Upham’s
Corner has long
had irritating spots (hot spots) that never seem to go
away.
Residents
complain; some take action; the City helps out.  Those of us
who have lived here "forever" can't remember a time when we were free
of problems.
This article is first in
a series called “Upham’s Corner Hot Spots.”
Our goals are
pride-based. We will ask what might be causing our
neighborhood to be "blighted" with apparent neglect. Then we will look
at recurring “hot
spots” we believe can be rectified through
education, resident action and help from the City of Boston.
These
include:
- Trash and litter
- Graffiti
- Human waste
- Disrepair and neglect
- Loitering & More
Realistically
we need to ask ourselves: Why do we put up with
this?
Is it possible we have given up? Or maybe we have
grown accustomed
to a way
of life?
If
Upham's Corner were
our child, personally unclean and unkempt (whew!!), we would
take steps to correct the problem (or else!).
If we didn't, we could be accused of neglect and bad parenting.
“Here’s a
great-looking place on the map - ‘Upham’s Corner – Strand
Theater’ – Let’s go visit.”
Yes! Let's go visit Upham's Corner. Let's pretend we are
visiting for the very first time. What impression do we get of our
city?
- Do we like what we see?
- Does it draw us in?
- Do we want to live here?
- Do we want to shop here?
- Do we want to set up business here?
Isn't it time to recommit to ourselves and to our community?
Read
Full Story
Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Public Works is
providing two hazardous waste drop off days for Boston residents only -
Oct 9 and Nov 13. They are also providing free document
shredding and more ...Link to City of Boston Info
Yard Waste Pickup
Leaves
start falling soon but the City will start the Leaf and Yard Waste
Collection on October 18. Last day for pickup is 11/27/10. More Details
|
Today's News Index
New Series - Upham's Corner Hotspots
Upham's Corner has problem areas that the residents, businesses and
shoppers seem to tolerate. They are ugly and bring down what
could be a very attractive section of Dorchester.
We'll begin by suggesting that Hotspots be a priority for us.
Solutions are available, and they are not hard to
implement.
Read
full story
Health
Festival a Great Success
The Upham's Corner Health Center - Health Festival was a great success.
We gathered photos of the event, of Erin the Clown and the
people
working there.
Story
and photos
Friends of
Upham's Corner
Would you like to join?
Friends of Upham's Corner
is a group of people
who want to work towards a better future
...
Read
More
Fernald
Terrace Rock
Second in a series on Upham's
Corner
Defined, we look at the
Fernald Terrace Rock section of Upham's Corner.
The topography of the "Rock"
isolates this section from the rest of Upham's Corner.
Read
More
Walk for Dudley 2010
Follow-up article on the DSNI-sponsored "Walk for Dudley"
Story
and Photos |
More StoriesKa'
Carlos
Restaurant - Coming Back to Life?
It has been over one year since Ka'
Carlos shut down after the
murders there.
The building is showing signs of
coming back to life.
Read
More
The Faces of
Upham's Corner
A photo
collage series - faces of Upham's Corner. People in all walks
of
life - work, play, resting, walking, posing.
Story | Photos
Your Voice is Important
- Get on our mailing list
- Submit an idea
- Make a comment
Stories in the Making
- The Food Project - Part II
- Maxwell Flea Market
- What's up with Cataloni's Bar?
- Shifting the Image
- The MBTA in Upham's Corner
Call
for Memories
As you probably know, after 15 years being open every weekend almost without fail, Maxwell Flea Market has closed.
Do you have good memories you'd like to share with us? If so,
please contact us at 617-436-8559 or send us an email. |
