Dear Neighbors,

  I want to ask for your help in implementing a new program in my office to "Fight the Blight" in Allston-Brighton.

  As your City Councilor, the most important part of my job is responding to your concerns.  Instead of waiting to hear about problems in the neighborhood, I have decided to take a more proactive approach. Over the next month and a half, members of my staff and I will be periodically canvassing Allston-Brighton, looking for:

  -         Graffiti

  -         Broken side walks

  -         Damaged street furniture,

  -         Missing signs,

  -         Faded cross walks,

  -         Overflowing trash barrels,

  -         And anything else that looks out of place.

  We will report these issues to the appropriate City Department and work with the Mayor's office to resolve them. We will begin by canvassing the main thoroughfares of Allston-Brighton and we will then canvass as many neighborhood streets as we can.

  While I hope this effort will improve our neighborhood, we cannot do it alone. I am asking all of you to help us "Fight the Blight" by notifying our office of any blight in your neighborhood. Please send your requests to my e-mail address at Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov or by calling my office at 617-635-3113.

  Regards,

  Mark Ciommo
  Boston City Council, District 9
  Boston City Hall
  One City Hall Plaza, 5th Floor
  Boston, MA 02201
  Phone:(617) 635-3113
  Fax:  (617) 635-4203
  Email: Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov

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Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight

Hi Chris!
This is a conversation that I and that local artist have had many times, as we both feel that a Public Outlet would reduce Vandalism. I had even suggested the Electric Power Boxes as a Canvas for Grafitti Art which Councilor Ciommo's Office looked into for me. Unfortunately, it's not an easy process and one I've been working on for years, as it is also an issue in Ringer Park. The Large Boulders are a Natural Canvas which I would prefer to see Muraled versus Tagged as they are now. I would like to see a Community Canvas Contest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept. where prototypes would be submitted to the Parks Dept. for approval and chosen as Murals to be painted on the Boulders, as well as Community Contests where Commercial and Residential Neighbors choose which Murals will be painted in their Business District. Murals enhance property values, and this was an issue that I pursued at the Boston Civic Summit and will continue to pursue with an interested Group. There are many talented artists in this community - perhaps with Walgreens being built with a large connected Parking Lot, Walgreens might be pursuaded to allow the wall that faces the Parking Lot to be Muraled, which would serve as an attraction to the new Walgreen's Store and the Neighborhood. It's a thought, and it's production might convince local landlords to allow the same.
?
Something to Think About!
Best,
Joan

> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:23 -0700
> Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight
> From: cditu...@gmail.com
> To: AllstonBrighton2006@googlegroups.com
> CC: shredbe...@gmail.com

> A local artist who has connections with the local youth graffitti
> community approached me with a request... he's got an idea for
> reducing illegal graffitti in A-B... he'd like to create an "approved"
> graffitti wall where local kids can practice their graffitti art in a
> place where it's welcome, thereby reducing illegal and unwanted
> graffitti in our community. He's already begun collecting wood panels
> to act as "cavasses" that can be available for kids to practice their
> graffitti without damaging any property.

> This local artist asked for my assistance in finding a landlord or
> other property owner who would be willing to host and be supportive of
> this "approved and welcome" graffitti wall.

> I agree that it's a good idea with lots of potential benefit to both
> the graffitti artists and the A-B community.

> If anyone is interested in becoming involved and/or providing a
> space(s) where this artist can mount temporary "canvasses" upon which
> local kids can legally practice their art of graffitti... please let
> me know and I'll pass the message along... thanks!

> Chris Ditunno

> On Aug 6, 10:16?am, "Ciommo, Mark" <Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov>
> wrote:
> > Dear Neighbors,

> > I want to ask for your help in implementing a new program in my office
> > to "Fight the Blight" in Allston-Brighton.

> > As your City Councilor, the most important part of my job is responding
> > to your concerns. ?Instead of waiting to hear about problems in the
> > neighborhood, I have decided to take a more proactive approach. Over the
> > next month and a half, members of my staff and I will be periodically
> > canvassing Allston-Brighton, looking for:

> > - ? ? ? ? Graffiti

> > - ? ? ? ? Broken side walks

> > - ? ? ? ? Damaged street furniture,

> > - ? ? ? ? Missing signs,

> > - ? ? ? ? Faded cross walks,

> > - ? ? ? ? Overflowing trash barrels,

> > - ? ? ? ? And anything else that looks out of place.

