Lynn group holds celebration after fighting off foreclosures
Some people are happy with this "victory" for the homeowner, a neighbor in the HIGHLANDS with an all too common problem. Unfortunately we have a few vacant tombstone scattered throughout these hills that offer a testimonial to the more common losses.
You hear others blame the victims for the irresponsibility of not "living within their means". The sad thing is they probably thought they were. The "American Dream" turned into a "Wall Street nightmare" when the wind gusts of reality blew down the complex house of cards built by derivatives and other complex financial instruments designed as a new method of extortion, squeezing the last drops of blood out of a dying middle class.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
HICO WHO?
At least when my articles are poorly written I can blame my typing or my brain damage. Usually I don't forget who I'm talking about. If I hadn't been there and part of the planning I wouldn't have known the HIGHLANDS COALITION put this whole thing on, sure the people mentioned helped but it was HICO that led the GASS ATTACK!
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FAMILY FUN AT THE FOOT OF THE HIGHLANDS
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
YOUR CHANCE TO COOK
It's pretty exciting to me that while I'm going to a PAC meeting tomorrow night that my son, TRIPPY, is going to a HIGHLANDS COALITION sponsored meeting about organizing some development of COOK STREET PARK.
Getting the youth's perspective on what they want will give any proposed project will stand a better chance of succeeding than just having us tell them what they need.And let's face it COOK STREET PARK is a hidden jewel.
Once again anyone interested in getting involved come to the meeting:
Getting the youth's perspective on what they want will give any proposed project will stand a better chance of succeeding than just having us tell them what they need.And let's face it COOK STREET PARK is a hidden jewel.
Once again anyone interested in getting involved come to the meeting:
Mon., Dec. 5 @ 7 PM
193 Beacon Hill - 1st floor
Saturday, December 3, 2011
PLANT THIS
A garden is more than a place to grow tasty vegetables or pretty flowers. There are plenty of people out there who will fill your head with nutrition data until your belly bursts from over consumption. Then there are those who will fill the air with testimonies with aesthetic testimonies about flowers until you pass out from inhaling the fumes of their exhortations.
Well both sides are a little right but completely wrong. For the real value of a garden you have to dig a little deeper until you hit fertile ground. Whether you have a raised bed or growing tomato plants in old milk jugs on the window sill, the real importance is in the value in the lessons learned.
To be a good and successful gardener, you have to car about something other than yourself. You need to take of the task of nurturing something, watching it grow, and develop into something that will be prized by others. The same criteria are held out for being a good parent. The lessons are transferable but instead of winning blue ribbons for an award-winning crop, we get diplomas issued from our schools. We are producing a bumper crop in the HIGHLANDS with the FORD SCHOOL and the INTERNATIONAL GARDEN.
With the diaspora of raised bed gardens the HIGHLANDS COALITION are building for families in the neighborhood and talk of a proposed expansion into a small section of COOK STREET PARK, everything could be coming up roses for the HIGHLANDS residents.
Well both sides are a little right but completely wrong. For the real value of a garden you have to dig a little deeper until you hit fertile ground. Whether you have a raised bed or growing tomato plants in old milk jugs on the window sill, the real importance is in the value in the lessons learned.
To be a good and successful gardener, you have to car about something other than yourself. You need to take of the task of nurturing something, watching it grow, and develop into something that will be prized by others. The same criteria are held out for being a good parent. The lessons are transferable but instead of winning blue ribbons for an award-winning crop, we get diplomas issued from our schools. We are producing a bumper crop in the HIGHLANDS with the FORD SCHOOL and the INTERNATIONAL GARDEN.
With the diaspora of raised bed gardens the HIGHLANDS COALITION are building for families in the neighborhood and talk of a proposed expansion into a small section of COOK STREET PARK, everything could be coming up roses for the HIGHLANDS residents.
HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
Neighborhood Meeting
Would you like a community garden and play equipment at the Cook St. Playground ?
Will you help us stop crime in the neighborhood ?
Then meet with us:
Mon., Dec. 5 @ 7 PM
193 Beacon Hill - 1st floor
The Highlands Coalition: ECCO - The Ford School - HAWC YMCA - Maria Carrasco - Girls, Inc. - High Rock Tower Assoc. - Community Connections - Community Health Center - Health Task Force - Neighbor to Neighbor - No. Shore Labor Council Food Project - Henry Ave. Park
David 781-595-8701 dagass11@verizon.net http://hclynn.org
Thursday, December 1, 2011
RECIPE FOR COOK(ING) FOR OUR KIDS
With the rapidly changing demographics of the HIGHLANDS its time to serve up a new recreational dish that satisfy every one's appetite for safe family fun. That hunger can be satisfied with the development of COOK STREET PARK.
The lay of the land is perfect for several tot play structures, a picnic area for family's and even a community garden to promote a healthy lifestyle and and developing a model for some sort of self sustainability. I know that THERESA and ANTONIO from LYSOA are all over anything that promotes the positive development of our youth.
At the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting last Monday night, I saw THERESA going over a plot plan for COOK STREET PARK with DAVID GASS from the HIGHLANDS COALITION trying to come up with different ideas for the park's proposed renovations. Do I have to tell you who's idea the garden was? THERESA and ANTONIO just think that from strong families come strong kids.
The GASS MAN just wants to raise a gaggle of garden gangsters.
