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Northeastern University

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT April 30, 2024
Population: 1861
diversity education
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near the educational hub of Boston. Various tourist attractions include museums, Charles river, and Boston common.
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Haverhill Latino Neighborhoods: Acre, Lower Highlands, Mount Washington

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Oct. 14, 2021
Population: 38130
transportation housing voting rights diversity affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Ethnic Groups, Immigration status, Laguage
Community Activities and Services
Haverhill Latinos
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep Latino neighborhoods together
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Methuen/Lawrence

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Sept. 13, 2021
Population: 79165
housing healthcare voting rights mental health affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Spanish speaking, immigrant status, arts
Community Needs and Concerns
Merrimack Valley Hispanic Community
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South Medford - Tufts Park

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Sept. 5, 2021
housing diversity crime suburban affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
South Medford is/was a diverse area that struggles with commute/transportation issues and, being in the shadow of Tufts, serves as a crossroads for a lot of different communities of people.
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Chelsea, Revere, Everett, East Boston Senate District

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 24, 2021
housing voting rights diversity mental health education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Immigrant community from central and south America
Community Activities and Services
Use of La Colaborativa's services
Economic or Environmental Interests
Gernerally lower socio-economic status.
Community Needs and Concerns
Community united by need for increased investment in public transportation, education, housing, and local job opportunities.
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Community of Martha's Vineyard

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 11, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The island is Native American territory (two indigenous tribes - , Wampanoag tribe in Aquinnah & Wampanoag tribe in Chappaquiddick), there is indigenous housing in Aquinnah, Significant historical Black and immigrant populations Methodist Society Campground Meeting Association (historic district) Ink Well (previously segregated portion of the island) Languages - Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French Predominately retiree population High immigrant population (seasonal workers as well as year round residents), multiple generations of undocumented immigrants in need of protection and services.
Community Activities and Services
One Island w/ six towns and different policies impacts health, policing, etc Steamship Authority connects the island to urban areas on the Cape (Falmouth) Non-profits cover Cape and Islands but service don't always cover both Regional Hospital services entire island and works with Steamship Authority (Falmouth) All boards that provide services are almost exclusively run by white people. This map includes the lower portion of Falmouth, so the water around Cape Cod had to be selected to make the area contiguous.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Ensuring wind energy companies and Cannabis companies are hiring local residents, As an island community the climate crisis and rising tides are an important concern, Renewable energy and accompanying workforce are concerns for the island, Representation and concerns for high immigrant workforce, Increased housing costs have impacted the low-wage workforce housing, Large agricultural industry on island
Community Needs and Concerns
Growing concerns over homelessness given above concerns re housing costs
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Cleghorn Neighborhood - Fitchburg

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 11, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Twenty years ago, the city of Fitchburg worked with the community to do a housing redevelopment project. This community was historically working class French-Canadian, and has now changed and has a significant Latinx population.
Community Activities and Services
St Joseph's Catholic Church. The Cleghorn Community Center. Restoration Recovery Center.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Another area of concentrated poverty and low-income people. Lots of residents employed in food services, manufacturing, healthcare (CNAs).
Community Needs and Concerns
Aging housing stock. Eviction and housing stability. Community disinvestment.
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North of Main Neighborhood - Fitchburg

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 11, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Diverse, has 30 to 40% minority population, with a majority of them being Latinx. Has an aging population of homeowners, people who were in the neighborhood before it began this process of disinvestment. There are newer, younger families coming in and purchasing homes.
Community Activities and Services
Fitchburg State University. YMCA. Senior center. Fitchburg Art Museum. The police department and fire department are in this neighborhood. Fitchburg's principle commercial corridor. City Hall.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Concentration of low-income people and poverty, Fitchburg's highest concentration of people who haven't completed a high school diploma. This area was significantly impacted by the last recession. For a significant period of time, there were a lot of vacant homes. Lower housing prices. Aging housing stock. Municipal disinvestment; five to ten years ago Fitchburg could not afford to keep the lights running in this neighborhood. Times when Department of Public Works has started to repair sidewalks but never finished. This area is in transition right now, there are investors going in and taking advantage of low housing prices and trying to flip houses.
Community Needs and Concerns
Large revitalization projects will impact this area for the next few years. Current investments in the area include a new City Hall, affordable artist housing, the University is investing in the community.
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French Hill - Leominster

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 11, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
A large Latinx population of Leominster, a majority is Puerto Rican and Uruguayan populations. There is also a significant Brazilian population in Leominster.
Community Activities and Services
The Spanish American Center, Catholic Charities works in that area, St Cecelia is a large Catholic Church in the area
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of plastics and other manufacturing. Lots of the Latinx population is employed in food service, manufacturing, healthcare (lots of CNAs).
Community Needs and Concerns
Leominster is gateway city, so wages are lower here and there is less state attention. The state's economic focus is around Metro Boston, so less resources flow out to this part of the state.
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Mattapan

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The neighborhood is primarily West Indian/Caribbean/Black with many nationalities, very diverse area. There was a "white flight" around the 1970s/80s. There is a sizable Haitian population. Speak American South, Caribbean English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish. A lot of seniors live in the 200 block.
Community Activities and Services
Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Association operates in this area, and is a fairly new organization (about 3 years old). Caribbean Festival, churches and church activity, Voice of the Gospel Church. ABCD, Mattapan Health Center, Mattapan MBTA are in area services. Mattapan Farmer's Market, Mattapan Food and Fitness coalition, Edgewater Neighborhood. Shopping at Star/Shaws on River St. Library on Blue Hill Ave. The Mildred Avenue school has been a place where voting occurs. There's a pilot school where the community gathers as well.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There is a lot of construction in the community, and concern about the Mattapan MBTA, with people concerned about it being a for gentrification. Many work outside the community. Air quality, heat spots, lack of trees on the street, underutilized parks and green spaces. Issues of healthcare and low wage jobs.
Community Needs and Concerns
More playgrounds. Safety but no increased police presence. Jobs. Low income/affordable housing, stop displacement. More fun activities for teens and seniors. Support for youth. Job opportunities, better jobs. Need investments in formal, community areas. Environmental improvements like the Neponset River. Park maintenance. Quality grocery stores. Need better traffic control, W Selden St is Blue Hill Ave Bypass, hear cars speeding by all hours of the day.
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Immigrant community Fall River

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Fall River has a history of large immigrant communities of Portuguese descent (the Azores, mainland Portugal) and of indigent recent immigrants and their families (immigrating within the last 25 years). Beginning in the early 1980s, a Cambodian refugee community came to Fall River, hosted by several churches, particularly St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Immigrant communities are growing from Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador (a mixture of Hispanic populations). Each year, particularly May-September Portuguese feasts and festivals hosted by churches and social organizations are very common. The Catholic Church is still a central institution and hosts cultural events throughout the year.
Community Activities and Services
The Portuguese community gathers at church (the Catholic Church) and among social/cultural/sports clubs, especially the Portuguese men. The yearly feasts and festivals are a large social space among the Portuguese. Kennedy Park and The Gates are also sites for Portuguese festivals/events. Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA are also widely used among the community, particularly the Y. Battleship Cove attracts some tourists, with the waterfront area. The Buddhist Temple hosts a New Year's Celebration around the Lunar New Year.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Factories/manufacturers still employ a percentage of Fall River residents, along with the service industry and health care facilities (St. Anne's and Charlton Memorial). Also, Bristol Community College is located in Fall River. Many from the Portuguese and Brazilian communities work in infrastructure (road construction, landscaping) and/or cleaning services.
Community Needs and Concerns
Fall River is not a large city (90,000 population), but is represented at the Congressional level by two Congress people.
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Leominster, Fitchburg (twin cities)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Efforts underway to support local artists through economic development work. Latinx population, some Haitian-Creole population, growing Hmong population. English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Hmong are top languages.
Community Activities and Services
There's a bus line that serves North Central Mass, but it is very sporadic. Fitchburg Art Museum, attractive destination for folks, could be cultural nucleus for the city.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Higher concentrations of extremely low-income individuals in the area surrounding downtown Fitchburg. There is an effort underway right now to do economic development there. North of Main is the project focused on revitalization of the area through arts, culture, and other mechanisms; involves the university. The largest employers in the region are the hospitals, largest is UMass Memorial. Other large employers are Fitchburg State University, ARC, and manufacturing industry, especially plastics (but manufacturing is dying off). Tourism in surrounding areas and in Leominster, especially from apple picking.
Community Needs and Concerns
Downtown Fitchburg had the lowest levels of participation, higher levels of COVID-19 infection. Transportation is sparse. Access to employment opportunities that yield family sustaining wages, specifically for undereducated residents. Lack of affordable childcare options. Housing costs and instability.
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POC Small Businesses - West Springfield

