Montello Business Association

Attendance: Scott S. Dwyer, President Brockton Police Chief Brenda Perez Jay McLaughlin ESQ Capt. Hallisey, Brockton Police Derek Salamone, Brockton Police Al Davis Vincent Colarosso Senator Mike Brady Rich Gowell Gale Lutz and Lee Henrickson Guest Speaker Councilor Alex Hoxie Shirley Asack Ward 7 Councilor Rob May Economic Development Ed Williams Deputy Chief Fire Lisa and Greg Belcher Amanda Gomez Brockton South middle schoo;l Jim Stapleton Brockton South Middle School Mat Stanton Brockton South Middle School Kevin Thompson Nelson Matos Fran Fistori Topics of Conversation: The Montello Business Association meeting was called to order at 6:01p.m. Last meeting minutes were read, Treasurer's Report made. Deputy Chief Ed Williams explained process of dealing with code violations. Some addresses noted were 756, 760, 774 North Main and 287-311 North Montello streets: and on Porter St., Snow Ave., and Linden St. parking on both sides. Recent local shootings were domestic situations sadly and ATVs on streets is being noticed as an issue. Jim Stapleton and Amanda Gomez were guests presenting info on the Summer Gala to support South Middle School programs and spoke on the good and positive things happening there and the students who need our help staying on track for success. Motion approved to donate $100 from MBA to the cause. Matt Stanton commended them as examples for other middle schools. Senator Mike Brady brought us current on items including: funds for Champion Recovery to help drug issues, Senior Center aid, tax credits for developers building rental units, Shannon Grants, and noted the state is also looking at financial issues in Brockton. Rob May updated us on a development grant proposed to a consultant who did a study for Campello; at least four community outreach meetings are planned. An appraiser is being hired to valuate Howard School property. Jay McLaughlin confirmed conversations with Dig It for the North Main finishing paving and restoring sidewalks to cement where needed. Late spring planned as they are finishing some pipe work on North Montello St. currently. Shirley Asack noted city ordinance: overweight freight trucks should not be on North Main St. and should be using Rt. 28 for transit. Tree losses on North Main St.: DPW will be asked about tree replacement first, Cultural Affairs will be asked for help after that. ARPA funds application mentioned: get your accounting records ready for past 3 years to prove loss of income from Summer 2023 road work on North Main St. Follow up with Troy Clarkson. Xtreme Auto Collision Centers owner and partner Kevin Thompson and Nelson Matos attended with their business story at 660 North Main St. and were welcomed as new members paying their dues for 2024. Their newest venture is planned to be a daycare center on the first floor.

Date: April 3, 2023 Wed. 6 PM NEW Location Tinrays 9 Winter St Brockton, MA Time: 6PM Guest Speaker : TBA

Lisa Thomas, Principal Phone (508) 580-7311 Fax (508)580-7089 lisathomas@bpsma.org February 2024 We are excited to announce the 2 nd annual Gala to raise money for our school and to bring together our wonderful community! Please mark your calendars as this event is planned to take place on Saturday, June 15 th at 7:30 pm at Ann’s Palace, located at 277 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. This is an opportunity to get dressed up, enjoy some delicious local food and drinks, and dance the night away! We are looking for businesses, families, educators, and community members to celebrate South Middle School! Please consider a donation (monetary or gift cards) to our school and please consider attending this fun-filled event! Donations will be tiered based on the amount: South Supporters- $100 or more, Benefactors - $250 or more, Bronze $500 or more, Silver $1000 or more, Gold $1500 or more, and Platinum $2000 or more! Please make checks out to South Middle School PAC and send them to: South Middle School 105 Keith Ave EXT Brockton, MA 02301 We hope that you can attend! Please reach out to Jim Stapleton with questions, concerns, or suggestions at 508-521-7075 Thank you so much, _______________________ ________________________ Jim Stapleton Amanda Gomez 

