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“working
together we will make a difference.”
What is the
The
HLCA is an organization of concerned neighbors working together to promote a
sense of community. The HLCA is an organization of concerned neighbors working
together to identify, clarify and communicate issues and problems of concern to
the community and the town. The HLCA is an organization of concerned neighbors
working together to seek solutions to the issues and problems of concern and
build and maintain a better neighborhood for us all to live, work and play in.
How It All Began
The
Homestead Civic Association was formed in the early 80's by concerned parents
when the
Changing
its name to the Homestead Landing Civic Association, the group expanded their
scope of interest to include the entire Weymouth Landing area. In an effort to
better maintain the character and safety of the neighborhoods, the HLCA has
worked with community leaders and the Town Council to voice their concerns to
the town on behalf of its members and neighborhood residents.
In
2002, new life was breathed in to the HLCA by a fresh group of residents
of the Weymouth Landing neighborhoods. New issues such as the Greenbush
commuter rail, urban sprawl, and community development now play a role in the
Association's concerns.
What’s Happening Now
Through
the efforts of the Greenbush Committee,
The HLCA has stayed on top of the design and permitting process of the
Greenbush Restoration Project and will continue to monitor the construction
process to ensure that the best design possible is implemented in Weymouth
Landing. It is of top level importance for the town to maintain the historical
characteristics of the neighborhood and work to enhance the area to its fullest
potential.
The Beautification Committee has taken on the task of sprucing up the Landing area, primarily the
business district of Washington Street from Brookside Road to Lincoln
Square. The Committee participated in
“Weymouth Clean Up Day” and with volunteers, swept the sidewalks,
re-mulched the tree planting beds, removed
weeds and put out planters of flowers that were cared for by the
businesses of the Landing through out the summer month’s. For the holiday
season, the committee add’s lights to the Landing area as well as seasonal
decorations.
The Park / Open Space and Waterfront
Committee is involved in the upgrade and restoration of parks in our
jurisdiction. By working with the DPW
and sponsoring clean up events and regular maintenance programs, the
parks are getting a much needed facelift. Looking to the future, the committee
is formulating long range plans for the continued upgrade of our parks.
Weymouth has a very special resource in the incredible waterfront. The
committee is working at preserving that resource and utilizing its fullest
potential. Open space is a resource that is quickly disappearing. Realizing the
importance of such a commodity, the committee is advocating the
preservation of any and all open space
in the town.
The Fund
Raising Committee has worked relentlessly and tirelessly to come up with fund
raising ideas in order to provide college scholarships to worthy individuals
and to add the financial means to allow our community projects to continue.
Funds are also designated to support the newsletter that goes out to all
members to keep everyone up to date and on track.
The Public Safety Committee is currently establishing the most
significant public safety issues facing our neighborhoods today. The committee
is currently discussing public safety concerns related to the Greenbush restoration
construction as well as troublesome intersections around our neighborhoods. The
Public Safety Committee is working diligently with the town to make our
neighborhoods a safer place to be and our streets a safer place to travel.
Why Join The HLCA?
Joining
the Homestead Landing Civic Association gives each individual the opportunity
to get involved in your community in many creative ways. Joining the HLCA gives
each individual the opportunity to add your voice and strength to an
organization that is working on your behalf to protect your neighborhood.
It
is not necessary to get involved with every project that comes along - just the
ones that grab your spirit but by working together as a group and as friends we
can achieve a common goal: the continued betterment of Weymouth Landing.
The HLCA is fast becoming a recognized
component within the town as an organization that cares about our town, our community
and our neighborhoods. The HLCA has demonstrated a continued commitment to work
towards the betterment of the Weymouth Landing area. Why not join us and lend
your voice and strength to the community?
To find out
when the next
meeting of the