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Latinx, Pakistani, Indian, Iraqi, other POC communities. Lots of Asian and Italian communities around Elm St. Majority latino's from Puerto Rico.
Community Activities and Services
The Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts is located in this area. Josiah Day House Museum; Urgent Care venue.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Working class. Lots of POC-run small businesses. Many low income state housing places and many multifamily houses. Is known for having working class and Middle class latinos. It has one of the poorest zip code in the state. Many undocumented families move to the north end because felt welcoming and closer to home.
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South Side Waltham

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Growing Mexican, El Salvadoran, Ugandan, and other populations. Black and brown with a sizeable Asian population. Predominantly working class and below the AMI. Large immigrant population. Religious (Christian Catholic) community. Many families with children in the public school system.
Community Activities and Services
50+% ELL population in public schools, majority of which comes from this region. Many of the community members live and spend time in the parks located here.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Working class, largely in service-based industries (e.g., landscapers, food servers, carpenters, laborers, contractors). Many lost jobs due to COVID.
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing insecurity. Food security is a major issue -- stand in the same food lines. Need ELL support; need more public WiFi/access to the Internet; housing affordability issues, with many paying 50+% of their income for rent. Concerns about access to public transportation: many take public transit, and have had to fight to have food lines accessible to them.
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South End - Springfield

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed community. Latinx, African American and Italian American Community. Lots of Small businesses like Pizza shops and Bodegas. Italian Community Center and Italian Catholic Church. MGM Casino, Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter
Community Activities and Services
This community has a big public housing. South End Community Center that has a park, where lots of kids play. South End Middle School. First Cemetery in Springfield
Economic or Environmental Interests
Low income community and Working Class.
Community Needs and Concerns
Known to have an Asthma Problem
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Charles Street AME

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Hibernia Hall is a historical location close to our neighborhood. Charles Church AME is a historical church in Boston. Large Cape Verdean Community. Different languages, Spanish and Portuguese. Large immigrant population, large African American community.
Community Activities and Services
Schools, supermarkets, health center, restaurants, churches, libraries, parks. Church/Charles Street AME. Court system. Roxbury and Dorchester.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Supermarkets, retail, schools, food banks. Uber, lyft transportation. Concerns of crime, air pollution, and noise level. Concerns of how the criminal justice system disrupts/intersects with success to housing, jobs, and stabilization of community
Community Needs and Concerns
More jobs, low income and affordable housing, safe places to socialize, more after school options for kids
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New Bedford Hispanic Community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The primary language is Spanish and also some Kiche of the Guatemalan indigenous community. Every September there is a celebration for Salvadoran Independence Day in Riverside Park. New Bedford has experienced recent immigration from Guatamala and Honduras and El Salvador and Dominican Republic. Puerto Ricans also came in larger numbers after the hurricane. There is a mixture of status, with undocumented (Central Americans) and citizens (Puerto Ricans).
Community Activities and Services
The Hispanic community of New Bedford gathers in the 48 Hispanic churches of the City; sports fields such as Ashley Park on Rivet St, Mt. Pleasant St baseball field, park at Presidential Heights, and baseball fields of Buttonwood Park and the soccer fields of Riverside Park; and bars. House parties also occupy social time concentrated in public housing around the City. This community also has a Mexican restaurant, a Dominican food store, Price Rite and Seabra where a lot of Hispanics shop. There are a lot of beaches in the area where Hispanic people go. In the north of New Bedford we go to the Market Basket, Elizabeth Restaurant, La Raza, etc. Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Antonio churches.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Hispanic community works in factories and fish houses of the New Bedford port. Hispanic women tend to work as CNAs, housekeepers, and in supermarkets. Substandard housing is a concern among the Hispanic community, with poor conditions of rodents and code violations. Overcrowding is common in housing units. There are constant complaints about working conditions and the environment of the fish houses.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lack of access to needed services due to language barriers is a big problem. Lack of interpreters in all sectors (ex. waiting for over an hour for an interpreter in medical settings; being turned away from municipal services because of lack of interpreters; being told they cannot access job training programs or access to Dept of Children and Family Services due to lack of interpreters or Spanish speaking social workers. A general lack of access to health insurance due to immigration status. Mental health and substance abuse are also major concerns of this community, related to substandard living conditions and the acculturation stress (stress of living as a Hispanic in the US).
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Hyde Park/Cleary Square

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Community Activities and Services
People in my community (Hyde Park) gather in Cleary Square where many shops and restaurants can be found. There's also a library, community center, and YMCA in the Square as well. We mainly use the MBTA.
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of people in my community own/work at small businesses, restaurants, or retail stores.
Community Needs and Concerns
Parts of Hyde Park have been bunched up into Mattapan when redistricting happens, so it would be nice if Hyde Park could still stay separate.
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Bowdoin Geneva

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
English, Cape Verdean Immigrants
Community Activities and Services
Target, McDonalds, health clinic
Economic or Environmental Interests
Unemployment problem, Boston Downtown area, Fields Corner
Community Needs and Concerns
Access to city government info, housing, jobs
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Chinatown, Bay Village, South End

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Chinese Diaspora, urban geography (part of neighborhood character), working class/lower income relative to adjacent areas. This was once a continuous community with a lot of Chinese residents as well as Latinx and Black residents. There still are a lot of concentrations of Chinese residents and some Latinx residents.
Community Activities and Services
City Hall geographically near, BPL Chinatown, Tufts Medical. Variety of community-based businesses and organizations contribute to social fabric. People all through Chinatown and the South End come to Chinatown for service, groceries, and participation in anything.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mostly lower-income residents who are in service industries and other kinds of low wage work. Working-class elderly. A lot of air quality concerns, heat islands, flooding. Most egregious urban heat island in Boston, most polluted area of city (heavily impacted by turnpike), little greenspace.
Community Needs and Concerns
Chinatown-Bay Village heavily impacted by gentrification, environmental pressure, and need for more equitable public and social health infrastructure. A lot of common economic justice (worker rights, affordable housing, opportunities for home ownership, workforce investment, etc) and immigrant rights issues (including language access).
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Charlestown Subsidized Housing

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed ethnicity, still relates to Chinatown, 100 Ferrin elderly housing that's primarily Chinese
Economic or Environmental Interests
Public housing community
Community Needs and Concerns
Mishawum and Charles New Town large public housing units
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Brockton Ward 6

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed neighborhood language also mixed young, Religious groups, Cape Verdean
Community Activities and Services
Church, houses, outdoor venues Uber, Bat, train, walking
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mostly wage earners. City, medical, hospitals, schools. Unemployment. Run down parking lots, empty buildings. Poor lighting/traffic lights need upgrade. Poor intersections in heavy areas need improvement.
Community Needs and Concerns
Needs improved shopping plazas, sidewalks. Trees, access to walking is dangerous. Need more folks to come out to vote.
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Roxbury

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
African American, Latinx, mixed age groups, English is predominant language. Many religions; people of different, diverse backgrounds; Black, Latino, Asian, immigrant Europeans; we share history as poor/working people; old and young, documented and undocumented; people with creativity
Community Activities and Services
Health center; Latin Academy concerns about test admissions; community wanted to expand Roxbury health services. People gather at Nubian Square, at shopping centers, libraries, open-public parks and sprinklers, schools, and restaurants. People use public transit and cars to access services.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Local bodegas, restaurants, auto-shops, public transit, public safety; city of Boston workers, parks, janitor services; lots of worry about asthma and gun violence
Community Needs and Concerns
Concern over displacement, being priced out of homes. We need more money funding for programs and capital projects. We need better jobs, workfore development, access to fairlending, and targeted public health initiatives.
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Diverse Community of Fields Corner

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Appreciation of the Vietnamese community, the ethnic diversity, the local businesses. Huge Vietnamese population, area now called Little Saigon, there are also many Cape Verdeans, Haitians & some Latinx too.
Community Activities and Services
Fields Corner shops and library. Hemenway Park. MBTA: Fields Corner, Shawmut stations. Dorchester Art Project. Shopping center, town field, Ronan park, T station, boys & girls club, family & youth center, restaurants, bars.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lack of tree cover. Auto emissions from 93. We live in a heat island, the lack of trees is astounding & makes it extremely difficult to get relief from the heat & humidity, certain streets have no trees at all. We are in a climate emergency & not enough is being done to address it. Also the garbage & lack of composting creates lots of rats & mice in the neighborhood, folks leave scraps of food out everywhere thinking to help the animals but it doesn't.
Community Needs and Concerns
Politicians should know that people want to be able to stay in Dorchester. We need more housing at all price points. So there is a big divide between those on the 'hill's vs those us who aren't. And the places w/ money are Popes Hill, Jones Hill, Ashmont Hill, Codman Hill, Neponset Hill, Savin Hill have all the best everything. The amount of new housing being built is not for us, we can't afford these bright, shiny, new apt/condos. They have to consider where the people who live in apt building or triple deckers are not making six figure salaries & can't manage moving when rents get jacked up either. Housing is a human right.
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POC community in Chicopee