Clean City Crew

Attendance: Scott S. Dwyer, President Phil Nessralla ESQ Jay McLaughlin ESQ Capt. Hallisey, Brockton Police Derek Salamone, Brockton Police Al Davis Dave Lynch Sam Audi Rich Gowell Gale Lutz and Lee Henrickson Guest Speaker Councilor Alex Hoxie Mary Waldron Topics of Conversation: The Montello Business Association meeting was called to order at 6:01p.m. Scott read the letter about getting a list of names of Businessesthat lost revenue due to the construction detours on North Main St. We will need to get the last three year of sales to show this year's loss. The Association will then need to start a Committee. Trying to get this all done by the end of March. DUES ARE DUE!!!! This evening not in attendance Ward 6 Councilor Jack Lally Ward 7 Councilor Shirley ASack no other City Councilors Mayor's Office Economic Development Bob May Fire Dept Ed Williams We have been having some street issues that were told to Captain Hallisey AS follows: 1. Herrod Ave Parking 2. 756 North Main St. There are a lot of vehicles for sale out there but no license. 3. Between 544 -554 North Main St a lot of big trailers for storing property doesn't look kept up. Houses are run down. 4. 147 Battles St where there was some digging, property filled in a large hole that had been left open, No dumpster for yard waste, or boulders. Case that some child may get hurt, no tape or block this off. 5. Between 287 - 311 North Montello St there are too many cars on the lots, and parking on the street. There are some blue tubs out back, you can see from the street, the possibility of someone living in them. 6. Porter St parking on both sides of the streets, a small street in which school buses go down there. 7. Snow Ave No Parking signs on both sides of the street, a small BAT BUS has been parked on the street, cars parking right under no parking signs. Street sometimes not passable, for small vehicles probably won't be able for emergency vehicles to get down there. 8. Linden St parking on both sides of the street, cars parked out of the small lot., cars parked right at the corner to North Main St. Cars Parked to the corner on North Main st and Linden St. clearly marked for signage and stripes on street 9. Broad St and North Main St what is going on there and the property? We have a guest speaker Alexander , with Clean City Crew ( 508-203-0081), Alex introduced himself as being homeless, living in a tent city, and on drugs years ago, and went into rehab and got clean. He hooked up with a church at 30 North Main St, L Street church yard filled with needles and started cleaning them up. He had heard at a meeting that Irving's Hardware wanted to move due to a shooting. He said give him a week and clean the drugs and gangs away from there. The gang Leaders and the gangs soon moved from the parking lot and the park nearby, to the area on Montello St near the :Library in that park. He was told by the City he was doing a good job getting the places cleaned up and literally cleaning up the city. He got a person with a van to help him and went back to City Hall to look for money that was promised to him. But at the meeting he was told no money to help him clean up in front of the businesses and the downtown area. He had moved from West Bridgewater to Brockton to help clean up the City and he was not given a chance for a meeting or money or anything. He was given some help by Irving's for the help he did for them. He has a flyer out that will join this message if any Business wants some help cleaning, he is ready, willing and able to do it. President Dwyer had asked him to see Crown LInen Company; they had just asked Pres. Dwyer about cleaning around their fence. He mentioned a few other places that might need help with outside cleaning also. President Dwyer asked Captain Hallisey if he had anything to talk about, he just said the issue of BHS and the Police Calls and fights. Captain Hallisey applauded the Principal for starting to turn the school around. It is not going to happen overnight, but he has brought back inhouse suspensions and on Saturdays. Are the teachers safe ? was a question asked to the Captain, the school is run by the Administrators not by the police. He also said the principal is trying and he thinks he will be doing a good job. Mary Waldron spoke about Alex the speaker and how good the job he is doing. Also wanted to thank Pres Dwyer for the name of Adams Ironworks on Ames and North Montello St for the great work for the Iron doorway of the Edison building so homeless people weren't sleeping and other things on the steps of the building. Mary also said More working cameras have been added and better lighting. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made.

St. Patrick's Day Public Safety Mass

Strand Fire Memorial

Date: March 6, 2023 Wed. 6 PM NEW Location Tinrays 9 Winter St Brockton, MA Time: 6PM Guest Speaker : Alex Hoxie - Clean City Crew