April News from Allston Brighton CDC

[Ava Chan]

Free Energy & Weatherization Workshop
Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:00pm at Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden St., Suite 288 in Allston

Co-sponsored with the City of Boston.

• Energy saving & weatherization techniques
• How to obtain an energy audit & how to implement it
• Low & no cost programs to help lower your energy costs
• Energy saving & weatherization kit for first 30 participants
• Freebies include CFL lightbulbs, coupons for free water conservation kits, tire pressure gauges, weather stripping for one door and an interior storm window kit -- some come early!
• Raffle items include a backyard composter from Boston Public Works

 

6:00PM - Information displays and refreshments; 6:30PM - Program begins

 

To register contact Ava at 617-787-3874 x201 or ch...@allstonbrightoncdc.org.

This workshop is part of a sustainable practices workshop series developed by the Allston Brighton Green Space Advocates. The next regular ABGSA meeting will be Wed., May 20 at 7PM at the Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden St., Allston. Come join us and share your ideas for open space preservation and sustainable design! Coming up: Sustainable Lawn Care Practices Workshop in May, date TBD.

 

 

Latinos en Acción

Martes, 19 de Abril, 6:00 - 7:30pm, Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden St., Suite 288, Allston
Quiere unirse a Latinos en Acción? Únase a una organización dinámica que ha sido parte de la comunidad. Aquí copartirá con personas como usted sus inquietudes e ideas. También puede tener la oportunidad de compartir la cultura de su país y de aprender a través de diferentes charlas y talleres sobre diferentes temas.

Latinos en Acción es un espacio creado para ir de la mano con el crecimiento de nuestra comunidad y proporcionar ideas y soluciones a nuestros problemas. Para mas información puede llamar a Juan Carlos al 617-787-3874 x229 or email can...@allstonbrightoncdc.org.

 

 

Join Us for Boston Shines

Friday, April 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Keep Allston Brighton tidy! We're cleaning the streets around Commonwealth Ave, Long Ave and Glenville Ave and sprucing up our buildings with new plantings. Please come join us. Meet us in front of the Ray Dooley Apts. at 114 & 118 Glenville Ave. in Allston. For more information please contact Juan Carlos Canales at 617-787-3874 x229 or email to can...@allstonbrightoncdc.org.

 

 

Homeownership Opportunity in Allston Open House
Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 - 11:00am
We have a stylish new townhome for sale at 77 Hano Street in Allston priced at $200,000.  This beautiful new home includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, laundry hookup, porch, off street parking, and more.The property is available on a first come first served basis.  Please note there are income eligibility guidelines at 80% of median income:

• 2 persons <$52,950
• 3 person <$59,550
• 4 persons <$66,150
• 5 persons <$71,450

 

You can obtain an application from our office, the Boston Home Center, or by visiting http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/Affordable_Housing.asp.

 

For more information contact José Paulino or Michelle Meiser at 617-787-3874 x 35 or via email at pau...@allstonbrightoncdc.org.

 

 

Condo Owner 202

Saturday April 25, 9:00am - 4:30pm at Allston Brighton CDC, 20 Linden St., Suite 288, Allston

Co-sponsored with the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance

This free workshop covers:

• Protecting your investment
• Financial managment, property taxes, condo insurance
• Legal structure of condo association
  
  

Registration is required. Please contact José Paulino at 617-787-3874 x 35 or via email at pau...@allstonbrightoncdc.org.

 

 

Lincoln Street Green Strip Ribbon Cutting

Monday, May 18, 11:00am
Come celebrate the formal opening of this beautiful new space. Located at the intersection of Royal Street and Lincoln Street. For more information, contact Ava at 617-787-3874 or email ch...@allstonbrightoncdc.org

 

 

Upcoming Homebuying 101 Classes

In English
May 21, 28, June 4, 11 (Thursdays)  6:00 - 8:45PM
Sponsored by TD Banknorth

In Spanish
June 6, 13 (Saturdays) 9:00AM - 2:30PM
Sponsored by Citizens Bank

Cost is $35/person. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jose, 617 787 3874 x210.
Registration form is available on our website.

This class covers all aspects of buying a home. Income-eligible graduates may receive down payment & closing cost assistance when they purchase a home in Boston and gain eligibility for Fannie Mae, MHP's SoftSecond, and MassHousing programs and other low-interest rate loans in the state.

 

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Ava Chan, Director of Community Organizing

Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation

20 Linden Street, Suite 288

Allston, MA  02134

T: 617.787.3874 x201   F: 617.787.0425

"Working Together, Building Community"