; 17 July Brian Kennedy; 24 July Suzanne McNeil; 07 Aug – Tony P; 14 August Brian Kennedy; 21 Aug – Brian Kennedy TV Diner Blue Pointe Bistro Review* .
Homestead Landing asked your thoughts on a few of the issues of the day. 100 respondents took the time to answer the questions. Thank you to those who told us what you thought. See the results. The Poll: The Results
Community Events Calendar		The Wall Project The Wall Project Honor Roll
Concerts and Movies 2010 *(all concerts and movies held at the Ralph Talbot Amphitheater next to the Town Hall)* The Concerts: 08 July - The New Band / 15 July - Johnny the K / 22 July - The John Penny Band / 29 July - Toe Jam. All concerts begin at 6:30pm The Movies: 05 August - Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs / 12 August -Monsters vs. Alien / 19 August - Pirates of the Caribbean. All movies begin at 8:00pm		2011 Calendar “Weymouth’s Bygone Days” Order your calendar now (and pay for it upon delivery) “Weymouth’s Bygone Days” is a visit to the Town’s favorite places that are gone but not forgotten. Reserve your calendar now by blasting an email to hlca@comcast.net or calling Colleen Kelleyat 781 337 7673. Cost is $10 plus $2.00 for handling and shipping. (no cost delivery in Weymouth only) Calendars will be available late September. Beat the Christmas rush and order your calendar now. (proceeds of the calendar sale will benefit the James P. Cummings Memorial Scholarship and our community projects)
Mayor Kay’s FY 2011 Budget Proposal as Presented to the Town Council Council for Deliberation		Weymouth-Farmers-Market To Get Village Flavor 31 July – Columbian Square 21 August – Weymouth Landing 18 September – Jackson Square 16 October – Bicknell Square
		Weymouth Band Parents Plan Music Celebration 29 July
Back by popular demand! Farmers Market is once again holding court at the Town Hall parking lot from 9am to 1pm every Saturday morning and will continue until 23 October		*The amount of coffee consumed in the morning is directly proportional to the level of understanding achieved the rest of the day.” (cak)*
Want to see some really cool Weymouth video’s? Wander on over to www.youtube.com Type Ponderosa65 into the search box and you will find some really cool stuff. Enjoy.		The latest Water Quality (CCR) Report

Town Of Weymouth

Commonwealth Community – Weymouth, MA.

Check out Weymouth Recreation.

Blast an email to the Mayor

DPW Service Request Form

Town Councilor Web Pages
Mike Smart	Kevin Whitaker	Mike Molisse	Victor Pap

Neighborhood Groups in Weymouth
North Weymouth Civic Association (look for NWCA on Facebook)	Friends OF Webb Park		Whitmans Pond Association		Forest Street Neighborhood Association	East Weymouth Neighborhood Association	Weymouth Garden Club (email for info)
South Weymouth Neighborhood Association		Weymouth Links		Weather Bug at Maria Chapman Weston Middle School	The Wahey Boys

Community Development

* Coughlin Real Estate Newsletter

* East Weymouth Neighborhood Association Newsletter

* Weymouth Pride Newsletter June 2010

* Forest Street Neighborhood Association Newsletter

* Tiny Town Gazette

The Empty Delegas Buildings

Delagas submitted a Request for Determination of Applicability and went before the Con Com on 14 April 2010. He received a positive 3 determination which means he has to file a Notice of Intent before he can get an Order of Conditions. There are still a number of questions and concerns outstanding. The integrity of the culvert under the Brick Grille building is in question. Delegas has some work to do before he can demolish the buildings. It doesn’t look like the buildings will be coming down anytime soon.

Greenbush Year Two Anniversary Report

82 Broad Street

Brothers Roast Beef went before the Zoning Board of Appeals a second time requesting a waiver for parking in order to open a restaurant at the old fire station in Lincoln Square. On Wednesday 24 February 2010, the ZBA voted to deny the permit.

Walgreen’s

Thanks to all who responded to the survey. The results are in.

Summary Comments Business Suggestions

Greenbush - Latest Landing Municipal Parking Lot Information

PWED Grant for the Landing

An account of the 05 March 2009 meeting

Greenbush Year One Anniversary Report

Wind Turbines In Weymouth

SouthField

Legion Field

Park Improvements

Landing Historical Designation

New Water Treatment Plant – Construction began at the end of June on a new state of the art treatment plant.

Columbian Square

Whitmans Pond

Back River Trail

Tufts Library

Fogg Library

Central Square

The old Mass Electric property on Main Street – The site is just under going house keeping to improve its appearance and not under construction for another use. (Sept. 2008)

Meredith Way -

On 23 July 2008 the ZBA voted to approve 21 units in a Planned Unit Development

What’s happening to your taxes?

Weymouth Plaza – Proposal to build behind Hilltop Butcher Shop and Staples. The hearing has been closed. On 01 Oct. 2008 the ZBA voted to approve the project with conditions.

Tirrell Woods - The Order of Conditions was granted by the Conservation Commission at the hearing on 24 September 2008.

Kentucky Fried Chicken / Taco Bell On 23 July 2008 the ZBA voted to deny the special permit for a drive thru.