Walking from Forest Hills Station to my home in Rozzie a couple of days ago, I noticed to my dismay that most of the info stations along the Blackwell Footpath (see previous post) had been tagged by some fool with a can of spray paint. These stations hold hand-drawn guides to local flora, fauna, climate patterns and the like, and it hit me in the gut when I saw the ugly graffiti covering them. My fantasy that any urban wild can remain pristine bites the dust again.
Having resigned last night after two terms as vice president of the Roslindale Board of Trade, a compact and dedicated bunch of merchants, entrepreneurs and service providers serving the community since 1926, I have room on my community dance card for a new organization.
I’m enjoying being a peripheral member of Roslindale Green and Clean, but am totally open to your suggestions for JP or Rozzie organizations that need support on an ongoing basis. I prefer not to sit on a board — would rather offer assistance on a not-sitting-on-my-butt basis. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
April and May were great for the local real estate market. As always, correctly priced and presented, properties were selling quickly. Many fewer buyers out there than in years past so homes must be in top shape before the “For Sale” sign goes up. The normal summer slowdown will soon be upon us, and I’m not complaining as my garden needs attention — looking forward to my first non-cherry tomato crop, a summer of Farmers Markets and lots of good cooking!
The Farmers Market in Rozzie opened with a bang last weekend. I got there late due to work and many merchants were SOLD OUT, so intense were the crowds early in the day. This bodes well for the farmers, the local merchants who enjoy the influx of shoppers, and the overall health, gastrointestinal and otherwise, of the community!