The lay of the land is perfect for several tot play structures, a picnic area for family's and even a community garden to promote a healthy lifestyle and and developing a model for some sort of self sustainability. I know that THERESA and ANTONIO from LYSOA are all over anything that promotes the positive development of our youth.
At the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting last Monday night, I saw THERESA going over a plot plan for COOK STREET PARK with DAVID GASS from the HIGHLANDS COALITION trying to come up with different ideas for the park's proposed renovations. Do I have to tell you who's idea the garden was? THERESA and ANTONIO just think that from strong families come strong kids.
The GASS MAN just wants to raise a gaggle of garden gangsters.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A VIEW ON HIGH(LANDS)
Once again the example of the HIGHLANDS COALITION and FORD SCHOOL have been proven to be ahead of the curve. Tonight at the big UNITED WAY meeting, Lynn - Community by Community Co..., there was a lot of talk about the new philosophy being promulgated by the agency now is community empowerment and that the way to see real change is in the community taking ownership in the services provided to them and by them.
I don't know if they are trying to reinvent the wheel but we've been doing that up here in the HIGHLANDS for years. Guess some people are finally learning!
I don't know if they are trying to reinvent the wheel but we've been doing that up here in the HIGHLANDS for years. Guess some people are finally learning!
Monday, November 28, 2011
HIGHLANDS COALITION MEMBER PROMOTING SELF DEFENSE AND SAFETY
Areda Hereford is organizing a women's self defense course at Ford School. All Lynn women can join . NICK CHUM is helping her put the POWER in empowerment.
NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO HICO BOARD REPRESENTS, WELL ME.
Tonight some other members of the HIGHLANDS COALITION decided they wanted to give the youth of the highlands a voice, a chance to speak their concerns for our community. And without asking me, decided that my son, TRIPPY, would be that voice cause well he's not afraid to speak up. I don't know where he gets that from but anyway, I'm proud.
We need to hear all voices.
We need to hear all voices.
"LOCALLY GROWN" CELEBRITIES, FORD SCHOOL GARDEN HAS ANOTHER BUMPER CROP
National attention runs high in the Highlands.I was there when CBS showed up In fact go back through my blog, I got pictures.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7389535n&tag=mncol;lst;1****
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7389535n&tag=mncol;lst;1****
Friday, November 25, 2011
HICO BUCKET BRIGADE KEEPS ROCKAWAY WAY KLEAN
Receptacles on periodic posts give residents the opportunity to put TRASH someplace other than the street.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
HICO MEETING NOV 28 AGENDA
The Highlands Coalition Meeting
Mon. November 28, 2011 7:00 PM
The Ford School
Agenda
Introductions 7:00 – 7:05
2011 Election and Restoring Voting 7:05 – 7:30
Improving Health 7:30 – 8:00
- Gardening at the Cook Playground
- Food Corp
- Harry Harley Hoop House
School Report: Dr. Crane 8:00 – 8:10
KIPP / High Rock construction 8:10 – 8:20
New Business / Announcements 8:20 – 8:20
Next meeting: December?
Affiliated with:
YMCA - Audrey Jimenez; Neighbor to Neighbor - Maria Carrasco; Lynn Health Task Force - Leslie Greenberg; High Rock Tower Assoc. - Lisa Connolly; Gateway Project - Calvin Anderson; Girls, Inc - Maria Mazueta; HAWC - Paula Gomez-Stordy; Lynn Community Health Center - Lori Berry; No. Shore Labor Council - Bob Reynolds; Henry Ave. Park
MORE ABOUT THE FAIR AFFAIR
Stolen from lynnhappens.com .
Toward a Healthy and Green City of Lynn
At the Ford School last week more than 700 people attended an open house and Health Fair.
Families spoke with teachers then sampled our version of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move,” as we
combined food and fitness with music.
To encourage eating healthy food:
• The Food Project’s cider press made gallons of cider from apples donated by Brooksby Farm;
• We sold organic tomato sauce, bottled by Sauces ‘N Love of Lynn;
• Brother’s Deli donated salad that was served on plates from McDonalds;
• Greg Repuccci of No. Shore Community College served apple sauce and promoted canning.
To improve physical fitness:
• Nick Chum kick-boxed and asked women to join a Highlands self-defense group;
• YMCA’s Jose led Zumba exercises / dance, inspiring us to do so on a regular basis;
The band raised spirits with songs from Jumbalaya to B-I-N-G-O. Dozens received flu shots. Fifth graders
talked about parts of plants – the root, stem, leaf and flower.
A $1 donation raffle organized by lunch aides raised over $500 to build the Harry Harley Hoop House,
which will grow vegatables year-round. Salem Five contributed $500.
The epidemic of childhood malnutrion, especially obesity, is very present in Lynn. Cases of cancers
and diabetes are rising, especially among blacks and Latinos. Yet people who eat one pound of fruit
and veggies a day have one-half the cancer rate of the average America.
Lynn schools can become the centers to educate about and produce healthy food. At the elementary
level, every MCAS math and science question can be answered in a garden. All schools should have a
garden and a health fair. They cost so little and do so much.
Working with the Food Project, we built 25 gardens in the Highlands this year. Working with Mass.
DCR and Lynn DPW, we planted 60 trees the past month, mainly along Essex St.
Come on, citizens of Lynn: Let’s get healthy and Go Green!
David Gass
The Highlands Coalition
Toward a Healthy and Green City of Lynn
At the Ford School last week more than 700 people attended an open house and Health Fair.
