Cypress Area Neighborhood Group

Hi Neighbors,
Hope you all are well.
I wanted to let you know that we will be doing our traditional Holiday Caroling & Hot Chocolate Social again this year. This Thursday, 12/23, we will be meeting at Chuck & Jen’s house (12 Hemenway Street) at 5:30pm. We will meet there to have some hot cocoa, get our songs ready, and then visit our neighbors to spread some holiday cheer. Please let me know if you’ll be able to join us so we can anticipate how much hot chocolate we’ll need.
Thanks!
–Chris

Hi Neighbors,

Thanks to June G. for graciously hosting our 2010 National Night Out dessert social on August 3rd.  I have included some photos from the event.  Thanks also to the Methuen Police officers, City Councilor Jeanne Pappalardo & husband Joe, and Sparky for attending as well.

Hi neighbors,

It’s that time of the year again.  We will be gathering on Tues. evening (6pm-7:30pm), August 3rd for our National Night Out Dessert Social.  June G. at 3 Wilson Street will be hosting us this year (Thanks June!).  We will gather on her front lawn.  Please bring a dessert to share and a chair.  The Methuen Police will be present accompanied by some characters in costume for the kids (maybe McGruff the Crime Dog).

National Night Out is a national effort to “promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation”.

I also want to inform you that I have been in touch with the Mayor’s office about the Glen Forest Dry Cleaners & the All America Gas Station.  Here are the updates:

Glen Forest Dry Cleaners: It turns out that the Home Health Care company (located next to the Dry Cleaners) has put in an offer to purchase the Glen Forest Dry Cleaners’ property.  A 21E environmental test is underway and they are awaiting the results.  Depending on the results, the purchase and sale could take place soon.  If an expensive environmental cleanup is necessary, the purchase and sale may fall through.  The owner of the Home Health is considering creating a parking lot or maybe even erecting a new building to expand the business.

All American Gas Station: Several years ago, the Eagle-Trubune reported that All American Gas Station had not finished cleaning up an underground oil leak that had occurred under the previous owners of their property.  I learned this past week that their cleanup has progressed and they are currently in Phase 4 (out of 5) of their cleanup effort.  The City feels they are doing what they need to be doing to clean it up.  The City has been monitoring this situation.

See you all on Aug. 3rd at 3 Wilson Street….

–Chris

Hi Neighbors,

As you know, we will be gathering for our Neighborhood Block Party tomorrow (Sun. 5/30) from 4pm-7pm on Caswell Ave.  As well, we will hold a brief neighborhood meeting at 5pm.  I have included the meeting agenda below.  Please let me know if there is anything else that should be included on the agenda.  Looks like it’s going to be another beautiful day.  See you all tomorrow!

–Chris C-P

Cypress Area Neighborhood Group (www.CypressMethuen.org)
Meeting Agenda, 5/30/10, 5:00pm

1. 1. Celebrate our recent successes
   1. Stop Sign installed at intersection of Hemenway & Madison
   2. Glen Forest Dry Cleaners: trash removed, windows boarded up
   3. Good meeting with Martineau’s Towing & Police. Update on loud motorcycles on Haverhill St.
   4. 2. What projects do we want to work on together?
      1. Hazardous Waste Concerns
         1. i.      Glen Forest Dry Cleaners
         2. ii.      All American Gas Station
2. Playground.  We need committee members. (location ideas: Riverside Park, vacant lot, other ideas?)
3. KLEAN team – summer youth activity.  We need an adult to help organize the youth.
4. Police presence
   1. i.      Drugs
   2. ii.      speeding cars (kid alert figures in street)
   3. 3. Upcoming events:
      1. Mon., June 7, 7pm, City Council mtg., Vote on Methuen High School renovation to be held
      2. Aug. 3, National Night Out Dessert Social, Hemenway Ave.
      3. Oct. 10, (Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend), Neighborhood Block Party, Caswell Ave.

Please join your Cypress Ave. Area Neighbors for a Block Party

Hi Neighbors,

Just a reminder that this Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10am, is the Neighborhood Cleanup, in conjunction with the City of Methuen.  Get a free Methuen T-shirt.  Cleanup is from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Cypress Area, followed by the post cleanup cookout at the Tenney Grammar School from 12:30pm-2:00pm.

Meet in front of 21 Cypress Ave. at 10am to receive your t-shirt, trash bags, and gloves.

Hi Neighbors,
I wanted to let you all know that, due to the rainy forecast for this Saturday, the Neighborhood Cleanup has been postponed until Saturday, May 15th.  Spread the word.
Thanks.
–Chris