> > We will report these issues to the appropriate City Department and work
> > with the Mayor's office to resolve them. We will begin by canvassing the
> > main thoroughfares of Allston-Brighton and we will then canvass as many
> > neighborhood streets as we can.

> > While I hope this effort will improve our neighborhood, we cannot do it
> > alone. I am asking all of you to help us "Fight the Blight" by notifying
> > our office of any blight in your neighborhood. Please send your requests
> > to my e-mail address at Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov
> > <mailto:Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov>; ?or by calling my office at
> > 617-635-3113.

> > Regards,

> > Mark Ciommo
> > Boston City Council, District 9
> > Boston City Hall
> > One City Hall Plaza, 5th Floor
> > Boston, MA 02201
> > Phone:(617) 635-3113
> > Fax: ?(617) 635-4203
> > Email: Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov

> > -----------------------------------------
> > The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be
> > confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure
> > pursuant to Massachusetts law. It is intended
> > solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please
> > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

Hi Chris!This is a conversation that I and that local artist have had many times, as we both feel that a Public Outlet would reduce Vandalism. I had even suggested the Electric Power Boxes as a Canvas for Grafitti Art which Councilor Ciommo's Office looked into for me. Unfortunately, it's not an easy process and one I've been working on for years, as it is also an issue in Ringer Park. The Large Boulders are a Natural Canvas which I would prefer to see Muraled versus Tagged as they are now. I would like to see a Community Canvas Contest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept. where prototypes would be submitted to the Parks Dept. for approval and chosen as Murals to be painted on the Boulders, as well as Community Contests where Commercial and Residential Neighbors choose which Murals will be painted in their Business District. Murals enhance property values, and this was an issue that I pursued at the Boston Civic Summit and will continue to pursue with an interested Group. There are many talented artists in this community - perhaps with Walgreens being built with a large connected Parking Lot, Walgreens might be pursuaded to allow the wall that faces the Parking Lot to be Muraled, which would serve as an attraction to the new Walgreen's Store and the Neighborhood. It's a thought, and it's production might convince local landlords to allow the same. Something to Think About!Best,Joan> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:23 -0700> Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight> From: cditu...@gmail.com> To: AllstonBrighton2006@googlegroups.com> CC: shredbe...@gmail.com> > > A local artist who has connections with the local youth graffitti> community approached me with a request... he's got an idea for> reducing illegal graffitti in A-B... he'd like to create an "approved"> graffitti wall where local kids can practice their graffitti art in a> place where it's welcome, thereby reducing illegal and unwanted> graffitti in our community. He's already begun collecting wood panels> to act as "cavasses" that can be available for kids to practice their> graffitti without damaging any property.> > This local artist asked for my assistance in finding a landlord or> other property owner who would be willing to host and be supportive of> this "approved and welcome" graffitti wall.> > I agree that it's a good idea with lots of potential benefit to both> the graffitti artists and the A-B community.> > If anyone is interested in becoming involved and/or providing a> space(s) where this artist can mount temporary "canvasses" upon which> local kids can legally practice their art of graffitti... please let> me know and I'll pass the message along... thanks!> > Chris Ditunno> > On Aug 6, 10:16 am, "Ciommo, Mark" <Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov>> wrote:> > Dear Neighbors,> >> > I want to ask for your help in implementing a new program in my office> > to "Fight the Blight" in Allston-Brighton.> >> > As your City Councilor, the most important part of my job is responding> > to your concerns.  Instead of waiting to hear about problems in the> > neighborhood, I have decided to take a more proactive approach. Over the> > next month and a half, members of my staff and I will be periodically> > canvassing Allston-Brighton, looking for:> >> > -         Graffiti> >> > -         Broken side walks> >> > -         Damaged street furniture,> >> > -         Missing signs,> >> > -         Faded cross walks,> >> > -         Overflowing trash barrels,> >> > -         And anything else that looks out of place.> >> > We will report these issues to the appropriate City Department and work> > with the Mayor's office to resolve them. We will begin by canvassing the> > main thoroughfares of Allston-Brighton and we will then canvass as many> > neighborhood streets as we can.> >> > While I hope this effort will improve our neighborhood, we cannot do it> > alone. I am asking all of you to help us "Fight the Blight" by notifying> > our office of any blight in your neighborhood. Please send your requests> > to my e-mail address at Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov> > <mailto:Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov>;  or by calling my office at> > 617-635-3113.> >> > Regards,> >> > Mark Ciommo> > Boston City Council, District 9> > Boston City Hall> > One City Hall Plaza, 5th Floor> > Boston, MA 02201> > Phone:(617) 635-3113> > Fax:  (617) 635-4203> > Email: Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov> >> > -----------------------------------------> > The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be> > confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure> > pursuant to Massachusetts law. It is intended> > solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please> > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.>