Families spoke with teachers then sampled our version of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move,” as we
combined food and fitness with music.
To encourage eating healthy food:
• The Food Project’s cider press made gallons of cider from apples donated by Brooksby Farm;
• We sold organic tomato sauce, bottled by Sauces ‘N Love of Lynn;
• Brother’s Deli donated salad that was served on plates from McDonalds;
• Greg Repuccci of No. Shore Community College served apple sauce and promoted canning.
To improve physical fitness:
• Nick Chum kick-boxed and asked women to join a Highlands self-defense group;
• YMCA’s Jose led Zumba exercises / dance, inspiring us to do so on a regular basis;
The band raised spirits with songs from Jumbalaya to B-I-N-G-O. Dozens received flu shots. Fifth graders
talked about parts of plants – the root, stem, leaf and flower.
A $1 donation raffle organized by lunch aides raised over $500 to build the Harry Harley Hoop House,
which will grow vegatables year-round. Salem Five contributed $500.
The epidemic of childhood malnutrion, especially obesity, is very present in Lynn. Cases of cancers
and diabetes are rising, especially among blacks and Latinos. Yet people who eat one pound of fruit
and veggies a day have one-half the cancer rate of the average America.
Lynn schools can become the centers to educate about and produce healthy food. At the elementary
level, every MCAS math and science question can be answered in a garden. All schools should have a
garden and a health fair. They cost so little and do so much.
Working with the Food Project, we built 25 gardens in the Highlands this year. Working with Mass.
DCR and Lynn DPW, we planted 60 trees the past month, mainly along Essex St.
Come on, citizens of Lynn: Let’s get healthy and Go Green!
David Gass
The Highlands Coalition
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thanksgiving Celebrations Sunday, Nov 20
East Coast International Church, 65 Munroe St., Lynn will be hosting Thanksgiving celebrations on Sunday, 11/20, at 10:00 and 11:15am. At these services “hundreds” of turkeys will be given away along with free bags of groceries. Call 781-592-3242 or email office@ecic-lynn.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
CAHILL STANDS TALL IN THE HIGHLANDS (WELL HE STOOD NEXT TO ME ANYWAY)
Taken at the Nov. 16th HICO Health Fair at the FORD SCHOOL.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
MARY ELLEN FROM HICO SUGGESTS....
Great holiday gift or treat for yourself - support the Ford Garden
Health Fair at Ford School on Nov 16
Taken early, before the chairs all filled up with parents eating pizza.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
MORE THAN A HEALTH FAIR
At tonight's HIGHLAND COALITION HEALTH FAIR at the FORD SCHOOL garden guru NICOLAS CHUM put on an awesome display of martial arts and offered to teach a WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE class in the evenings. It seems like seeds aren't the only thing he can plant.
Speaking of plants, some students from the fifth grade performed an entertaining while educational play about the parts of plants. Should we start planning the Oscar party yet?
Speaking of plants, some students from the fifth grade performed an entertaining while educational play about the parts of plants. Should we start planning the Oscar party yet?
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NEW GROUP BORN OUT OF THE HIGHLANDS
Echoing the need for every one's views to be heard in order to formulate the homogeneous solutions necessary to solve some of Lynn's many problems. former Ward 4 city council candidate Cefarinio Rosa is calling for the establishment of a new group, "Voice Of The People", to advocate for change in "business as usual".
Another innovation in community activism born out of the Highlands, "Voice Of The People" plans to organize bring all city citizen's cares and concerns forward in a focused message to the appropriate city officials, demanding that the city bring to bear all available resources so that a mutually acceptable resolution to those problems.
This will be your group, interested people need to contact Cef Rosa at ceferinorosa1@gmail.com .
Another innovation in community activism born out of the Highlands, "Voice Of The People" plans to organize bring all city citizen's cares and concerns forward in a focused message to the appropriate city officials, demanding that the city bring to bear all available resources so that a mutually acceptable resolution to those problems.
This will be your group, interested people need to contact Cef Rosa at ceferinorosa1@gmail.com .
Friday, November 11, 2011
SILENT CEREMONY
On my way home from the VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY at Lynn City Hall, I talked with DAVID GASS of the HIGHLANDS COALITION, He was working with NICK CHUM were putting up the plaque commemorating the late HARRISON HARLY, a HIGHLANDS COALITION member and VIETNAM VETERAN. Good symbolism, even though there were no bands playing.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
CEF SAYS TO THE ITEM
Ceferino Rosa was asked the biggest challenge facing Ward 4: We have to overcome the negative image that Union Street has earned across the North Shore, by doing that we will address a multitude of smaller, yet significant problems in Ward 4. As a private citizen I have already scheduled a meeting with the mayor’s office to address these concerns and I have called the head of the Latino Business Association to get them on board with my push for greater social and economic development of that street. By joining together with religious and civic leaders we can put boots on the ground to clean up the crime and all the other trash on the streets to help transform what has long been a blighted area into a vibrant, multi-colored flower garden that will add beauty to our Ward 4.
This is a problem for everyone so everyone needs to be involved in the solution. If many voices are heard, they can be blended into a harmonious answer that
will solve this problem. City government has a part to play, a huge part with grants for economic development and community policing, it doesn’t have the
only one. It is up to us as citizens to use our voices to sing a new song for our city with Ward 4 leading the way.