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Holyoke has the biggest latino community in Western Mass, Chicopee has a growing latino community in the area that borders with South Holyoke. The majority of the immigrants here are from the Caribbean and age approximately 30-45 years old. Many Catholic churches; lots of Latinx moving here and building communities; growing poc community in general; 4A has Latinx; Chicopee has a big Russian community; Chicopee Falls is mostly African American; middle/working class People in this areas are not political motivated. don't feel the need to engage in any race due to not be or feel represented. or feeling that no matter what they do it won't change things.
Community Activities and Services
This two communities are 5 minutes away. They share the same language, religions and ethnicity. The community visits the same health center for health care. Supermarket where a lot of different poc communities shop This latino community has grown in the last 10 years. Chicopee has around 7% latino. people of color started to move to this community and becoming homeowners for the last 10 years.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There's a big Low income community that lives at public housing. The Latino working class from NYC and other State are moving and buying houses in this areas.
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Chelsea community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 10, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Much of Chelsea and this region use social services such as food distribution, immigration support, emergency housing support, housing case management, and workforce development services.
Community Activities and Services
Much of Chelsea and this region share Latin American culture and history. Shared language and immigration status.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Much of Chelsea and this region have a high percentage of residents that work in the food service and hospitality industries. Many part-time and seasonal employees. Generally low-income community. Many are forced to sublease because they cannot afford rent in now-gentrified neighborhoods. Located next to the airport, the Tobin Bridge, and home to the New England Produce Center and Salt Piles, and houses 100% of Logan Airport's Jetfule, so there are thousands of trucks going in and out of our city each day bringing necessities to the rest of Massachusetts. This all contributes pollution and diesel particulate matter into our air, and affecting our resident's health outcomes.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is united by its need for affordable housing, rent control, increased social services, and increased funding for public infrastructure and education. Community was particularly impacted by community spread of COVID-19. Chelsea has the highest asthma hospitalization rates in the state, and amongst the highest rates of heart disease, stroke, and chronic illness.
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Vietnamese Community (Randolph, pt 2)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Large Vietnamese community, connected to Vietnamese community in Dorchester and growing community to Brockton (closest Vietnamese community and church to these areas) Family ties within these communities Strong religious community
Community Activities and Services
Saint Bernadette Parish Church, serves American (English mass, primarily white), Haitian and Vietnamese communities, serves 600 people within the Vietnamese community Along North Main St there are a lot of Vietnamese businesses (grocery stores and restaurants). On South Main St there is also Chùa Liên Hoa Temple. Bus Route 240 along N Main St
Economic or Environmental Interests
More affordable housing within Randolph (as opposed to other areas around Boston such as Dorchester), close enough to access public transit into Boston
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Vietnamese Community (Randolph)

Fall River Saint Anthony of Padua community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
healthcare gun control education elderly affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are very culturally rooted and celebrating our religious festivities is something that we are really proud of. We celebrate the Holy ghost and are very faithful and devoted to this spiritual belief. We organize dinners and sell tickets all year long to help our church. Also, when someone in our community is in need we organize events to help one another. We use the Band Club and Don Carlos Club to gather and celebrate our special occasions like birthdays, first communions, graduations, etc.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of people that immigrated here in the late 70's from a small town in Sao Miguel Azores called Agua Retorta. We all attend Saint Anthony of Padua church located on Bedford St because most people lived around the area of the church. There is still a big portion of our community that lives in this area, including myself. We shop all over the city but we mostly love to shop in small markets that have the Portuguese products like Portugalia Marketplace, Chaves Market, Amaral's market.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our residents are employed in several places, some even owe their own small businesses. We are very hard workers and most men work in construction and landscape. Women work on manufactural industries, small businesses, restaurants, etc. Most of the members of our community's are home owners. Some own multi family homes others own single family homes.
Community Needs and Concerns
What our community see's as major needs is more employment for young adults. More support for people suffering from mental health issues and affordable or free healthcare specially for the elderly. We also worry about our children and their education. Our schools need to keep the good teachers and offer better paying jobs. Also, college education needs to be free
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African-American community in Fall River

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
transportation housing healthcare mental health gun control
Cultural or Historical Interests
The black community is growing significantly in Fall River. We are spread all over the city, mostly in the center and south end of the city. We only have one black church in the city, Bethel AME church and only a few of us attend the church services
Community Activities and Services
People in my community gather in different locations. At family and friend's houses, at public parks, beaches, etc. We shop at places like Walmart and Price Rite. We access healthcare at Health First and Charlton Memorial or Saint Anne's Hospital
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most of our community is employed in different sectors of the city but a good majority is unemployed. Some of us work at Walmart and Amazon. Some in small local businesses
Community Needs and Concerns
Our city officials do not represent our community. For the first time in the last local elections we had a black city council be elected. For the first time. We need our city to represent who we are, the diversity that exists in Fall River
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Cambodian Community in Fall River

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made of Cambodian's that live a little bit all over the city of Fall River. We arrived here in the early 80's and most of us came as refugee's. St. Luke's church was our home and that community welcomed us. Rev. Jim Hornsby accommodated many in his home until we were settled (children's in school, adults with jobs and apartments). In the beginning it was very hard for us because we didn't feel very welcomed by the community and it was hard to get a job or find an apartment for our family.Until today, our community is very rooted in our traditions and culture.We have a dance group with 15 elements that performs in cultural and private events. Some speak English but most Khmer.
Community Activities and Services
People in my community gather at Church (St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Fall River) and at the Buddhist Temple. Wedding celebrations are done at the Temple. We also use social clubs in Fall River to celebrate special occasions (graduations and birthday's) such as the Liberal Club. For healthcare services we mainly use the Health First medical center and Saint Anne's Hospital. My community shops in two local supermarkets that sell Asian food, one located on Pleasant St (Flint area) and one located on Quequechan St. Some of us have cars but some of us depend on our family and friends to get around or on public transportation.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Cambodian community is mostly employed locally by owning their small businesses (nail salon's). Some work in other cities and carpool with each other to get around. Our communities main concern is around housing. We are afraid that rents are going to increase and we are going to be unable to pay our rents. Our city needs more jobs for our youth
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community needs to be kept in the same district so that we can elect someone that represents us, that looks like us and that has our same interests. We have to feel that we are part of this community and not left behind.
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Chinatown Public Housing for Senate District

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Public/subsidized housing around the Chinatown area
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Brockton mapathon 4

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 5, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Great NAACP, Cape Verdean Association, SHUP, C.O.A., immigration status everything, historic (Historical Society), art gallery downtown and Fuller Craft Museum
Community Activities and Services
Church, not much entertainment Not a central location thanks to the city government
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents employed mostly outside city, no tourism, limited manufacturing, excessive building of apartments, never any entertainment, progressive
Community Needs and Concerns
Needs funding for infrastructure Industry that brings tax bags so homeowners do not have to bear the burden Needs communication to empower and educate the residents
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North Shore Waterfront

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
environment
Community Activities and Services
Salem, Beverly, Manchester, Gloucester, and Rockport are waterfront cities along the North Shore, which hence share environmental concerns
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Waltham South Side

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Community Activities and Services
Growing Mexican, El Salvadoran, Ugandan, and other populations. Housing insecurity. Concerns about access to public transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
50+% ELL population in public schools, majority of which comes from this region. Many of the community members live and spend time in the parks located here
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Waltham: Ward 5, Precinct 2 & Ward 6, Precinct 1

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
transportation housing mental health education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Large immigrant population. Religious (Christian Catholic) community. Many families with children in the public school system.
Community Activities and Services
Black and brown with a sizeable Asian population. Predominantly working class and below the AMI. Includes a strong Ugandan and LatinX population.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Working class, largely in service-based industries (e.g., landscapers, food servers, carpenters, laborers, contractors). Many lost jobs due to COVID.
Community Needs and Concerns
Food security is a major issue -- stand in the same food lines. Need ELL support; need more public WiFi/access to the Internet; housing affordability issues, with many paying 50+% of their income for rent. Many take public transit, and have had to fight to have food lines accessible to them.
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Methuen minority

