Berkeley vs. Stone Hearth, the saga continues...
Brad Almanac
http://www.universalhub.com/2011/leader-allston-civic-group-says-proposed-pizza-pla
"Allston Civic Association President Paul Berkeley found a new reason
to oppose a propose Stone Hearth Pizza at Barry's Corner: The beer and
wine license it would use comes from a restaurant in an area of
Roxbury the city has said doesn't have enough restaurants serving
drinks with meals."
Just the latest tactic in his misguided, and ultimately futile, effort
to oppose a family-friendly restaurant in a part of Allston that
desperately needs it. Now he's supposedly fighting for the rights of
Roxbury to have more beer and wine? What an absolute farce.
I absolutely cannot wait until it gets approved tomorrow, and
renovations can begin on that old, sad gas station. I'm sorely
tempted to cancel plans I have tonight so I can attend the ACA meeting
and give Mr. Berkeley a piece of my mind.
shredbette
And for whatever it's worth, the nearby residents of Brighton who are
also affected by this decision (and disagree with Berkeley) apparently
don't get to weigh in on ACA's opposition either? (But thank goodness
we live in a place where we can publicly agree to disagree.) As I
communicated directly to the Boston Licensing Board the last time
around, in my opinion this is an important opportunity to improve the
quality of life and economy of Allston for most Allston-Brighton
residents most directly affected by the Board's decision.
Chris D.
shredbette
Brighton DO get to weigh in: "... the ACA is open to Allston-Brighton
residents to speak and act as an advocacy group on any and all issues
that directly and indirectly affect the quality of life in
Allston-Brighton." "According to Berkeley, the ACA is open to
Allston-Brighton residents." from:
http://www.krefetzlaw.com/52710BostonBulletin.html
I stand corrected (by myself). It doesn't change my opinion that Mr.
Berkeley's comments do NOT reflect the opinion of many of us. But we
DO apparently have the ability to join ACA and vote as part of that
organization if we are so inclined and are actually able to make it to
their meetings.
Chris D.
Bernadette Moran-Lally
You may not agree with this ACA decision but Paul and the ACA have been protecting the residents of Allston Brighton for a long time. It seems that in the last year many more people have opinions on the neighborhood, which is great.
But, Paul has been the lead voice in this neighborhood for many years and he is consistent in his opinions on expansion in A/B. It's great that people are interested in a project and attend a meeting but most people do not attend all meetings. I think Paul deserves a little more respect and thanks for what he does than he has received on this blog.
I do not attend all meetings, and I did not agree with the Stone Hearth decision but its good to know Paul is always watching out for Allston residents when we can't make it to a meeting ourselves.
Bernadette Moran Lally
Allston homeowner /Parent of a local BPS student/ 14 years resident of Allston
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beatrice
cause that is stressing and ungracious a lot of the time, I don't like some
of his stands!! but stand he does, thats a h--- of a lot more than most.
So, stop bashing and go to the meets and be heard. I am sorry to say I
don't go, except when i had a cause or 2 to push through, I know the appeal
process and all that goes with it, I think there have been some real jerks
as members through the years. So, right or wrong I stand with while
sometimes objecting to Paul Berkley. B.P.S.
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Nancy Grilk
add my two cents: I have known Paul for more than twenty years and
have worked with him on the Allston Civic Association during much of
that time. Paul is what urban neighborhoods need--an intelligent,
tireless and committed voice to deal responsibly with the constant
change all urban neighborhoods face. And I repeat what others have
said--come to ACA meetings and be a positive force for your
community. And to those who send anonymously, put your name to your
beliefs, what are you afraid of?
Bob Pessek, High Rock Way, Allston resident since 1981.
Sanford Furman
>their comments supporting Paul Berkeley, and I don't want to merely
>echo their comments, but I do want to add a brief comment: There is
>nobody who cares more or works harder to preserve and improve
>Allston and Brighton, especially Allston and North Brighton.
I happen to disagree with Paul on Stonehearth, aIthough I think his
analysis is, as usual, correct in that they cut corners that are in
place to protect the community and should not be rewarded for doing
so. On balance, however, I agree that Stonehearth will be a welcome
addition and while I don't want to see Stonehearth rewarded for
cutting corners, I would not want to penalize the residents of that
particular section of our community, who will benefit from
Stonehearth's presence. (I say this as someone who has been to their
location in Needham several times) The trouble is, it's a slippery
slope. If we make an exception for a "good" project like Stonehearth,
how do we hold the line against the next bar that plays the same game
and will be a detriment to the neighborhood. It is that nuance that
Paul has tried to highlight, and which seems to be ignored in all the
posts supporting Stonehearth and attacking Paul.
>Anyway, to Paul's critics on this forum, come to the ACA meetings
>and, for that matter, the BAIA and other community meetings, and be
>part of give and take about the issues that impact us all. After
>coming to several ACA meetings I trust you will recognize that Paul
>presides over those meetings fairly and thoughtfully, on a host of
>issues. His position on any given issue can certainly be questioned,
>as can mine and anyone else's, but his commitment to this community
>and his integrity cannot. And I urge people to not lose sight of the
>fact that there is, after all, far more to preserving and improving
>Allston and Brighton than the issue of what to do about Stonehearth
>Pizza.
Sandy Furman
Brighton
> want to thank the others who have written about Paul Berkeley and
>add my two cents: I have known Paul for more than twenty years and
>have worked with him on the Allston Civic Association during much of
>that time. Paul is what urban neighborhoods need--an intelligent,
>tireless and committed voice to deal responsibly with the constant
>change all urban neighborhoods face. And I repeat what others have
>said--come to ACA meetings and be a positive force for your
>community. And to those who send anonymously, put your name to
>your beliefs, what are you afraid of?
>Bob Pessek, High Rock Way, Allston resident since 1981.
>On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Bernadette Moran-Lally wrote:
>
>>The ACA has always been open to all Allston Brighton residents. All
>>you have to do is attend a meeting and ask to be on the
>>mailing/email list and you will be notified of issues facing A/B.
johnath
licenses.
What corners did Stonehearth cut?
John
Does he represent On Feb 28, 10:21 am, Sanford Furman