This is a problem for everyone so everyone needs to be involved in the solution. If many voices are heard, they can be blended into a harmonious answer that
will solve this problem. City government has a part to play, a huge part with grants for economic development and community policing, it doesn’t have the
only one. It is up to us as citizens to use our voices to sing a new song for our city with Ward 4 leading the way.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
SEE YOU TONIGHT!
Don't forget to join the Highlands Coalition at the Ford School (49 Hollingsworth St.) for the Lynn School Committee Candidates' Debate Tonight, October 17th, at 7pm
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
CEF IS A WORKING MAN WHO IS WORKING FOR WARD 4
Atthe base of the Highlands on one side runs the infamous Union Street. Urban lore has long been accepted as fact. This bad reputation tarnishes all of Lynn. My man, CEF ROSA, CANDIDATE FOR WARD 4 COUNCILMAN is going to pull together member's of the mayor's office,the economic development office, business and community leaders to come up with a plan to change the image of Union Street.
Some of the ideas that CEF plans to propose are improving the lighting and putting some crosswalk signs at intersections. Both represent vital public safety improvements. Along that line of safety concerns is making sure there is an enhanced police presence because increased visibility is increased security.
Also just establishing a regular clean-up schedule and a general sprucing up will not only brighten the physical appearance but will lift the spirits of the residents but also give a more positive ambiance to the community.
CEF would welcome your input and suggestions on how we cam improve our home. You may contact him at: ceferinorosa1@gmail.com
Stay tuned for dates and times.
Some of the ideas that CEF plans to propose are improving the lighting and putting some crosswalk signs at intersections. Both represent vital public safety improvements. Along that line of safety concerns is making sure there is an enhanced police presence because increased visibility is increased security.
Also just establishing a regular clean-up schedule and a general sprucing up will not only brighten the physical appearance but will lift the spirits of the residents but also give a more positive ambiance to the community.
CEF would welcome your input and suggestions on how we cam improve our home. You may contact him at: ceferinorosa1@gmail.com
Stay tuned for dates and times.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
FORD SCHOOL'S HARVEST COLLEGE BOUND
Fresh off winning multiple ribbons at the Topsfield Fair, students from the FORD SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL GARDEN wooed the crowd at the Sustainability Fair at the Lynn Campus of the NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE on October 12, 2011. Students from the FORD SCHOOL demonstrated how award winning vegetables could be grown in raised gardens on patches of asphalt. LSC member, JOHN FORD, was one of the fair goers who witness what could be harvested from these Falcon's nests.
A NEW, OLD DISCOVERY
In last night's LSC candidate debate, several glowing references were made to FORD SCHOOL. Could it be we are on to something here in the HIGHLANDS? Funny, a new discovery that's twenty years old. Well the building is a few years older but the community concept is a little younger. It not only "Takes a Village" but it takes the people in that village. Schools should not be just for kids. We never stop learning.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
USE YOUR VOICE
LYNN FINAL ELECTION
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, 10/12 by 8:00 p . m .
Lynn City Hall, Room 203
More information go to w w w . c i . l ynn. m a. u
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
SIGHTS ON CEF
The General Election is a month away on Nov. 8 so it is time to get Revved Up For Rosa, a fellow HICO member, CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN WARD 4, has been interested in our community issues long before election day. In order to take back our neighborhood, we have to take from our neighborhood.
Friday, October 7, 2011
PLENTY HONKS FOR HONG
Hong Net's campaign took on a local flavor as both of my children took turns holding signs for one of the city's next COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE. I have to thank my daughter Asiah for taking the pictures
HICO LEADER FIGHTS FOR US ALL
HIGHLANDS COALITION co-chairman LESLIE GREENBERG takes the lead in the HEALTH CARE debate. Community involvement involves the WHOLE community.
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR GARDEN, HOOD SCHOOL ARE YOU LISTENING?
Lunchtime decision gives Hood School parents indigestion
Kids are kids, and they are programed to eat bad. There are pressures all around, television, testing, and peer. As was pointed out, a potential for bullying even exists. My chips are crispier than than yours. Beat up over a bag of Bagel Bites!
The value of out garden at FORD SCHOOL not only teaches the value of nature in a concrete world but provides lessons in healthy eating. Besides the green plants are more pleasing to look at than an empty Doritos bag.
Kids are kids, and they are programed to eat bad. There are pressures all around, television, testing, and peer. As was pointed out, a potential for bullying even exists. My chips are crispier than than yours. Beat up over a bag of Bagel Bites!
The value of out garden at FORD SCHOOL not only teaches the value of nature in a concrete world but provides lessons in healthy eating. Besides the green plants are more pleasing to look at than an empty Doritos bag.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
ABANDONED HOMES, ABANDONED CONSTITUENTS?
Was touring Ward 4 this morning with HIGHLANDS COALITION member and WARD 4 CANDIDATE FOR WARD 4 CITY COUNCILMAN, CEF ROSA and we discovered some troubling information and interesting parallels.
With the sagging economy, many of the historic old homes that have been turned into rental property with absentee landlords that have lost the properties due to FORECLOSURE. Consequently these abandoned houses become a haven for gangs, drugs, and rats. The structures often fall into disrepair and pose a safety hazard to the neighborhood. Now one of the inspectors charged with enforcing the building code happens to be the brother of the current Ward 4 Councilman, Rich Collucci. It's at least an interesting correlation.