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
More closely matches the population of Lawrence in terms of culture, race, ethnicity, work, education than the rest of Methuen
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing density, more multi-families, so needs and wants will differ from the rest of Methuen that more closely matches New Hampshire
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Methuen/Haverhill

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Questions of whether businesses can survive in Haverhill/Methuen Workforce tends not to work in Methuen or Haverhill, many work in New Hampshire, many folks feel they have more in common with New Hampshire than with Massachusetts Has been a focus on trying to create economic opportunities, but usually Lowell or Lawrence get the economic opportunities but not being attracted for folks in Haverhill or Methuen
Community Needs and Concerns
Issues of housing, whether the community wants more housing based on issue of race that comes with multi-family housing Not connected to public transit other than through RTA system, which is insufficient, must go to Lowell or Lawrence for public transportation Access to quality, public education is a large issue
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Salem/The Point

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Latin community in Salem, but has been outward migration from this community into other, more affordable municipalities such as Lynn. The largest nationality is Dominican, which has decreased over the past two decades. Lowest income neighborhood is working-class neighborhood and has been since 1900s, income grows as you move out of this neighborhood and the housing density also decreases with distance Walking museum of paintings across the neighborhood, but still disconnect from the Point and the rest of the history of Salem
Community Activities and Services
Massive complex, Shetland Park, that is a place of employment and has nonprofit services that a lot of people in that neighborhood go to, especially supportive, employment, medical services. The area also has a municipal state buildings. This area is an industrial zone in the middle of a historically-industrial neighborhood, which is now in the process of being proposed to be redeveloped. Often get health services from a local clinic, which will be moving to another part of the neighborhood.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Not a lot of businesses, a lot of bodegas and unaffordable specialty shops. Big interest in having quality jobs within Salem for the skill set of people who live in Salem. Major flood zone, have not had floods but at major risk, so climate resiliency is of extreme importance for this neighborhood because it is on the waterfront.
Community Needs and Concerns
Food deserts, a lot of grocery stores are over a mile away, not enough access to quality affordable food Issue of education access, affordable housing
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Subsidized housing (Chinatown and Charlestown)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed ethnicity, still relates to Chinatown, 100 Ferrin elderly housing that's primarily Chinese
Economic or Environmental Interests
Public housing community
Community Needs and Concerns
Mishawum and Charles New Town large public housing units
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Chinatown connections

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This was once a continuous community with a lot of Chinese residents as well as Latinx and Black residents. There still are a lot of concentrations of Chinese residents and some Latinx residents.
Community Activities and Services
People all through Chinatown and the South End come to Chinatown for service, groceries, and participation in anything.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mostly lower-income residents who are in service industries and other kinds of low wage work. Working-class elderly. A lot of air quality concerns, heat islands, flooding
Community Needs and Concerns
A lot of common economic justice (worker rights, affordable housing, opportunities for home ownership, workforce investment, etc) and immigrant rights issues (including language access)
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East Springfield Indian Orchard

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 4, 2021
housing diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Latinx, white, African American
Community Activities and Services
Homeowners; politically engaged; lots of businesses; commercial area
Economic or Environmental Interests
Middle/working class; few housing complexes
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Near North End New Bedford

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 3, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
In this part of New Bedford, it is the "gateway" of the gateway city of New Bedford. Generations of immigrants have settled in this part of New Bedford: French Canadian, Portuguese, Azorean and Medeiran Portuguese, and more recently the Mayan Kiche Guatemalan community, and other Central American communities (ex. Honduran, Salvadoran), and more newly arrived Cape Verdean immigrants. Currently both the Guatemalan and Portuguese communities are influential in the community.
Community Activities and Services
This part of New Bedford is a busy commercial coorridor around Acushnet Avenue, with many "mom and pop" stores. It is a walkable area, with dense population and multi-family houses (double and triple deckers). In this area people gather and socialize in Riverside Park and Brooklawn Park and in churches such as St. Anthony of Padua and Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph's Catholic Churches, and the Feast Grounds (related to Immaculate Conception Church), and social clubs such as ethnically defined, Portuguese community such as the Medeiran Club, Portuguese Sports Association Club, etc. A number of storefront churches continue to emerge on Acushnet Avenue.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Members of this area of New Bedford, esp. the Central America community are employed in seafood processing and in tire recycling and warehousing. Manufacturing and the service industries are also major employers. Environmental concerns include the Acushnet River being a PCB contamination site from manufacturing along the river. The site has been dredged, and is still a part of a flood zone. Because of the dense nature of the neighborhood and the older housing stock, cooling has been an issue in terms of keeping a densely packed area cool - overheating is an issue putting residents at risk.
Community Needs and Concerns
This area of New Bedford has suffered many years of dis-investment and lack of attention by elected officials. Key institutions like healthcare and banking institutions have dis-invested from this neighborhood. There are ongoing issues of blight and neglect in city services in the neighborhood. There is a lack of representation among elected officials to reflect the composition of this neighborhood, both locally and at the state level.
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Hispanic Community in Fall River

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 3, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very routed in religion and cultural traditions. Most Hispanics in Fall River are Catholic but there are some Evangelicals.
Community Activities and Services
The Hispanic community gathers at church and at each others houses. They celebrate holidays and have big celebrations for Quinceneras in social clubs. They enjoy dancing and sighing. Men enjoy watching soccer. The shop at Walmart and Price Rite. The go to Health First and Saint Anne's Hospital for healthcare services. The y worship at church.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most people work in
Community Needs and Concerns
Most members of my community are undocumented and have a very hard time speaking English and understanding the teachers and people that are at the different services. Some are embarrassed to speak and have a hard time communicating.
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Ward 3 - Everett

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many Brazilians have moved in. Many Central American families own homes and own small businesses (bodegas, bakeries, barber shop).
Community Activities and Services
Elm St is a main artery of the city that connects Ferry with Broadway in Revere. Lots of small businesses. Everett High School, Whittier School Cemetery Several churches that share space - African American church shares space with a Brazilian Evangelical Church and a Haitian congregation
Economic or Environmental Interests
Complaints about noise pollution from the airport Lack of green space
Community Needs and Concerns
Lots of BIPOC homeowners, lots of families
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Lower Broadway (Everett)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mostly Central American immigrant population (lots of TPS recipients) started moving to Everett 25 years ago. Some Brazilians started moving to Everett in the late 1990s and early 2000s, lots of Evangelical Christians. Many Haitians who moved to Everett after the economic crisis and natural disasters, but also from Boston gentrification from Dorchester and Mattapan. More recently increasing number of immigrants who speak Arabic (Moroccans)
Community Activities and Services
Many small businesses, lots of activity Whittier School Cambridge Health Alliance - health needs assessment
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lots of traffic Very working-class city: between 15,000 and 20,000 people work in low-wage service or domestic work at the airport, in retail. City has no workforce development.
Community Needs and Concerns
Youth population is exploding. Need another middle school (or even two).
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Tower Hill (Lawrence)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mostly Latinx residents (Dominican, Central American, Puerto Rican), used to have a lot of European immigrants, was a wealthier area, some Lebanese immigrants Historically where mill owners had their properties - located on a hill
Community Activities and Services
Reservoir Park - lots of pedestrians, local track and running clubs use this space
Economic or Environmental Interests
Flooding A few single family homes, but mostly apartments and multifamily homes
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Mount Vernon (Lawrence)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT Aug. 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
European immigrants - Irish, Italian, Portuguese Newer communities developed in the 1960s after highway construction, lots of veterans moved there with their families
Community Activities and Services
Lots of domestic violence shelters (hidden within the community)
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lots of single family homes, fewer multifamily homes/apartments, more front and backyards, personal parking spaces Surrounded by highways (I-93, I-95)
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Boston

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
housing gun control education environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community was Dorchester until I bought a house in Norwood recently, Considered entire city his community
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Mildred Hailey Housing Project

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
transportation housing gun control environment Black
Community Activities and Services
My communities are in the Mildred Hailey where I grew up and in Allston where I stayed in a shelter for 3 years
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Mildred Hailey Housing Project

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
transportation housing gun control environment
Community Activities and Services
Community is Mildred Hailey housing project where he has lived his whole life. Lives with his grandmother
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Mildred Hailey

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
transportation housing gun control affordable
Community Activities and Services
Family and Friends in Mildred Hailey. Keeps returning as still has family in MH
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Mildred Hailey Housing Project

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
transportation housing gun control environment affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community at Mildred Hailey is made up of my daughter's family who will buy a house soon with her daughter, my granddaughter
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Brockton mapathon 3

