Homestead Landing Civic Association

Weymouth Landing, Massachusetts 02188

working together, we will make a difference”

 

Committees:

 

Beautification: Chairperson – Jen Burke

The Beautification Committee works with local volunteers and Town officials to make the Weymouth Landing area a more welcoming community.  The Committee holds annual events such as spring and fall clean ups which include sweeping, weeding and planting flowers and a December decoration project that brings additional cheer to the Landing during the holiday season.

 

Parks / Open Space / Waterfront: Chairperson – Colleen Kelley

The Park Committee is charged with upgrading the parks in our jurisdiction. 3 successful park clean ups have been held at Webb Park on Summit Street and is slowly being turned back into the beautiful park it once was. At present,  the committee is working on plans for an overall park upgrade to Webb and Weston Park. The committee is also researching and reviewing the Community Preservation Act and will work to get that implemented in the town. The waterfront is an incredible resource in this town and the potential for waterfront activities is almost limitless. With the construction of the Greenbush project, there is opportunity to preserve and  enhance the shoreline. Remarkable things have been done to the water front in North Weymouth and we would like to see the waterfront in our part of town just as nice.

 

Fund Raising: Chairperson   Colleen Kelley

The fund raising committee organizes and runs fund raising events. These funds are used to offer college scholarships to high school graduates and to fund the community events in our neighborhoods. In 2003 we had a very successful yard sale and in 2004 we are embarking on our calendar sale, “Travels Through Weymouth 2005”

 

Membership: Chairperson – Teresa Quinton

The membership committee works diligently to enlighten the community of the importance of the HLCA and the member benefits it brings with it.

 

Newsletter: Chairman – Colleen Kelley

The Editor In Chief and her crack team  of reporters work diligently to prepare the newsletter then publishes and distributes the latest news of the HLCA to its members.

 

Public Safety:  Chairperson – Bob Collins and Peter Keohan

Public safety is of great concern to this community. The PS Committee looks into safety concerns in the individual neighborhoods and works with the local law enforcement officials to come up with solutions for better safe guarding our neighborhoods and more importantly, our children. With the construction of the Greenbush Commuter rail moving along at a rapid pace, the traffic and parking impacts in our neighborhood will be taking center stage. The PS Committee will be monitoring this issue closely to make sure this concern is appropriately addressed.

 

Community Development: Chairperson – Colleen Kelley

The Community Development committee keeps an overall watch of the development of our neighborhoods and our community and the town at large. The committee attends the public hearings and project presentations and does not hesitate to ask  the tough questions. The committee also works with the town officials to make sure the projects are in keeping with the long term vision of the town.

 

Scholarship: Chairperson – Colleen Kelley

The Scholarship Committee solicits recipients for our scholarships. In the spring of each year, the scholarships are advertised and all students, whether they are freshman or have a college career in progress, are encouraged to apply. The committee reviews each candidate and awards the scholarship.

 

 

Small Business: Chairperson – Colleen Kelley

The small business committee is working with the merchants in different areas of the Landing area to bring a voice to the business community. As change to the area continues, the small business community is dedicated to being part of the process of change and working for the betterment of the business community.

 

If you would like to join a committee and help make a difference, contact the chair of that committee or one of the board members with your name, phone number and the committee you would like to join. The committee chair will get back to you with more information and meeting schedule.