Once elected WARD 4 COUNCILMAN, CEF ROSA, will bring with him his years of experience both in the HOUSING and ZONING COMMISSIONS in Chelsea. All of Lynn, not just Ward 4, will benefit from CEF'S past resume. He will play a vital role in the city government of all of LYNN but WARD 4 will be able to call him their own.
With the sagging economy, many of the historic old homes that have been turned into rental property with absentee landlords that have lost the properties due to FORECLOSURE. Consequently these abandoned houses become a haven for gangs, drugs, and rats. The structures often fall into disrepair and pose a safety hazard to the neighborhood. Now one of the inspectors charged with enforcing the building code happens to be the brother of the current Ward 4 Councilman, Rich Collucci. It's at least an interesting correlation.
Once elected WARD 4 COUNCILMAN, CEF ROSA, will bring with him his years of experience both in the HOUSING and ZONING COMMISSIONS in Chelsea. All of Lynn, not just Ward 4, will benefit from CEF'S past resume. He will play a vital role in the city government of all of LYNN but WARD 4 will be able to call him their own.
Monday, October 3, 2011
TOPSFIELD FAIR RESULTS COURTESY OF DAVID GASS
The Ford kids won at least 11 prizes at the Fair:
- purple pepper 2nd
- sm. red tomato 1st
- yellow (hot) pepper 1st
- greens (chard) 2nd
- greens 1st
- beets 3rd
- lettuce (what lettuce!) 2nd
- eggplant 3rd
- ginseng 2nd
- pole beans 3rd
LISTEN, THEN MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Coming to the FORD SCHOOL, your chance to hear the candidates! Monday October 24th at 7 pm. Be there or take a chance on losing your voice.
HOLDING HIGH FOR HONG IN THE HIGHLANDS HOPING FOR THAT NET EFFECT
Hong was the HIGH vote getter in the PRIMARY in the Highlands. Time to get things in high gear for the GENERAL on NOV 8th.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
GERRY'S (gerrymandering) KID'S
The group from the HIGHLANDS COALITION who filed the lawsuit against the city for taking away our polling place at FORD SCHOOL
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
A contribution was made by MIGUEL FUNEZ to the HIGHLANDS COALITION. This was pre-primary and I'm just getting around to posting it.
DIGGING HOLES JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE COSTLY
The HIGHLANDS COALITION just got a $4000 grant to plant trees along Essex St. The DPW has come back with an estimate for digging the holes almost twice the original. Hopefully this can be worked out so that this beautification project can continue.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
TEACHER'S TEACH
Thanks to the LYNN TEACHER'S UNION for making a donation to the HARRY HARLY HOOP HOUSE. I love repeating all those H's.
SAVE THE DATE Fall Kickoff Rally for Health
Date and Time: October 06, 2011, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lynn Community Room, 10 Church St., Lynn MA
Fall Kickoff Rally for Health -Lynn Health Task Force and Health Care for All. Speak up about your biggest concerns for the community. Thursday, October 6, 6-8pm, Lynn Community Room, 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA. You name it. Diabetes? Substance abuse? Language barriers to health care? Transportation to doctor's appointments? On October 6th we will figure out how we can work together to improve health access and quality of care in the community. For questions, contact Celia Segel at 617-519-6273 or email: csegel@hcfama.org In collaboration with NAACP, Mass Senior Action, Local 201 Retirees, My Brother's Table, New Lynn Coalition, Operation Bootstrap, Neighbor to Neighbor, Community Minority Cultural Center (CMCC), Lynn Community Health Center, Friends of High Rock Tower, Highlands Coalition Inc., and North Shore Medical Center
Location: Lynn Community Room, 10 Church St., Lynn MA
Fall Kickoff Rally for Health -Lynn Health Task Force and Health Care for All. Speak up about your biggest concerns for the community. Thursday, October 6, 6-8pm, Lynn Community Room, 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA. You name it. Diabetes? Substance abuse? Language barriers to health care? Transportation to doctor's appointments? On October 6th we will figure out how we can work together to improve health access and quality of care in the community. For questions, contact Celia Segel at 617-519-6273 or email: csegel@hcfama.org In collaboration with NAACP, Mass Senior Action, Local 201 Retirees, My Brother's Table, New Lynn Coalition, Operation Bootstrap, Neighbor to Neighbor, Community Minority Cultural Center (CMCC), Lynn Community Health Center, Friends of High Rock Tower, Highlands Coalition Inc., and North Shore Medical Center
TOPS AT TOPSFIELD
Another successful year. 11 ribbons at the Topsfield Fair for the vegetables from the Ford School garden.
Friday, September 30, 2011
SOUNDS LIKE NEWS TO ME
Yesterday when CBS NEWS came to THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN at FORD SCHOOL I learned how lucky, we at the HIGHLANDS COALITION are. It seems our own ANDY and NORRIS each landed jobs with the FOOD CORPS. They are 2 of only 50 nationwide. Over 1200 applied and ANDY scored #2 on the test. 
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
TAG, YOUR IT
Sometimes people don't listen to what they say. Even though they may mean well, they don't really mean what they say.
Monday night at the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting we were talking about keeping up the parks around here, particularly the HENRY AVENUE park. There was talk about turning over this duty to the GANGS. Really!
That is called a TURF WAR.
What was meant was that we need to engage the youth and empower them to accept some responsibility for their surroundings. It's all about ownership,
I don't know what DAVID GASS was packing but I move too slow to get out of the way of stray shots.