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Common economic interests in the center of the city, going North to South, dilapidated housing; poverty. Common racial interests in same areas, where we have the highest percent of POC. A few blocks East and West of Main St. More or less the current boundaries of State Rep district
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Ward 6

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Religious groups, Cape Verdean
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mostly wage earners
Community Needs and Concerns
Need more folks to come out to vote
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Brockton mapathon 2

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Long established neighborhoods
Community Activities and Services
D.W. Field and Golf Course Thorny Lee Gold course Churches
Economic or Environmental Interests
More affluent part of city Most access to the highway
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Ward 2

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
A huge community bond is soccer, I believe we have a large Ecuadorian population. It would be nice to include both CV and Ecuadorian points of culture
Community Activities and Services
My community gathers at Leslie Parmenter Park and Harold Bent Park We have a large soccer-playing population that uses the parks regularly Access to buses is Pleasant St
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have a lot of self-employed, insured business, the part of our Ward 2 does not include Harold Bent Park. I think Ward 2 needs to include more residential areas because we include the Main Street area and updates to the area don't always include "residential" friendly updates to the roads
Community Needs and Concerns
Sidewalks and repairing streets would go a long way in bringing up the values and making them more equitable
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Brockton mapathon 1

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 31, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed neighborhood Language also mixed Young
Community Activities and Services
Church, houses, outdoor venues Uber, Bat, train, walking
Economic or Environmental Interests
City, medical, hospitals, schools Unemployment Run down parking lots, empty buildings Poor lighting/traffic lights need upgrade Poor intersections in heavy areas need improvement
Community Needs and Concerns
Needs improved shopping plazas, sidewalks Trees, access to walking is dangerous
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Beachmont neighborhood, Revere

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 30, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our neighborhood is an intergenerational, multicultural, working class immigrant community. The population size of the neighborhood has increased due to the new development at 1 Beachmont. Along with 1 Beachmont, the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs will shift the neighborhood demographic. This neighborhood has a high North African and Latinx population.
Community Activities and Services
A new location of the Bosniak Society of Boston has been established in the Beachmont area to allow for religious gatherings. The Beachmont and Seacoast School building is home to Frederick’s Park, which consists of a playground, baseball field, and courts. Aside from this park, the Louis Pasteur playground, Crescent Ave Mini Park, Winthrop Ave basketball court and Short Beach offer spaces for recreation for children and families across the neighborhood.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Beachmont neighborhood is united by the Beachmont train station, which residents use to commute to jobs in Boston. Around this station, many restaurants, bakeries, and stores introduce residents to the foods of the cultures present in Beachmont. There are barber shops, laundromats, and dry cleaning locations. Additionally, the Shops at Suffolk Downs provide more options for residents to eat and purchase groceries.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Beachmont Improvement Committee is a neighborhood group that consists mostly of older retired residents who want to beautify and build an inclusive community. They host an annual Multicultural Festival to celebrate the diverse cultures and small businesses in their commercial corridor. The Committee needs a separate space for meetings since it meets at the police station, which lacks accessibility. Additional Concerns: Gentrification displacement Tenants rights Loss of cultural diversity Lack of representation at City Council Flooding in Beachmont Need for affordable housing Traffic and a need for improved infrastructure Community events for the kids
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Shirley Ave Neighborhood, Revere

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 30, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are close to public transportation with access to Revere beach. There are 3 annual festivals: the Shirley Ave Cultural Festival, Khmer New Year, and the Moroccan Festival. In the last 5 years, private developers increased the housing stock but none are affordable for most of the working class and immigrant community. Some families live in crowded apartments along the commercial corridor while other parts of the neighborhood have new owners occupying single family homes. Revere Housing Authority and The Neighborhood Developers own most of the affordable housing. We have new neighbors who seek connection to the community through food but might feel disconnected socially.
Community Activities and Services
We have 3 organizations in this neighborhood that provide social and education services, citywide but 2 of the organizations have outgrown their space as the needs of the community have increased. There are minimal community accessible spaces that are welcoming to ALL residents.Revere Youth in Action - a youth organization seeking to empower youth and working in coalition for social and education justice Women Encouraging Empowerment - direct services provider focussing on empowering immigrant women and families CAPIC - Headstart programThere are also 2 parks in our neighborhood, 1 of which is the location of the summer free lunch program.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Over the last few decades, we experienced many waves of immigration from all over. Our neighborhood is the gateway for new residents from out of state and country. We find community through various shops and restaurants in the commercial corridor of Shirley Ave. In the last decade, more resources flowed into the community. It is a walkable neighborhood and offers a range of services such as a pharmacy, laundromats, convenience stores, etc.
Community Needs and Concerns
Gentrification. Displacement; Tenants rights; Loss of cultural diversity. Lack of representation at City Council. Increase public health resources for immigrant and low-income communities. We are united by the need to make Bell Circle pedestrian friendly.
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Immigrant Community of Revere

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 30, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Over the last decade, Revere’s population size has increased but what isn’t new is that Revere has always been a city of immigrants, some old, some new. We are united in our desires to access municipal resources in multiple languages. Some of us are renters and some of us are homeowners.Most of our immigrant community is concentrated in the Shirley Ave and Beachmont neighborhoods. We are a diverse intergenerational and multicultural community with various income ranges. Our people come from Central/South America, North Africa, Middle East, Southeast/South Asia, the Carribean, East Asia, and Europe.
Community Activities and Services
We come together through shared faith, cultural festivals/community gatherings, food and diverse commercial corridors. We value access to affordable healthy food, to healthcare centers that offer language access for patients, safe and clean neighborhoods, fully funded public education for our youth, and small business or entrepreneurial opportunities. We need more spaces for our Muslim community to convene.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Loss of local employers when Necco/Showcase/Suffolk Downs shut down and sold to new developers. We need good paying jobs that don’t exploit the working class community. We need access to affordable housing and pathways to homeownership. We need living wage job opportunities close by or near public transportation. Residents who don’t have a college degree must travel far to find jobs and require access to their own cars. We need resources to fund community based organizations and to grow our non-profit infrastructures
Community Needs and Concerns
We are united by our need for a significant improvement in infrastructure, as well as our desire to see a new high school and overall improvements to our youth’s recreational activities. We lack community spaces for all age groups with different abilities. We need a youth center like a YMCA We need a new high school, educators of color, social workers etc. We need more activities for families and an indoor park for winter. We need our legislators to pass the Work and Family Mobility Act. We need more MBTA buses in Ward 6. We are concerned about police in schools and not enough mental health resources. We are concerned that there is no BIPOC representation at City Council.
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South Central New Bedford

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 30, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community of New Bedford is predominantly Cape Verdean, with more recent immigration in the local public housing. Cape Verdean Creole is a prominent language spoken. Older historic homes are also in this area of the City. This area has Cape Verdean immigrants, some newer and some generational, who came to New Bedford with the whaling industry. Morris Twist Drill was a prominent employer, with the invention of the drill bit in New Bedford.
Community Activities and Services
In this particular COI, PACE Headstart is in this neighborhood. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church is central to this part of the community. Montes Park and Gomes park are also social gathering spots, along with Dennison Memorial.
Economic or Environmental Interests
In this community of New Bedford, major employers include home cleaning services, fishing, construction/trade work. There are quite a bit of environmental concerns. Morris Twist Drill site is contaminated. Many of the homes in this area have lead paint, to a higher degree than the rest of the City.
Community Needs and Concerns
It's important to keep this community together, as evident in the cultural and historical bonds of this area.
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Jamaica Plain

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 29, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Wake up the Earth Festival, Lantern Festival at Jamaica Pond, Porchfest, Lilac Sunday at the Arboretum, LGBTQ+ bloc party / festival (Hyde Square), Thursdays on the Lawn at the Greenough, JP Flea, outdoor concerts and movies, fixit clinic, Queereoke at the Midway Fight to prevent 95 --> WUTE, BNJP to EFJP
Community Activities and Services
JP Library Branch, curtis hall, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, SW Corridor, Forest Hills Cemetery, Spontaneous Celebrations, Franklin Park, Lorring Greenough, JP Health Center, Curley School, JFK School, Mission Hill School, Papercuts bookshop, Brookside Health Center, Video Underground, Buses 39 and 41, 34, and 35, 21, Orange Line (Stonybrook, Green St, Forest Hill), Commuter Rail (Needham line), Brewery, Bikes not Bomb, Midway
Economic or Environmental Interests
Employment: higher ed and K-12 ed teaching, baristas, food service and retail, nannies, grocery stores, retired. Environmental interests: lead pipes, drinking water (lead issue) in schools and homes, affordable food access, gas leaks, sea level rise, love of green space.
Community Needs and Concerns
Affordable housing, gentrification, commercial rents, local businesses pushed out by franchise, police violence, gun violence, parking, broken T, gas leaks, excessive towing.
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Cape Verdean Community of New Bedford

