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Friday Nov 24, 2017

Monthly meeting

Tues, November 28: 6:30 pm
Project Place, 1145 Washington St. (2nd Floor)

Agenda Items subject to change:

Safety and Security

Request for Support of a Zoning Variance
1230 - 1264 Washington St
Proponents: Ava Scheininger and Justin Lozada,
Proposing a kickboxing studio at 1250 Washington St.
The site is currently zoned for: Pizza Shop, 37/36 Offices, Barber Shop Retail, Industrial MFG Employment Office, Nail Salon and Driving School. They are seeking a variance to allow "Fitness Centers," which is a forbidden use under the current zoning. No material change to the building or structure is proposed.

Harrison Avenue Update
City plans for road reconstruction improvements to Harrison Avenue between East Berkeley Street and Herald Street.

Development Updates
Representatives from the following development projects will give updates/overviews of their projects and take questions:
- 321 Harrison Avenue (parking garage at 1000 Washington St)
- 345 Harrison Avenue (former Graybar site)

Business Spotlight
Cathedral High School
AC Hotel
Located on the Albany Street stretch of the Ink Block development, this new hotel is scheduled to open in early 2018. We'll hear an update from hotel management at the next meeting.

Landwave Update

Our Name - Discussion and Brainstorming
The neighborhood that Old Dover represents has experienced major changes through development over the past few years. Recent conversations with our New York Streets neighbors have brought us all to the conclusion we are stronger working together.

In order to be more inclusive, the Old Dover Board thought that this would be a good opportunity to explore whether we should change the name of our Association to better reflect all the streets where our neighbors and members reside. We welcome all residents within the area to join in the conversation... help brainstorm on possibilities for an appropriate and fitting name if the consensus is to go in that direction. We will devote time at the November meeting for this discussion. Feel free to also send thoughts and ideas to info@olddover.org

This will be the beginning of a process during which we gather ideas and explore different possibilities.

Board Election Schedule
Those interested in running for a seat on the Old Dover Board of Directors should send an email to info@olddover.org no later than January 8. Board elections will take place at the January 2018 neighborhood meeting.

Holiday Gathering
December, 12 6 to 8 pm
Bar Mezzana
Members are invited to join us for a festive gathering at Bar Mezzana,Tuesday, December 12. Not yet a member? Join online (link) before or at the door. Complimentary Appetizers. Cash bar.

Final Meeting of 2017
Tues, December 19 @OldDoverNeighborhoodAssociation