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Sent: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 1:28 pm
Subject: RE: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight

Hi Rosie:
Chris and I are refering to Grafitti Art which is not Tagging. If you are unfamiliar with the venue then there is confusion between the two. Tagging is Vandalism and Destruction of Property. Grafitti Art is what you might recognize as Modern Abstract Art. There is Grafitti Art that was consigned for the side of Lee's Market at the corner of Allston St. and Commonwealth Ave. What is on those Boulders is Tagging over Tagging over Tagging and is a Horrible Mess and an Eyesore for the many residents who's windows face that area of the Park. The Wooded Area of Ringer Park is not in the Main Stream Pedestrian Area, it is isolated to the backside and abutts the Commonwealth Avenue Apartment Buildings. The Parks Dept. paints them Grey to cover the Tagging when they can, but within hours it is Tagged again, because a clean canvas has been provided. To utilize that Targeted Area of Boulders and consign Grafitti Murals, Landscape Murals, anything Artistic versus continual Tagging would enhance that area of the Park, and keep those Boulders from being Tagged again. Not to mention the Pleasant View that it would provide for abutting Neighborhood Residents. Have you ever been in the Wooded Trail Area of Ringer Park? If not, I'll be happy to give you a Tour, and you can see for yourself what I am refering to. I would never be a party to any destruction of?or misuse of property.
Joan

To: jpasquale...@hotmail.com; cditu...@gmail.com; allstonbrighton2006@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:49:03 -0400
From: talkhan...@aol.com
CC: shredbe...@gmail.com

Hi Joan,

Murals and graffiti "art" are two very different concepts ... lets not confuse the two .. I think that we have to look at where this has been done ... what were the results .. and did it in fact reduce the graffiti in communities ...

I am not one to look at graffiti as art ... I look at graffiti as destruction of public and private property and it is a crime.? I don't necessarily agree that giving some creative soul a place to practice their? passion of "art" will stop them from tagging anywhere else ... because after all, the whole fun of tagging is getting away with it until you get caught.

Murals, on the other hand, are great.? I do know that murals are on the most part respected by tagger's and we have had great results with the City of Boston's youth mural team ... any (or at least most of) the projects that they have completed are still intact ... we usually put them on walls that have been hit several times ... again, this has been done on walls ... as far as painting rocks in a park ... I feel that would really be unfortunate ...

~ rosie hanlon

-----Original Message-----
From: Joan Pasquale <jpasquale...@hotmail.com>
To: Chris of Health adVentures <cditu...@gmail.com>; AllstonBrighton2006 <allstonbrighton2006@googlegroups.com>
Cc: shredbe...@gmail.com
Sent: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:45 pm
Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight

Hi Chris!
This is a conversation that I and that local artist have had many times, as we both feel that a Public Outlet would reduce Vandalism. I had even suggested the Electric Power Boxes as a Canvas for Grafitti Art which Councilor Ciommo's Office looked into for me. Unfortunately, it's not an easy process and one I've been working on for years, as it is also an issue in Ringer Park. The Large Boulders are a Natural Canvas which I would prefer to see Muraled versus Tagged as they are now. I would like to see a Community Canvas Contest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept. where prototypes would be submitted to the Parks Dept. for approval and chosen as Murals to be painted on the Boulders, as well as Community Contests where Commercial and Residential Neighbors choose which Murals will be painted in their Business District. Murals enhance property values, and this was an issue that I pursued at the Boston Civic Summit and will continue to pursue with an interested Group. There are many talented artists in this community - perhaps with Walgreens being built with a large connected Parking Lot, Walgreens might be pursuaded to allow the wall that faces the Parking Lot to be Muraled, which would serve as an attraction to the new Walgreen's Store and the Neighborhood. It's a thought, and it's production might convince local landlords to allow the same.
?
Something to Think About!
Best,
Joan

> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:23 -0700
> Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight
> From: cditu...@gmail.com
> To: AllstonBrighton2006@googlegroups.com
> CC: shredbe...@gmail.com

> A local artist who has connections with the local youth graffitti
> community approached me with a request... he's got an idea for
> reducing illegal graffitti in A-B... he'd like to create an "approved"
> graffitti wall where local kids can practice their graffitti art in a
> place where it's welcome, thereby reducing illegal and unwanted
> graffitti in our community. He's already begun collecting wood panels
> to act as "cavasses" that can be available for kids to practice their
> graffitti without damaging any property.

> This local artist asked for my assistance in finding a landlord or
> other property owner who would be willing to host and be supportive of
> this "approved and welcome" graffitti wall.

> I agree that it's a good idea with lots of potential benefit to both
> the graffitti artists and the A-B community.

> If anyone is interested in becoming involved and/or providing a
> space(s) where this artist can mount temporary "canvasses" upon which
> local kids can legally practice their art of graffitti... please let
> me know and I'll pass the message along... thanks!

> Chris Ditunno

> On Aug 6, 10:16?am, "Ciommo, Mark" <Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov>
> wrote:
> > Dear Neighbors,

> > I want to ask for your help in implementing a new program in my office
> > to "Fight the Blight" in Allston-Brighton.

> > As your City Councilor, the most important part of my job is responding
> > to your concerns. ?Instead of waiting to hear about problems in the
> > neighborhood, I have decided to take a more proactive approach. Over the
> > next month and a half, members of my staff and I will be periodically
> > canvassing Allston-Brighton, looking for:

> > - ? ? ? ? Graffiti

> > - ? ? ? ? Broken side walks

> > - ? ? ? ? Damaged street furniture,

> > - ? ? ? ? Missing signs,

> > - ? ? ? ? Faded cross walks,

> > - ? ? ? ? Overflowing trash barrels,

> > - ? ? ? ? And anything else that looks out of place.

> > We will report these issues to the appropriate City Department and work
> > with the Mayor's office to resolve them. We will begin by canvassing the
> > main thoroughfares of Allston-Brighton and we will then canvass as many
> > neighborhood streets as we can.

> > While I hope this effort will improve our neighborhood, we cannot do it
> > alone. I am asking all of you to help us "Fight the Blight" by notifying
> > our office of any blight in your neighborhood. Please send your requests
> > to my e-mail address at Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov
> > <mailto:Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov>; ?or by calling my office at
> > 617-635-3113.

> > Regards,

> > Mark Ciommo
> > Boston City Council, District 9
> > Boston City Hall
> > One City Hall Plaza, 5th Floor
> > Boston, MA 02201
> > Phone:(617) 635-3113
> > Fax: ?(617) 635-4203
> > Email: Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov

> > -----------------------------------------
> > The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be
> > confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure
> > pursuant to Massachusetts law. It is intended
> > solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please
> > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

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Hi Rosie:Chris and I are refering to Grafitti Art which is not Tagging. If you are unfamiliar with the venue then there is confusion between the two. Tagging is Vandalism and Destruction of Property. Grafitti Art is what you might recognize as Modern Abstract Art. There is Grafitti Art that was consigned for the side of Lee's Market at the corner of Allston St. and Commonwealth Ave. What is on those Boulders is Tagging over Tagging over Tagging and is a Horrible Mess and an Eyesore for the many residents who's windows face that area of the Park. The Wooded Area of Ringer Park is not in the Main Stream Pedestrian Area, it is isolated to the backside and abutts the Commonwealth Avenue Apartment Buildings. The Parks Dept. paints them Grey to cover the Tagging when they can, but within hours it is Tagged again, because a clean canvas has been provided. To utilize that Targeted Area of Boulders and consign Grafitti Murals, Landscape Murals, anything Artistic versus continual Tagging would enhance that area of the Park, and keep those Boulders from being Tagged again. Not to mention the Pleasant View that it would provide for abutting Neighborhood Residents. Have you ever been in the Wooded Trail Area of Ringer Park? If not, I'll be happy to give you a Tour, and you can see for yourself what I am refering to. I would never be a party to any destruction of or misuse of property.Joan