Monday night at the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting we were talking about keeping up the parks around here, particularly the HENRY AVENUE park. There was talk about turning over this duty to the GANGS. Really!
That is called a TURF WAR.
What was meant was that we need to engage the youth and empower them to accept some responsibility for their surroundings. It's all about ownership,
I don't know what DAVID GASS was packing but I move too slow to get out of the way of stray shots.
BEING THERE WITHOUT BEING THERE
Particularly here in the Highlands voting can be difficult for us. We know we need to but getting to the polls is not always possible. Former COUNCILOR-AT- LARGE CANDIDATE, HICO MEMBER, and GOOD FRIEND, CALVIN ANDERSON suggested a good suggestion at the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting Monday night - ABSENTEE BALLOTS. I don't have all the particulars, hopefully will send them to me so I can re-post them.
REGISTER YOUR VOICES!!!!
FROM THE ITEM:
ELECTION INFORMATION
Last day to register for the upcoming
Local Final
Election
on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 is
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
at the City of Lynn
Election Offi ce. Lynn City Hall. The offi ce will be
open until 8:00 p.m.
IF YOU HAVE MOVED, CHANGED YOUR
NAME, OR HAVE NOT VOTED RECENTLY,
PLEASE CHECK YOUR VOTING STATUS
WITH THE ELECTION OFFICE AT
781-586-6803 OR 781-586-6805 PRIOR TO
THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS.
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Hall. City Hall hours are Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday, 8:30 AM
to 8:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
WORKING TOGETHER
Two officers, LT. FEE and OFFICER PETER HOLEY from the LYNN POLICE DEPARTMENT were in attendance at last night's HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting. The officers gave tips and suggestions on how to best work together. HICO looks forward to positive engagement with LPD in the future.
Monday, September 26, 2011
SHOULD WE PUT SOME POLITICIAN'S PICTURES ON MILK CARTONS?
The HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting tonight suffered a DRASTIC DECLINE in politicians pining for precious post primary attention. Only RICK STARBARD out of the eight potential LSC candidates was in attendance. Sad because our next voting opportunity is NOV. 8. Not too mention HICO will have a debate hosted by the CAPABLE CLEO HEREFORD on Mon. Oct. 17 at the FORD SCHOOL. I wonder who will be brave enough to IGGY THIS EVENT?
Council candidates were sparse as well. Sitting next to me was my man, CEFARINO ROSA, WARD 4 COUNCIL CANDIDATE. Next to him was HONG NET, COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE, top vote getter in WARD 4.
HICO will have a COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE debate at the FORD SCHOOL on Mon., Oct 24. Again it is hoped everybody shows up so I have something to write about. Of course, if they don't show, I'll have MORE to write about.
Council candidates were sparse as well. Sitting next to me was my man, CEFARINO ROSA, WARD 4 COUNCIL CANDIDATE. Next to him was HONG NET, COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE, top vote getter in WARD 4.
HICO will have a COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE debate at the FORD SCHOOL on Mon., Oct 24. Again it is hoped everybody shows up so I have something to write about. Of course, if they don't show, I'll have MORE to write about.
HICO MEETS TONIGHT!
The HIGHLANDS COALITION will meet tonight at 7 pm at the FORD SCHOOL. Come and see who attends. It is election season.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
THE NET EFFECT
Councilor-At-Large Candidate Hong Net was a HIT IN THE HIGHLANDS as he was the top vote getter here. Thanks to Mary ellen Palermo for providing the numbers.
✔ Barton 842 417 287 137 195 120 312 2310
✔ Cahill 678 293 214 118 135 80 361 1879
✔ Phelan 659 299 198 113 142 67 274 1752
✔ Crowley 507 211 164 113 165 77 311 1548
✔ Net 361 185 131 141 123 155 237 1333
✔ Duffy 342 169 109 85 120 71 286 1182
✔ Walsh 401 164 89 50 82 46 153 985
✔ Funez 170 123 92 112 76 47 75 695
Meimeteas 193 101 67 36 37 30 65 529
Anderson 99 60 44 57 45 23 39 367
✔ Nominated
Totals 4,252 2,022 1,395 962 1,120 716 2,113 12,580
✔ Barton 842 417 287 137 195 120 312 2310
✔ Cahill 678 293 214 118 135 80 361 1879
✔ Phelan 659 299 198 113 142 67 274 1752
✔ Crowley 507 211 164 113 165 77 311 1548
✔ Net 361 185 131 141 123 155 237 1333
✔ Duffy 342 169 109 85 120 71 286 1182
✔ Walsh 401 164 89 50 82 46 153 985
✔ Funez 170 123 92 112 76 47 75 695
Meimeteas 193 101 67 36 37 30 65 529
Anderson 99 60 44 57 45 23 39 367
✔ Nominated
Totals 4,252 2,022 1,395 962 1,120 716 2,113 12,580
Friday, September 23, 2011
REGISTER TO VOTE!
Voting is very important because failing to vote insures that the faces of the politicians don't accurately reflect the people being governed. I am not just talking about the color of skin but the color of the money that perpetuates the status quo. Viva la Rosa!
A HICO MEMBER AND FORMER COUNCIL CANDIDATE IS HAPPY WITH HONG!