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Cape Verdean community came to New Bedford through the whaling industry in the 1800s and founded the first Cape Verdean Catholic Church in the Americas, Our Lady of the Assumption. Generations continued to come to the area from the Cape Verde islands. Newer generations of Cape Verdeans continue to immigrate to New Bedford. The Ernestina is a historic ship that is anchored in the New Bedford port. Many sites in New Bedford are named after Cape Verdeans: Judge George Leighton US Post Office (Anglo-cized), Alfred J Gomes School, Joe Goncalves Way, Manuel Costa Street, Ben Rose Gardens, John B DeValles School. Representative Thomas Lopes was the first Cape Verdean State Representative.
Community Activities and Services
The Cape Verdean community of New Bedford socializes and gathers at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish, the Nazarene Church, the Bisca Club, the Cape Verdean American Veterans Association, Montes Park, and NAACP Center.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many Cape Verdean residents of New Bedford are currently employed at Joseph Abboud clothing manufacturing, Titleist, and in the healthcare industry (home health aides, nursing homes, St. Luke's Hospital), housekeeping, educators in the schools (teachers/administrators).
Community Needs and Concerns
New Bedford is home to newer waves of immigrants that still include Cape Verde but also Central America. English language needs of the community continue to grow. Despite the amount of immigrants, there is a need for more diversity in City leadership, in the school system, among small business owners. Much leadership is still White male. All 5 State representatives are White male. The leadership does not represent demographics of the City. New Bedford has historical significance as "the City who lit the world" with whale oil in the 1800s, a home to Frederick Douglass and Polly Johnson, and a part of the Underground Railroad, yet the current view of the City does not match in significance.
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Auburndale (Newton)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mix of immigrants - Russian, Chinese, Korean - but no obvious predominant group Newton historical buildings are located in Auburndale, older part of town
Community Activities and Services
Affordable housing La Salle Village and La Salle college are near Auburndale - younger families buy entry-level homes. Library
Economic or Environmental Interests
Smaller lots, older homes, which are getting converted into multifamily housing and condos (rather than conversion into mansions) More transience and turnover Densely populated
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Auburndale (Newton)

Oak Hill (Newton)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Built after WWII, smaller lots, abuts the Lebanon Cemetery Many American veterans who have lived in this area for a long time and inherited their homes from their parents Many blue collar non-ethnic minorities and immigrants
Community Needs and Concerns
No good public transportation Access to good schools Isolated from the rest of Newton and underrepresented
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Nonantum (Newton)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Immigrants in Nonantum - historically Italian and lots of Italian traditions, lots of newer AAPI immigrants Sometimes called Newton's North End (Italian bakery, diners, sub shops, etc.)
Community Activities and Services
Korean church - close to Brighton, where there are a lot AAPI centers Easy access to services in Newton Highlands, cultural support
Community Needs and Concerns
Blue collar workers Newer Asian immigrants want quality schools
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Vietnamese Community - Dorchester

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Vietnamese community in Boston Many people moved in the aftermath of the war Small businesses
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Fall River Indigent Immigrant Community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of indigent recent immigrants and their families (immigrating within the last 25 years), who have settled in or near Fall River, Massachusetts. It comprises people of many ethnic groups but especially people form Portugal (often the Azores), and, to a lesser extent Cambodia, Vietnam, and Central America.
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LCCE

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are a community that speak spanish regardless of their country of origin.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of Latinx from different countries who volunteer at LCCE.
Economic or Environmental Interests
I'm fortunate enough to work in Lowell.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is very diverse in population, we live in different neighborhoods.
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Chelsea

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Much of Chelsea and this region use social services such as food distribution, immigration support, emergency housing support, housing case management, and workforce development services.
Community Activities and Services
Much of Chelsea and this region share Latin American culture and history. Shared language and immigration status.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Much of Chelsea and this region have a high percentage of residents that work in the food service and hospitality industries. Many part-time and seasonal employees. Generally low-income community. Many are forced to sublease because they cannot afford rent in now-gentrified neighborhoods.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is united by its need for affordable housing, rent control, increased social services, and increased funding for public infrastructure and education. Community was particularly impacted by community spread of COVID-19.
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Admiral's Hill

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
This area relies less on social services than the rest of Chelsea, including voting access, immigration support, food distribution, workforce development, and emergency housing support.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Based on demographics, this area appears to generally have a higher income and higher rate of homeownership than the rest of the Chelsea area.
Community Needs and Concerns
This area has a lower need for affordable housing, rent control, tenants rights, immigration support, and workforce development.
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LynnWoods (Lynn)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Lynn Woods: they have labeled themselves as Wonderful Ward 1, and because they're so wonderful they get everything they want. There is a lot of economic development happening there. Many of the City Hall Committee people are from there. Their garbage gets picked up first day, first hour each week. Highest voting turnout in the city, and most affluent.
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The Highlands (Lynn)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
The Highlands: working class and low-income community. Primarily made up of renters, and the housing is dense and often low-quality. Low voting turnout community. High percentage of immigrants. Even the small few who own have been losing their homes due to economic hardship.
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Lynnway (Lynn)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Lynnway: one of the oldest and most recognized streets in Lynn. There is a supermarket, Price Chopper, where low-income folks primarily shop. There are other services for low-income people. Pathfinder is a nonprofit based on the Lynnway that provides ESL classes. New American Center provides citizenship classes. Department of Mental Health and Child Services also on the Lynnway. The waterfront is where many in the homeless community sleep, more than 500 living in this area. There's conversations about development in this area, and concerns about flooding and no parking in the residences.
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Union Street (Lynn)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 27, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Union Street: many shelters and a homeless community along Union Street. Also has the Lynn Community Health Center, which provides healthcare to many of the folks in the homeless community. It also serves vets and other low-income folks in the area. It is a gathering point for people in Lynn, is the most recognized street of the city. Many Latinx business owners whose businesses are there. Many elderly residents live in this area also, and the Greater Lynn Elder Services office is there also.
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Bell Rock - Malden

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 26, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
One of the first Chinese laundries on Main St
Community Activities and Services
Some stores. Used to have some factories.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Within walking distance to the T Station. Limited new development, but some condos. Busy thoroughfare that goes to Everett.
Community Needs and Concerns
Affordable housing in this area is a need, although that's true for all of Malden.
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Maplewood (Malden neighborhood)

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 26, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Shopping district called Maplewood Square, surrounded by churches, very residential Always associated with Malden
Economic or Environmental Interests
Strong business area
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Roxbury mapathon 13

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Franklin Field, Carver Lodge
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lack of representation
Community Needs and Concerns
Family oriented
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Roxbury mapathon 12

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
History, pride, artists, and cultural institutions
Community Activities and Services
Mostly in District 7; across the city of Boston; word of mouth, in the community, mostly outside
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Roxbury mapathon 11

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Appreciation of the Vietnamese community, the ethnic diversity, the local businesses.
Community Activities and Services
Fields Corner shops and library. Hemenway Park. MBTA: Fields Corner, Shawmut stations. Dorchester Art Project.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lack of tree cover. Auto emissions from 93.
Community Needs and Concerns
Politicians should know that people want to be able to stay in Dorchester. We need more housing at all price points.
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Roxbury mapathon 10

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
English, Cape Verdean Immigrants
Community Activities and Services
Target, McDonalds, health clinic
Economic or Environmental Interests
Unemployment problem, Boston Downtown area, Fields Corner
Community Needs and Concerns
Access to city government info, housing, jobs
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Roxbury mapathon 9

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Community Activities and Services
People in my community (Hyde Park) gather in Cleary Square where many shops and restaurants can be found. There's also a library, community center, and YMCA in the Square as well. We mainly use the MBTA.
Economic or Environmental Interests
A lot of people in my community own/work at small businesses, restaurants, or retail stores.
Community Needs and Concerns
Parts of Hyde Park have been bunched up into Mattapan when redistricting happens, so it would be nice if Hyde Park could still stay separate.
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Roxbury mapathon 8

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Charles Street AME
Community Activities and Services
Church/Charles Street AME Court system Roxbury and Dorchester
Economic or Environmental Interests
How the criminal justice system disrupts/intersects with success to housing, jobs, and stabilization of community
Community Needs and Concerns
Jobs and affordable housing
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Roxbury mapathon 7

