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Thank you for your time.

There is much the government can do and
should do to improve the environment. But even
more important is the individual who plants a
tree or cleans a corner of neglect. For it is the
individual who himself benefits, and also
protects a heritage of beauty for his children

and future generations.

- Lady Bird Johnson.

Since 1990, Newron Community Pride's
Beautification Commumee has designed,
planted and tended gardens in various public
spaces throughout Newton. This was begun
and led by LeoL Lev for many years. Our
display garden 5 one of only four in
Massachusetts

The signature work of ths group is the large
Neviton Centre garden between Beacon Sireet
and Langley Road next to the parking lot. It’s
named the Leo L Levi All America Selecc

which is nationally
recognized organization. Another major
garden we tend to is the Ryde Garden in
Newton Highlands

Seeds of more than 30 annual variety of
flowers aré prowded to us each year by the
AAS atno cost These have been chosen as the
best new varieves for home gardens at tria
gardens, inciuding the Mass. Horticultura
Society at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA.

The garden year begins when the seeds arnve
v late fall and are moved to a greenhouse for
germination

The Beautification Commitee tend the
seedlings there for 6-7 weeks after their tme
a: the greenhouse. They work daily: watering,
pruning, and moving to larger pots to prepare
for the move to public gardens in May.

After planting they work weekly to mainzain
shese beautiful fiowers. Ic is a abor of love’
which is very rewarding to all. if you'd like to
join the Beautification Committee, please emai

Newton Community Pride covers all costs
related to planting and maintaining the
gardens. Please consider donating to the Leo
Lew L Fund mere. (Select it in the drop down)

List of Beautified Properties: Updated 10/2019

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Citizens Bank, Coliseum Avenue: dead trees along border with Planet Fitness removed &
replanted

State Liquor Store, Coliseum Avenue: unsightly, overgrown lawn and unkempt landscaping
reported to Commissioner Mollica with swift remediation

190 Broad Street, former Professional Medical Association, property owned by Nashua Mall:
abhorrent, over-grown conditions reported to Nashua Code Enforcement after unsuccessful
attempts to reach property owner, conditions greatly improved

19 Dublin Ave. (residential): abhorrent, over-grown conditions reported to Nashua Code
Enforcement; owner complied and property continues to improve
330 Broad St. (residential): abhorrent, over-grown conditions reported to Nashua Code
Enforcement; owner complied and property within guide-lines

Broad Street Elementary School frontage: abhorrent tree debris left by Eversource; contacted
Elizabeth LaRocca and property cleared

Hannaford, Coliseum Avenue: green space unsightly with numerous invasive sapling species;
GM responded quickly with great improvements

BAE parking lot, Canal Street: unsightly planters with abhorrent weeds replaced and replanted
Southem NH Medical Center, 21 E. Hollis Street: unsightly overgrown parcel needing attention,
quickly addressed by facilities management

Lowe’s, DW Hwy Entrance (Shared with former Friendly’s & Popeye’s): unsightly overgrown;
quickly addressed after two phone calls to management

569 Amherst Street: commercial retail site, unsightly overgrown quickly addressed with phone
call to property manager

List of Projects in Various Stages of Response:

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Walgreen’s, DW Hwy: unsightly, overgrown

Henri Burque Hwy: waiting for promised remediation of large stand of trees removed following
a brush fire last spring; very unsightly. Multiple conversations with State DOT with assurances
the trees/debris would be removed after summer and before winter

1 Deerhaven Dr.: abhorrent conditions including machinery, vehicles, etc. stock-piled in
backyard. (Neighbor contacted Beautification Committee seeking help with the issue.)

US Post Office, Spring Street: property unsightly, weedy. Met with Post Master General. She
submitted proposal to superiors for 4 landscape company contracts. All denied. Still working on
it.

Girl’s Home, 85 Concord St.: 3-phase beautification project with phase 2 to be completed in Spring
2020 with major plantings installed

Carolyn solicited neighborhood support of $1500 for project to include:

e Removal of 5-large trees by Souhegan Valley Tree Service
e Working with the girls, removed dead species & saplings
e Pruned massive shrubs in front of the house