FROM THE LYNN ITEM: 09-22-11
Lynn
FROM THE LYNN ITEM: 09-22-11
Hong Net has my
support in Lynn race
To The Item Editor,
I thank those who supported me
in the primary election for Lynn
City Councilor-at-Large.
Being a relative newcomer to
our city, and despite having a
solid record of achievement and
visions in Lynn, I always considered
myself an underdog in the
diverse, crowded field.
I am buoyed by the emergence of
some candidates as a real alternative
to the usual. Accordingly, I am
endorsing Hong Net as one of your
city councilor choices on Nov. 8.
Hong’s platform of community
working together toward a united
city most closely aligns itself with
my views. His independence and
able circle of advisors is a fine
combination to welcome to the
Council.
Please, turn out in droves in
November. Better yet, exercise
your right to use an absentee ballot
if you have a physical reason
or plan to be out of town on election
day. Remember, your reasons
are private, and no one can intimidate
you into not requesting an
absentee ballot. It’s the law,
enforced by the Secretary of State.
For safety’s sake, remember that
it can be snowing or otherwise
inclement in New England in
early November. Take potential
danger out of the equation. You
can vote “over the counter” at the
Election Office in City Hall during
business hours, as soon as the
ballots are printed.
Elect Hong Net to the Lynn City
Council on Nov. 8. Do not miss
this opportunity.
With sincere appreciation,
Calvin Anderson
Lynn
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
PLANTING OF A PLAQUE
Tonight was the Harrison Harley Memorial Celebration/Fundraiser (Harry was all about raising money). All of the money raised has been committed to be directed to the completion of the construction of the HARRISON HARLY HOOP HOUSE (I can not take credit for that eloquent example of alliteration ecstasy, I wish I could).
Politicians were more prolific than weeds in the garden tonight. From the LYNN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES TIM PHELAN, DAN CAHILL, RICH COLUCCI (all incumbents) accompanied by HONG NET, CLAY WALSH, and (my man) CEF ROSA. The LSC CANDIDATES present were RICK STARBARD,MARIA CARRASCO (both LS members) and seeking election for the first-time were CHARLIE GALLO and DELORES DIFILLIPO (Hey I think I spelled it right).
Harry would have been thrilled at the level of attention this event garnered and was smiling down at the fact NICK and ANDY jumped at the opportunity to make this a "teaching moment" with an explanation of aquaponics and the use of fish poop to produce green food. Does anyone want a slice of watermelon?
Politicians were more prolific than weeds in the garden tonight. From the LYNN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES TIM PHELAN, DAN CAHILL, RICH COLUCCI (all incumbents) accompanied by HONG NET, CLAY WALSH, and (my man) CEF ROSA. The LSC CANDIDATES present were RICK STARBARD,MARIA CARRASCO (both LS members) and seeking election for the first-time were CHARLIE GALLO and DELORES DIFILLIPO (Hey I think I spelled it right).
Harry would have been thrilled at the level of attention this event garnered and was smiling down at the fact NICK and ANDY jumped at the opportunity to make this a "teaching moment" with an explanation of aquaponics and the use of fish poop to produce green food. Does anyone want a slice of watermelon?
Friday, September 16, 2011
HICO MEMBER AND FRIEND
Location: Tatiana's Restaurant & Lounge
Time: 9:30AM Saturday, September 17th
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
JOIN THE "HONG THRONG"
LYNN, MA – Unlike his American political contemporaries in the community, City Councilor-at-Large candidate Hong Net’s historical background includes being an orphan, a wartime refugee camp, and immigration...
Monday, September 12, 2011
CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF HARRISON HARLEY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:00 - 8:30PM
AT THE FORD SCHOOL GARDEN
ENJOY ETHNIC FOOD ∞ MUSIC
TICKETS: $25
Help us complete Harry Harley’s final project, a Hoop House at the Ford School Garden, where fish are raised and vegetables grown in a closed system. In growing healthy food year-round, we will:
* combine science and agriculture
* raise children on good, local food
* help curb childhood obesity
Harry, who died in July, combined service to his country and his community. He grew up in a family that created the motorcycle and helped found the Museum of Science. He played with blues greats and served in Vietnam. He trained soldiers and taught science at Lynn Tech. He ran for School Committee and was the Treasurer of the Highlands Coalition.
At the Ford School garden, Harry encouraged us to be on the cutting-edge of urban agriculture, saying:
This is what school should be about, hands-on learning, science, math, geography, character-building combined in a creative way. It’s all about keeping curiosity going, not stifling it. It’s everything kids need in life in a caring, community-school setting.
In spite of serious medical problems, Harry found time and energy to design, pay for and partially build the aquaponics system shown on the left. He worked with his son Harrison and friends, trudging through the snow, barely breathing at times.
He was building a wind turbine so that the hoop house would be “free of the grid, teaching youth about microbes and math, raising money for the school, making learning fun. For a few bucks, people can feed their families from their backyard.”
Please help complete the Harry Harley Hoop House by joining the “4H Club.” The hoop house will be the first for Lynn and another first for the garden.