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many religions; people of different, diverse backgrounds; Black, Latino, Asian, immigrant Europeans; we share history as poor/working people; old and young, documented and undocumented; people with creativity
Community Activities and Services
People gather at Nubian Square, at shopping centers, libraries, open-public parks and sprinklers, schools, and restaurants. People use public transit and cars to access services.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Local bodegas, restaurants, auto-shops, public transit, public safety; city of Boston workers, parks, janitor services; lots of worry about asthma and gun violence
Community Needs and Concerns
We need more money funding for programs and capital projects. We need better jobs, workfore development, access to fairlending, and targeted public health initiatives.
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Roxbury mapathon 6

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The South End is/was the most diverse neighborhood in Boston, which brought many people from various backgrounds, races, ethnicities together. Anyone from the Old South End share many stories, history and fond memories.
Community Activities and Services
Harriet Tubman House. In the South End there are buses and trains. It is very accessible.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents are employed all over Boston
Community Needs and Concerns
1) The South End was once celebrated for its diversity. The South End is becoming more and more less diverse. 2) Housing is becoming more and more expensive. 3) All voices should be heard and considered.
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Roxbury mapathon 5

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historic districts
Community Activities and Services
Parks, churches, T-stop (Roxbury Crossing) Station is the main transportation, and Nubian square.
Community Needs and Concerns
Main concern is gentrification
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Roxbury mapathon 4

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Chinese Diaspora, urban geography (part of neighborhood character), working class/lower income relative to adjacent areas
Community Activities and Services
City Hall geographically near, BPL Chinatown, Tufts Medical. Variety of community-based businesses and organizations contribute to social fabric
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most egregious urban heat island in Boston, most polluted area of city (heavily impacted by turnpike), little greenspace
Community Needs and Concerns
Chinatown-Bay Village heavily impacted by gentrification, environmental pressure, and need for more equitable public and social health infrastructure
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Roxbury mapathon 3

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Church groups
Community Activities and Services
Nubian Square, Boston Medical Center, DTA Office-Housing, Food
Economic or Environmental Interests
Unemployment problem and underpaid problem; most are unemployed or underemployed
Community Needs and Concerns
They should not segregate amongst the Boston community. Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan services more people of color.
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Roxbury mapathon 2

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Church
Community Activities and Services
Hyde Community Center
Economic or Environmental Interests
Government, healthcare, and self-employment
Community Needs and Concerns
Community needs increase security/policing
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Roxbury mapathon 1

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
African American, Latinx, mixed age groups, English is predominant language
Community Activities and Services
Health center; Latin Academy concerns about test admissions; community wanted to expand Roxbury health services
Economic or Environmental Interests
Not sure, might be most work outside Roxbury community--MBTA, city services?
Community Needs and Concerns
Concern over displacement, being priced out of homes
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West Roxbury

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 21, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
West Roxbury is predominantly Roman Catholic, white with English as the primary language. There are several Roman Catholic churches that are attended by large groups of people. There is also a Reconstructionist synagogue that has members from West Roxbury but also neighboring communities. There is some diversity in the community as well, represented in the three BPS elementary schools in the neighborhood. One of the biggest and most important areas in West Rox is Millenium Park, it is a place where many many people gather, walk their dogs, fly kites, ride bikes, etc..
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of many places to gather Centre St. is the main road coming through the neighborhood and is full of shops, the local grocery store, several independently owned restaurants, local toy store, a local hardware store, a local bike shop, doggie day care, several nail salons. We also have a recently renovated YMCA that is a center of activity. Another spot where LOTS of people gather are several local ball fields, playgrounds and of course Millenium Park There are also many people who attend local catholic churches, Holy Name and St Theresa's are the largest.
Economic or Environmental Interests
West Roxbury has a high percentage of police and fire fighters from the city of Boston. We also have lots of Nurses, Doctors and teachers here as well. Many people work in downtown Boston and commute via the commuter rail of which there are three stops in West Roxbury. There are local concerns( and citywide) about the local Quarry and the recent gas pipeline that was laid under the street right through the center of the neighborhood. With the large blasts happening in the quarry daily people fear explosions that would be catastrophic. On another note, the community is very proud of the creation of Millenium park, from it's former role as city dump!
Community Needs and Concerns
This district is just strange, that he has so many suburbs and just parts of the city. It doesn't make much sense to me!
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Enroot Student Community - DRAFT

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 19, 2021
Community Activities and Services
The Enroot community has a shared interest in supporting immigrant students. All of our students attend Somerville or Cambridge public high schools.
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Underrepresented community of New Bedford

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 19, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This area of New Bedford is increasingly diverse. It has a shared Portuguese history, with immigrants from Portugual, particularly the Azores. Cape Verdean immigrants also have a shared history with the whaling and fishing industry rooted in New Bedford. New Bedford was called "The City that Lit the World", with whaling oil sent globally. Newer immigrant communities from Guatamela and additional Central American countries, Haiti, Dominican Republic compose a growing number percentage of the population. Portuguese Feasts happen such as the Day of Portugal, the Cape Verdean Independence Day festivities. Our Lady of the Assumption is the first Cape Verdean Catholic Parish in North America.
Community Activities and Services
This area of New Bedford has gathering spaces in parks such as Montes Park, Harrington Park, Hazelwoord Park along with the beaches, along with the Cape Verdean Veterans Hall, Doug's House of Harmony. The downtown areas is also included with recreation and arts activities, along with the Boys & Girls Club and Dennison Memorial. Churches also remain a central gathering spot, particularly Catholic Churches, with a growing presence of immigrant independent Protestant churches.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Major employers in the areas include the Acushnet Company/Titleist, Joseph Abboud clothing company, and the fishing industry such as the Blue Harvest Fisheries. New Bedford remains the number one fishing port in the United States. Many people are also employed by the City of New Bedford within this district and SouthCoast Health (St. Luke's Hospital), and the downtown district (restaurants, museums, etc)
Community Needs and Concerns
New Bedford has 5 different state representatives, in a population of 100,000. Some of them do not always represent the communities' needs and views in favor of surrounding cities and towns that tend to be White and wealthier. There is interest by City leaders in increasing the district's tourism and attracting residents from Boston to live in the City. However this is resulting in gentrification and increased costs of living, particularly with housing.
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Community of growing immigrants at Braintree

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 19, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Braintree is also a very diverse community where immigration population is high. There are 2 Asian buddhas temples in Braintree serving the surrounding towns Asian buddisms signifying the demand and religion of the population.
Community Activities and Services
The immigrant population in Braintree is growing. The Asian Community is currently 13.8%, and continues to grow. One contributing factor to the growing population could be attributed to the fact that many families living in Quincy tend to move towards Braintree for a more family oriented community, good schools, and convenient location. Families in Braintree and Quincy have similar values such as a good education, a focus on extracurricular activities, preserving or learning a second language, and a good environment for their children.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents are employed in surrounding towns, cities, and areas and Greater Boston. Some are also employed or business owners in surrounding states such as Rhode Island. Similar to Quincy the majority of the Braintree community are blue-collar workers and part of the working class.
Community Needs and Concerns
QARI and ACDC have expanded the civic engagement work to the Braintree area since a couple years ago, our phone banking effort had reached out to the Braintree Asian community for census 2020 and the presidential election.
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Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Dorchester

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Youth Builders - non-profit she works with
Economic or Environmental Interests
Worried about crime, poor housing conditions
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Haitian American

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Haitian American Community
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Latinx Community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
South End Community Ctr
Community Activities and Services
Latinx community
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JP, Dorchester, Roslindale

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is mostly Spanish speaking
Economic or Environmental Interests
Gun violence is a concern
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Mission Hill and Jamiaca Plain and Roxbury

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Latinx group Spanish speaking
Community Activities and Services
South End Church community and Emmanuel Gospel Center
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Mildred Hailey apartments and Jamaica Plain

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 15, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is some of the people who live in the Mildred Hailey Apts and my family who is scattered into Brockton and Taunton
Economic or Environmental Interests
I am a PCA and my clients are within the walkable community. I shop next door. Has no car
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Reading plus