To: jpasquale...@hotmail.com; cditu...@gmail.com; allstonbrighton2...@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [AB2006] Re: Fight the BlightDate: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:49:03 -0400From: talkhan...@aol.comCC: shredbe...@gmail.comHi Joan,Murals and graffiti "art" are two very different concepts ... lets not confuse the two .. I think that we have to look at where this has been done ... what were the results .. and did it in fact reduce the graffiti in communities ... I am not one to look at graffiti as art ... I look at graffiti as destruction of public and private property and it is a crime.  I don't necessarily agree that giving some creative soul a place to practice their  passion of "art" will stop them from tagging anywhere else ... because after all, the whole fun of tagging is getting away with it until you get caught.Murals, on the other hand, are great.  I do know that murals are on the most part respected by tagger's and we have had great results with the City of Boston's youth mural team ... any (or at least most of) the projects that they have completed are still intact ... we usually put them on walls that have been hit several times ... again, this has been done on walls ... as far as painting rocks in a park ... I feel that would really be unfortunate ... ~ rosie hanlon-----Original Message-----From: Joan Pasquale <jpasquale...@hotmail.com>To: Chris of Health adVentures <cditu...@gmail.com>; AllstonBrighton2006 <allstonbrighton2006@googlegroups.com>Cc: shredbe...@gmail.comSent: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:45 pmSubject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight

Hi Chris!This is a conversation that I and that local artist have had many times, as we both feel that a Public Outlet would reduce Vandalism. I had even suggested the Electric Power Boxes as a Canvas for Grafitti Art which Councilor Ciommo's Office looked into for me. Unfortunately, it's not an easy process and one I've been working on for years, as it is also an issue in Ringer Park. The Large Boulders are a Natural Canvas which I would prefer to see Muraled versus Tagged as they are now. I would like to see a Community Canvas Contest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept. where prototypes would be submitted to the Parks Dept. for approval and chosen as Murals to be painted on the Boulders, as well as Community Contests where Commercial and Residential Neighbors choose which Murals will be painted in their Business District. Murals enhance property values, and this was an issue that I pursued at the Boston Civic Summit and will continue to pursue with an interested Group. There are many talented artists in this community - perhaps with Walgreens being built with a large connected Parking Lot, Walgreens might be pursuaded to allow the wall that faces the Parking Lot to be Muraled, which would serve as an attraction to the new Walgreen's Store and the Neighborhood. It's a thought, and it's production might convince local landlords to allow the same. Something to Think About!Best,Joan> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:23 -0700> Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight> From: cditu...@gmail.com> To: AllstonBrighton2006@googlegroups.com> CC: shredbe...@gmail.com> > > A local artist who has connections with the local youth graffitti> community approached me with a request... he's got an idea for> reducing illegal graffitti in A-B... he'd like to create an "approved"> graffitti wall where local kids can practice their graffitti art in a> place where it's welcome, thereby reducing illegal and unwanted> graffitti in our community. He's already begun collecting wood panels> to act as "cavasses" that can be available for kids to practice their> graffitti without damaging any property.> > This local artist asked for my assistance in finding a landlord or> other property owner who would be willing to host and be supportive of> this "approved and welcome" graffitti wall.> > I agree that it's a good idea with lots of potential benefit to both> the graffitti artists and the A-B community.> > If anyone is interested in becoming involved and/or providing a> space(s) where this artist can mount temporary "canvasses" upon which> local kids can legally practice their art of graffitti... please let> me know and I'll pass the message along... thanks!> > Chris Ditunno> > On Aug 6, 10:16 am, "Ciommo, Mark" <Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov>> wrote:> > Dear Neighbors,> >> > I want to ask for your help in implementing a new program in my office> > to "Fight the Blight" in Allston-Brighton.> >> > As your City Councilor, the most important part of my job is responding> > to your concerns.  Instead of waiting to hear about problems in the> > neighborhood, I have decided to take a more proactive approach. Over the> > next month and a half, members of my staff and I will be periodically> > canvassing Allston-Brighton, looking for:> >> > -         Graffiti> >> > -         Broken side walks> >> > -         Damaged street furniture,> >> > -         Missing signs,> >> > -         Faded cross walks,> >> > -         Overflowing trash barrels,> >> > -         And anything else that looks out of place.> >> > We will report these issues to the appropriate City Department and work> > with the Mayor's office to resolve them. We will begin by canvassing the> > main thoroughfares of Allston-Brighton and we will then canvass as many> > neighborhood streets as we can.> >> > While I hope this effort will improve our neighborhood, we cannot do it> > alone. I am asking all of you to help us "Fight the Blight" by notifying> > our office of any blight in your neighborhood. Please send your requests> > to my e-mail address at Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov> > <mailto:Mark.Cio...@CityOfBoston.gov>;  or by calling my office at> > 617-635-3113.> >> > Regards,> >> > Mark Ciommo> > Boston City Council, District 9> > Boston City Hall> > One City Hall Plaza, 5th Floor> > Boston, MA 02201> > Phone:(617) 635-3113> > Fax:  (617) 635-4203> > Email: Mark.Cio...@cityofboston.gov> >> > -----------------------------------------> > The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be> > confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure> > pursuant to Massachusetts law. It is intended> > solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please> > contact the sender

