Minutes

 

Ron Bethoney, Joe Warren, Ed Williams, Tom Thibeault, David Lynch, Karl Schuler Jr, Scott Duhlman, William Hill, Mark D’Agostino, Susan NiCastro, Chief Brenda Perez BPD, Darren Duarte BPD, Derek Salamone BPD, Chief Brian Nardelli BFD, Jay DeGrace, & Karla Lynne Rogers

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Joe Abely & Yvette Fernandes from the 100 Club of Massachusetts and our honored guests- numerous first responders from the Brockton Police & Fire department

Old Business

-         No follow ups currently but a round of applause while we thank the Jamoulis family for hosting our monthly meetings and all the do for the Campello community,

New Business

-         Trojan has new owners (Republic), and they don’t seem to want to work as well as/negotiate previous ones i.e., mattresses. Please keep this in mind when the time comes.

-         Officer Dereck Salamone wanted to note that Chief Perez has authorized walking beats in the city and introduced his wife Andrea as one of the officers who serves us in that capacity. Thank you to her & all who serve.

He also announced that there is a Fireworks task force, which is collaborative between the BPD & the BFD, running through 7/5. If there is anything to report regrading this- please contact them at 508-941-0244 to report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-         The CBA was represented at the recent Retail Vision & Campello Economic Growth Planning Focus Groups. This provided us with statistics of how people spend their time and money in this area & what they are leaving the area for. This information is vital in helping us determine what is the best use of resources in planning Campello’s future. Reminder next focus group will be on June 28 at 6pm, held at the South Middle School. It is important for all to attend so our collaborative voices are heard.

-         “Keeping Campello Clean” letter was sent out to many businesses of our neighborhood and there has been some positive feedback provided. Please follow up with me if we continue to see specific issues with individual businesses and we can send out a more directed letter.

-         Reminder 05/31/23 is the Huntington parade- one of the oldest & most patriotic parades held in Brockton & we encourage everyone that can to attend.

·         Beginning balance $39903.01

·         Receipt of $50- new member

·         Debit of $500- donation to South Middle School

·         Ending balance $38453.01

Motion to accept report accepted.

The 100 Club of Massachusetts

The Hundred Club gives an unequivocal and unconditional promise to police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts that in the event they are killed in the line of duty, the Hundred Club will never forget their service and the Hundred Club will compassionately care for their surviving families for the rest of their lives.

In addition, they provide non line of duty benefits as well summer camps, sports activities, funds for college & trade schools, financial & legal support, and social events.

Membership and donations are encouraged and celebrated.

For more information regarding this incredible organization please visit:

How We Help - The 100 Club of Massachusetts (100clubmass.org)

It was our honor to witness Jay DeGrace from the Mayor’s office present the 100 Club with a citation for the wonderful work that they do and the support they provide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Councilor NiCastro reminded all of the Mayor’s Clean City initiative and if you question something you are seeing or want something looked at to call her direct at 1-508-897-1314.

Councilor D’Agostino reminded the group of the importance of attending the Campello Vision focus groups-noting the next one would be on what we want to see & how it should be laid out.

He also noted that the budget planning process has begun.

In addition, he recently completed a ride along with the BFD. He reminded us of what an incredible job they do and what invaluable information & perspective it gave him. He thanked both Chiefs Perez & Nardelli for the jobs they & their departments do.

 

TBD, 12 noon Location: Cape Cod Cafe

Motion to adjourn was made at 12:46 p.m. and was passed unanimously.