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 12, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Reading MA and a neighboring town such as Wakefield with similar needs, interests, and characteristics.
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Whittier Street Health Center Community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 8, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made of African Americans, Latinx, Asians, immigrant groups from African, South and Central America, Caribbean Islands, and Asia. The immigrants are proud of their culture as the acculturate in the US. Approximately 25% of our patients are undocumented including families with children living in poverty. We serve large Christian and Muslim patient based, with strong values and rich arts and culture. They are young families with about 10% being seniors.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of residents from diverse backgrounds who utilize local small businesses, the stores at the South Bay Mall, faith institutions in Roxbury including the Islamic Center of Boston and several churches, and socialize in parks and libraries. Most depend on public transportation and receive their health care from Whittier Street Health Center and other community healthcare centers.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Roxbury is an urban neighborhood with exposure to environmental issues.
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing insecurity is a major issue in Boston! Other social determinants of health in my neighborhood are access to healthcare, jobs and employment, good public schools, transportation, and access to healthy foods.
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Fields Corner Diverse Community

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 8, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Huge Vietnamese population, area now called Little Saigon, there are also many Cape Verdeans, Haitians & some Latinx too.
Community Activities and Services
Shopping center, town field, Ronan park, T station, boys & girls club, family & youth center, restaurants, bars.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Well, we live in a heat island, the lack of trees is astounding & makes it extremely difficult to get relief from the heat & humidity, certain streets have no trees at all. We are in a climate emergency & not enough is being done to address it. Also the garbage & lack of composting creates lots of rats & mice in the neighborhood, folks leave scraps of food out everywhere thinking to help the animals but it doesn't.
Community Needs and Concerns
So there is a big divide between those on the 'hill's vs those us who aren't. And the places w/ money are Popes Hill, Jones Hill, Ashmont Hill, Codman Hill, Neponset Hill, Savin Hill have all the best everything. The amount of new housing being built is not for us, we can't afford these bright, shiny, new apt/condos. They have to consider where the people who live in apt building or triple deckers are not making six figure salaries & can't manage moving when rents get jacked up either. Housing is a human right.
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Community of the growing Asian immigrants

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 6, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
As Weymouth's immigrant population is growing, residents travel to Braintree or Quincy to participate in multi-cultural events, grocery shopping, and dining. While they have access to the two temples in Braintree and the one in Quincy Point, they lack diverse cultural resources of their own in their town.
Community Activities and Services
Like Braintree and Quincy, Weymouth also has a diverse community. Based on the 2010 census, of 53,743 people, The racial makeup of the city was 82.7% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. Weymouth also has the 10th highest Irish population in the United States. Like Quincy and Braintree, residents take pride in homeownership. Survey shows 64% housing units were owner-occupied and 35% of housing units were renter-occupied. Families in Quincy, Braintree, and Weymouth are blue collar and working class. Most have strong f
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents in Weymouth continue to show similarities in this aspect to residents of Quincy and Braintree. Many are working class families with both parents working. Some work in offices, construction, while others in restaurants, food services, or other types of services. Again, seeing similar impacts of COVID.
Community Needs and Concerns
QARI’s youth program includes students from Weymouth Highschool and offers scholarships to Weymouth Public High School Seniors. QARI has also delivered food boxes to Braintree and Weymouth.
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Community of the growing immigrants.

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT July 6, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Braintree is also a very diverse community where immigration population is high. There are 2 Asian buddhas temples in Braintree serving the surrounding towns Asian buddisms signifying the demand and religion of the population.
Community Activities and Services
The immigrant population in Braintree is growing. The Asian Community is currently 13.8%, and continues to grow. One contributing factor to the growing population could be attributed to the fact that many families living in Quincy tend to move towards Braintree for a more family oriented community, good schools, and convenient location. Families in Braintree and Quincy have similar values such as a good education, a focus on extracurricular activities, preserving or learning a second language, and a good environment for their children.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents are employed in surrounding towns, cities, and areas and Greater Boston. Some are also employed or business owners in surrounding states such as Rhode Island. Similar to Quincy the majority of the Braintree community are blue-collar workers and part of the working class.
Community Needs and Concerns
QARI and ACDC have expanded the civic engagement work to the Braintree area since a couple years ago, our phone banking efford had reached out to the Braintree Asian community for census 2020 and the presidential election.
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Isla de East Boston

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 28, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
This community lives around Maverick Station. The community has been displaced by gentrification. Many are in a shared socioeconomic bracket. Many work in the service industry. They are predominantly Spanish-language speakers. They have shared environmental concerns about a new station proposed for Chelsea/East Boston.
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Mattapan

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 28, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mattapan Health Center and Mattapan ABCD are community centers. The community meets at the Mattapan Library. The neighborhood is primarily West Indian/Caribbean. There was a "white flight" around the 1970s/80s. There is a sizable Haitian population.
Community Activities and Services
Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Association operates in this area, and is a fairly new organization (about 3 years old).
Economic or Environmental Interests
There is a lot of construction in the community, and concern about the Mattapan MBTA, with people concerned about it being a for gentrification.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Mildred Avenue school has been a place where voting occurs. There's a pilot school where the community gathers as well.
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Mapa de East Boston

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 25, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Latinos, Salvadorenos, comunidad historica de italianos, colombianos, dominicanos, mexicanos, mayoria catolicos pero si hay diferentes religiones (pentecostal), evangelicos
Community Activities and Services
parques, iglesias, bibliotecas, el autobus/tren, la clinica, consulado salvadoreno, muchos parques, NUBE, Greenroots, Eagle Hill, lucha contra el substation, Jeffrey's Point,
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Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 24, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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Community Needs and Concerns
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DRAFT Immigrant Community in Fall River

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 15, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Fall River has a history of large immigrant communities of Portuguese descent (the Azores, mainland Portugal). Beginning in the early 1980s, a Cambodian refugee community came to Fall River, hosted by several churches, particularly St. Luke's Episcopal Church. More recently, immigrant communities are growing from Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador (a mixture of Hispanic populations). Each year, particularly May-September Portuguese feasts and festivals hosted by churches and social organizations are very common in the City. The Catholic Church is still a central institution and hosts cultural events throughout the year.
Community Activities and Services
The Portuguese community gathers at church (the Catholic Church) and among social/cultural/sports clubs, especially the Portuguese men. The yearly feasts and festivals are a large social space among the Portuguese. Kennedy Park and The Gates are also sites for Portuguese festivals/events. Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA are also widely used among the community, particularly the Y. Battleship Cove attracts some tourists, with the waterfront area. The Buddhist Temple hosts a New Year's Celebration around the Lunar New Year.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Factories/manufacturers still employ a percentage of Fall River residents, along with the service industry and health care facilities (St. Anne's and Charlton Memorial). Also, Bristol Community College is located in Fall River. Many from the Portuguese and Brazilian communities work in infrastructure (road construction, landscaping) and/or cleaning services.
Community Needs and Concerns
Fall River is not a large city (90,000 population), but is represented at the Congressional level by two Congress people.
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Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 15, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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Community Needs and Concerns
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Upper Hill/Mason Square

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 14, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
city of homes, historical homes, mosque, historically black neighborhoods, christian, muslim
Community Activities and Services
parks, colleges, churches, mosque, libraries, bodegas, liquor stores, schools, barbershops, restaurants
Economic or Environmental Interests
unemployment problem, lots of mom and pop shops, cultural restaurants, education, "asthma capital", littering issues, blighted properties,
Community Needs and Concerns
High poverty, unemployment, mental health, police reform, special education, community resources, healthcare
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Tufts University Students

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 14, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Davis Square is a big hub for my community, it's visited frequently by community members for transportation access, community building events like the HONK! festival, and restaurants/shopping. Tufts University is split between Somerville and Medford, meaning half of campus is in one district with entirely different representation than the other. Some organizations work across south Medford and north Somerville because of the shared community, such as Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville (MAMAS).
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Community of Immigrants in Quincy

Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 14, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are big cultural events in the city, including celebration of the Lunar New Year and August Moon, which has over 10,000 attendees from the Quincy area. This is of interest to both the Asian and broader community in the area.
Community Activities and Services
The immigrant community in Quincy is large.The Asian community consists of over 30% of the city of Quincy. It includes 41% of the public school system, and a plurality in the public schools. They have a shared interest in multilingual language access, including Chinese and Vietnamese. Hispanics are about 8.4% of the public school system. The Black population is 6.9% of the public schools.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The majority of this community are blue-collar workers. Many work at or own restaurants. Many also work in construction. When COVID-19 hit, this community was severely impacted because restaurants were closed and had less service.
Community Needs and Concerns
QARI and ACDC hold voter registration events in the area. The community health center (South Cove Community Health Center) serves over 4,000 Asian patients. They go to this health center because it offers multilingual services. South Cove also helps the community apply for healthcare coverage and is a trusted provider.This community includes not just the Asian community but also Middle Eastern, Russian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Haitian individuals. ESOL and citizenship classes are popular with this community.
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Massachusetts Communities of Interest
Danger: REPORT June 9, 2021
Community Activities and Services
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