> Joan, What do you mean by generational? How has graffiti moved up a
> notch? Does Self-Expressionism make it legal to destroy private
> property? Did Picasso paint on private property? if I remember
> correctly he painted on canvas.
> If these people are so talented why not have them paint on canvas and
> sell it like every other artist? Please educate us.
> John thompson
> Brighton
> On Aug 26, 6:36 pm, Joan Pasquale <jpasquale...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Rosie:
> > I agree and do not support vandalism, and am bothered by the Tagging.

> > There is a Generational Issue here that most people aren't familiar with
> - Tagging used to be called Graffiti. Graffiti has moved up a notch, with
> the change in generations to Self-Expressionism through Unconventional
> Abstract Art. For someone who is aware of this - No explanation is needed. I
> am amazed at the Artistic Talent of these Artists. They make Picasso look
> like a beginer.

> > Re:Ringer Park. You have to experience the visual of the Vandalized
> Boulders to understand what an unpleasant view it is to deal with on a daily
> basis. What a difference it would be to look out the window and see Art on
> those massive Boulders instead. Not to mention how much it would enhance the
> Trail Area of the Park. If it looked better back there, perhaps people would
> use it more. The Trail Pathway leads from the Allston St. to Gordon St.
> entrance of Ringer Park.

> > I'm happy to walk you through it anytime.
> > Joan

> > To: jpasquale...@hotmail.com; cditu...@gmail.com;
> allstonbrighton2...@googlegroups.comSubject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the
> BlightDate: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:19:59 -0400From: talkhan...@aol.comCC:
> shredbe...@gmail.comHi Joan,
> > You are absolutely right ... after the rocks are painted gray ... then
> they are a brand new canvas  ... If the rocks are already destroyed ... and
> since they have been hit and covered with gray paint already .. then they
> are destroyed ... perhaps the answer is to wrap with art ...

> > I just abhor graffiti ... it just makes me so angry that anyone would
> destroy property  ... and I find it senseless ... I will not refer to
> graffiti as art ... abstract or not ... abstract art is just that ... I have
> great respect for abstract art/artists and I have seen some beautiful work
> throughout the city  ... via murals ... in all applications ... abstract ..
>  conventional etc ... I feel that referring to graffiti as art ... just
> gives the taggers more direction to continue their destruction ..and we need
> to be careful to not promote that.-----Original Message-----From: Joan
> Pasquale <jpasquale...@hotmail.com>To: talkhan...@aol.com;
> cditu...@gmail.com; allstonbrighton2...@googlegroups.comCc:
> shredbe...@gmail.comSent: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 1:28 pmSubject: RE: [AB2006]
> Re: Fight the Blight

