Charlestown Neighborhood Watch & Community Safety Rally Charlestown Residents Join Forces To Empower Peace and Deter Crime
WHO: The Honorable Mayor Thomas M. Menino; Acting Boston Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin; Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley; Boston City Councilors Sal LaMattina and Sam Yoon; Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke; Director of the Neighborhood Watch Unit, Judith Wright; Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Organizer, Joseph Porcelli; hundreds of Charlestown residents
WHAT: The Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Coalition will hold its first ever ‘Neighborhood Watch and Community Safety Rally’ to acknowledge the 40 plus residents who have joined forces with the BPD to organize Neighborhood Watch groups spanning across Charlestown. The goal of this rally is to inspire other Charlestown residents to lead Neighborhood Watch Groups on Charlestown streets not yet represented in the organizing effort. Hundreds of residents are expected to attend.
WHERE: The Edwards Middle School Gymnasium, 28 Walker Street Charlestown, MA 02129. Enter on Eden at rear entrance.
WHEN: Saturday October 28th, 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Event & Photo Op Schedule:·
9:00 to 9:20 AM – Meet & Greet, with Cider Donuts and Coffee.
· 9:20 to 9:40 AM – Welcome, Special Guests, Call to Actions.
· 9:40 to 10:00 AM – New Leader Sign Up.
INFO: In the last eight months, the Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Coalition has successfully organized 41 Neighborhood Watch Groups representing half the streets across Charlestown. The Coalition has proven to be a successful model for accelerating and organizing the creation of Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups. In part, the success is due to the partnership with the Charlestown Mothers Association. The Charlestown Mothers Association worked closely with BPD’s Neighborhood Watch Unit to recruit Neighborhood Watch leaders from within its membership. The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition also played a key role in organizing by providing leadership, organizing events, and assisting with educational training.
