Attendence: William Galarza, Jimmy Flintroy, Wifredo Calvente, Keith Wood, Keith Tinker, Ackley Beaumont, Michael Curley, Jeremy Galeota, Anthony Rinaldi, Councilwoman rJo Winch, Marcus Jarvis, Patricia Neb, Precious Ross-Ellis, Christine Grant, Yvette Mosely, Celestia Simmons, Audley McClean.

Meeting- Meeting called to order at 10:20 by Marilyn Risi.

Minutes- Motion to accept the Minutes of May 13, 2010 by Keith Tinker. Meeting was duly made and seconded. Unanimous.

Route 44 Improvement Project

  • Forward movement is at a standstill due to stall in DOT/State funding.
  • MDC working with City of Hartford, looking to address sewers below Hartford.
  • MDC at 100% in design of sewer.
  • City at 70% with design for Rte 44.
  • City is currently looking for ways to fill funding gap for the Rte 44 improvement project.

Next Steps

Committee discussed formation of a sub-committee to focus on the Route 44 Safety Improvement project. Keith Tinker volunteered to chair this subcommittee. Members who volunteered to serve on the committee are as follows: Denise Best, Keith Tinker, Councilwoman rJo Winch, Patricia Neb, Marcus Jarvis, Precious Ross-Ellis, Christine Grant, and Audley McClean.

A meeting will be calendared for early next week. Members will be notified of the meeting date.

Library

  • The project is currently on schedule.
  • First shovel for groundbreaking will be in June.
  • The company that was hired to raze the library is currently investigating the condition of the library in order to complete their bid for demolition.

MDC

  • Update provided by Mike Curley and Jeremy Galeota
  • Edgewood Street
    • Progressing – Expanded scope to include all new sewer lines and complete street resurfacing curb to curb with new sidewalks.
    • Sewage work completed.
    • Plumber has replumbed all homes, working on extending new laterals to basements starting on the north side first. Currently 42% complete.
    • New water main installed.
    • Tree planting postponed until fall.
    • Burton Street project includes four streets: Irving, Magnolia, Sigourney, and Burton
      • Project includes new water mains, storm drains, and sewers.
      • CNG upgrading gas lines in on all four streets.
      • Construction Schedule for MDC is as follows Sigourney and Burton this construction season and Irving and Magnolia to be constructed in 2011.
      • Garden Street
        • Same phase as Burton with utility work, upgrading and connections. Not yet under construction.
        • Community outreach meetings held in an effort to keep residents and business owners informed.

Announcement

  • rJo Winch will be hosting a Meet and Greet on June 4th from 6 to 9pm at Mr. Pizza and Apron Strings.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30am

Contact Info

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1382 Albany Ave.
Hartford, CT 06112

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About Us

Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) is “the Avenue’s” leading community-business organization. Upper Albany Main Street views economic development as the principal catalyst for improving the quality of life on the Avenue for all those who live, work and visit this historic and diverse neighborhood. The “central customer base” comprises the residents and business owners, but the “global customer base” is the broader community because Upper Albany is a gateway community, and its success will have a positive impact on the overall renaissance of the City. By capitalizing on the rich African American and West Indian heritage of our neighborhood, UAMS can develop Upper Albany into a “destination” that brings people who might not otherwise find an occasion to visit. Upper Albany Main Street will continue to seek the necessary resources to add value to each and every constituency that has a vested interest in our neighborhood.