> > Hi Rosie:Chris and I are refering to Grafitti Art which is not Tagging.
> If you are unfamiliar with the venue then there is confusion between the
> two. Tagging is Vandalism and Destruction of Property. Grafitti Art is what
> you might recognize as Modern Abstract Art. There is Grafitti Art that was
> consigned for the side of Lee's Market at the corner of Allston St. and
> Commonwealth Ave. What is on those Boulders is Tagging over Tagging over
> Tagging and is a Horrible Mess and an Eyesore for the many residents who's
> windows face that area of the Park. The Wooded Area of Ringer Park is not in
> the Main Stream Pedestrian Area, it is isolated to the backside and abutts
> the Commonwealth Avenue Apartment Buildings. The Parks Dept. paints them
> Grey to cover the Tagging when they can, but within hours it is Tagged
> again, because a clean canvas has been provided. To utilize that Targeted
> Area of Boulders and consign Grafitti Murals, Landscape Murals, anything
> Artistic versus continual Tagging would enhance that area of the Park, and
> keep those Boulders from being Tagged again. Not to mention the Pleasant
> View that it would provide for abutting Neighborhood Residents. Have you
> ever been in the Wooded Trail Area of Ringer Park? If not, I'll be happy to
> give you a Tour, and you can see for yourself what I am refering to. I would
> never be a party to any destruction of or misuse of property.Joan

> > To: jpasquale...@hotmail.com; cditu...@gmail.com;
> allstonbrighton2...@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [AB2006] Re: Fight the
> BlightDate: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:49:03 -0400From: talkhan...@aol.comCC:
> shredbe...@gmail.comHi Joan,Murals and graffiti "art" are two very
> different concepts ... lets not confuse the two .. I think that we have to
> look at where this has been done ... what were the results .. and did it in
> fact reduce the graffiti in communities ... I am not one to look at graffiti
> as art ... I look at graffiti as destruction of public and private property
> and it is a crime.  I don't necessarily agree that giving some creative soul
> a place to practice their  passion of "art" will stop them from tagging
> anywhere else ... because after all, the whole fun of tagging is getting
> away with it until you get caught.Murals, on the other hand, are great.  I
> do know that murals are on the most part respected by tagger's and we have
> had great results with the City of Boston's youth mural team ... any (or at
> least most of) the projects that they have completed are still intact ... we
> usually put them on walls that have been hit several times ... again, this
> has been done on walls ... as far as painting rocks in a park ... I feel
> that would really be unfortunate ... ~ rosie hanlon-----Original
> Message-----From: Joan Pasquale <jpasquale...@hotmail.com>To: Chris of
> Health adVentures <cditu...@gmail.com>; AllstonBrighton2006 <
> allstonbrighton2006@googlegroups.com>Cc: shredbe...@gmail.comSent: Mon, 25
> Aug 2008 11:45 pmSubject: [AB2006] Re: Fight the Blight

> > Hi Chris!This is a conversation that I and that local artist have had
> many times, as we both feel that a Public Outlet would reduce Vandalism. I
> had even suggested the Electric Power Boxes as a Canvas for Grafitti Art
> which Councilor Ciommo's Office looked into for me. Unfortunately, it's not
> an easy process and one I've been working on for years, as it is also an
> issue in Ringer Park. The Large Boulders are a Natural Canvas which I would
> prefer to see Muraled versus Tagged as they are now. I would like to see a
> Community Canvas Contest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Dept. where
> prototypes would be submitted to the Parks Dept. for approval and chosen as
> Murals to be painted on the Boulders, as well as Community Contests where
> Commercial and Residential Neighbors choose which Murals will be painted in
> their Business District. Murals enhance property values, and this was an
> issue that I pursued at the Boston Civic Summit and will continue to pursue
> with an interested Group. There are many talented artists in this community
> - perhaps with Walgreens being built with a large connected Parking Lot,
> Walgreens might be pursuaded to allow the wall that faces the Parking Lot to
> be Muraled, which would serve as an attraction to the new Walgreen's Store
> and the Neighborhood. It's a thought, and it's production might convince
> local landlords to allow the same. Something to Think About!Best,Joan> Date:
> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:23 -0700> Subject: [AB2006] Re: Fight