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.
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