Your contribution will pay for:
* the design of the system
* materials, such as fish, pump, heater, plastic cover
* youth to build and maintain the system
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:00 - 8:30PM
AT THE FORD SCHOOL GARDEN
ENJOY ETHNIC FOOD ∞ MUSIC
TICKETS: $25
Help us complete Harry Harley’s final project, a Hoop House at the Ford School Garden, where fish are raised and vegetables grown in a closed system. In growing healthy food year-round, we will:
* combine science and agriculture
* raise children on good, local food
* help curb childhood obesity
Harry, who died in July, combined service to his country and his community. He grew up in a family that created the motorcycle and helped found the Museum of Science. He played with blues greats and served in Vietnam. He trained soldiers and taught science at Lynn Tech. He ran for School Committee and was the Treasurer of the Highlands Coalition.
At the Ford School garden, Harry encouraged us to be on the cutting-edge of urban agriculture, saying:
This is what school should be about, hands-on learning, science, math, geography, character-building combined in a creative way. It’s all about keeping curiosity going, not stifling it. It’s everything kids need in life in a caring, community-school setting.
In spite of serious medical problems, Harry found time and energy to design, pay for and partially build the aquaponics system shown on the left. He worked with his son Harrison and friends, trudging through the snow, barely breathing at times.
He was building a wind turbine so that the hoop house would be “free of the grid, teaching youth about microbes and math, raising money for the school, making learning fun. For a few bucks, people can feed their families from their backyard.”
Please help complete the Harry Harley Hoop House by joining the “4H Club.” The hoop house will be the first for Lynn and another first for the garden.
Your contribution will pay for:
* the design of the system
* materials, such as fish, pump, heater, plastic cover
* youth to build and maintain the system
WALK THIS WAY
Thanks to whomever is responsible for painting the crosswalks around FORD SCHOOL. THEY LOOK GREAT AND OUR KIDS WILL BE SAFER!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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MARIA (A HICO MEMBER) IS EVERYWHERE!
Usually I like to grill politicians but tonight THE WATCH got to go to a politician's grill. Burgers and sausages were on the menu and COUNSELOR-AT-LARGE CANDIDATE HONG NET was there to spice up the event. Jesse and Natalie Jaeger transformed their backyard into KITCHEN STADIUM and Lynn became host to IRON CHEF AMERICA for an evening.
Also in the audience were CALVIN ANDERSON, CANDIDATE FOR COUNSELOR-AT-LARGE and MARIA CARRASCO, LSC CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION. Lynn's blog world was also represented by TOM SHEENAN of LYNN-SIDE EDITION,
Friday, September 9, 2011
I'M NOT OVER NET YET
| Time | Monday, September 12 · 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Stop-and-Shop Franklin St. and Western Ave. Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Created By | |
| More Info | Stand for Hong! Show your support by holding a sign and standing with other supporters. The election is right around the corner and we want to make sure that everybody knows about Hong. No prior experience necessary! Come for 5mins, 45mins or the whole hour |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
I HATE MISSING DINNER
Due to my parental obligations (I am going to cover the LYNN SCHOOL COMMITTEE for this other little blog I write for) I will be unable to attend my man, CEFARINO ROSA'S fundraiser tomorrow night at TATIANIA'S from 5 to 7 pm.( Also my son has soccer practice)
However I will be there in spirit. CEF FOR SURE IN WARD 4!
However I will be there in spirit. CEF FOR SURE IN WARD 4!
GETTING UP TO CODE
Along with other HIGHLANDS COALITION members Steve and Leslie Greenberg and Areda, we met with Mike Donovan of Inspectional Services Dept. for the City of Lynn to discuss ways to resolve the ADA compliance issues that led to FORD SCHOOL losing its location as a polling place. It was very productive and I'm sure we all look forward to working together in the future.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
YOUR WAY WITH GATEWAY
HIGHLANDS COALITION member and GATEWAY PROJECT founder Calvin Anderson (who also should be one of your votes for COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE) issued the following press release:
LYNN, MA-- The victims of September 11, 2001 will be remembered at a sunset candle light vigil to close out the 10th anniversary of the events at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and Flight 93. The public is invited to attend the event at 7:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Gateway Park, across from 80 Sagamore St. in Lynn. Gateway Park was created by volunteers through The Gateway Project for Lynn from a neglected public parcel and dedicated in April 2002 to the memory of 9/11. The candle light vigil is meant as a way to close out a day of national and local observances of the anniversary.
LYNN, MA-- The victims of September 11, 2001 will be remembered at a sunset candle light vigil to close out the 10th anniversary of the events at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and Flight 93. The public is invited to attend the event at 7:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Gateway Park, across from 80 Sagamore St. in Lynn. Gateway Park was created by volunteers through The Gateway Project for Lynn from a neglected public parcel and dedicated in April 2002 to the memory of 9/11. The candle light vigil is meant as a way to close out a day of national and local observances of the anniversary.
Monday, September 5, 2011
BANG YOUR GONG FOR HONG!
Saturday HONG NET, CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, came into my satellite office in the third booth on the right at McDonalds. I was having a POWER LUNCH with upcoming rap mogul, SW III (my son actually but it sounds important).
It was GREAT for someone to give a member of the HIGHLANDS COALITION that much respect. TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN!
It was GREAT for someone to give a member of the HIGHLANDS COALITION that much respect. TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
GET IT RIGHT WITH ROSA!
No other candidate for Lynn City Council, whether it be from any of the Wards or even any of the ones for Councilor-At-Large, has Cefarino Rosa's experience with transportation issues. As a retired MBTA employee, not only does he understand the significance of this issue for economic development, he also knows the people to talk to in order to enlist their support for any possible future expansion. It would be nice to see Ward 4 in the Highlands lead the way in Lynn!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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