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COVID-19 Alert Level is at “Medium” community spread. Here’s what you should do;

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines: Get vaccinated and boosted.
• Wear a face mask in public indoor settings where vaccine status is not known.
• Get tested if you have symptoms, were exposed, traveled or were at a large event.
• Stay home if sick.
• If you are unvaccinated or are at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness, or if working, living or interacting with high-risk individuals, take additional precautions (for example, avoid crowded indoor and outdoor settings).

Boasting a legendary career as the editor-in-chief of Vogue and global chief content officer for Condé Nast, journalist and media power player Anna Wintour has always been focused on the future. For more than three decades, Wintour’s forward-thinking vision has shaped the culture and business of style — she’s responsible for merging fashion with celebrity and popular culture, and solidifying Vogue as one of the world’s most influential magazines while transforming it for the digital age. (The sight of a sunglasses-clad Wintour in the front row of any runway show is both a seal of approval and a terrifying test for any designer.) The British-born titan (a Dame of the British Empire) is also the longtime mastermind and host of the prestigious Met Gala, a glamorous, star-studded fundraising event benefiting the Costume Institute at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Fashion’s biggest night” showcases the latest in cutting-edge design and creativity, giving a peek at the aesthetics of the future.  

It has come to the attention of BHA Management that someone has been urinating at the very bottom of Stairwell “A”. There have been several incidents over the past two weeks where urine was discovered by tenants who were exiting the building or going to the laundry room. BHA is very concerned about this and wants this behavior to stop.

It is a health hazard which in addition to the unsanitary element and stench, can also lead to someone slipping, falling, and seriously injuring themselves.

If the person involved in this matter is subject to incontinence BHA will offer resources to address this issue. However, if the person is not suffering from incontinence but is simply inconsiderate of his fellow residents then this warrants a different response.

At this time BHA is asking anyone with knowledge of this incident to contact the office. Although we are Public Housing we pride ourselves in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and livable environment.

Thank you

BHA Management

The May 2022 Newsletter is now available on the BHA Website. Please click the link below to access;

https://beaconhousingauthority.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-2022-NewsLetter-Final-1.pdf

Hello Beacon,

This is a brief update on the ongoing Main Street repaving project.

Earlier this week we completed the first half of the project, which is the milling work.  Main Street is fully available for parking and through-traffic for the remainder of the week.

The second half, which is the repaving, will begin next Monday. There will be no parking beginning 5:00 a.m. Monday May 2nd through 5:00 p.m. Thursday May 5th.  Expect closure of sections of Main Street during repaving.  Dates are subject to change due to weather, and updates will be posted to the city website and social media platforms.

Please also rest assured, the dummy light will be repaired and put back into service shortly. 

Thank you for your patience while the work completes.

May 18th will be the next date for distribution of free groceries in beacon. Please see information below from Mutual Aid Beacon

Updates on Fareground Free Marketplaces can be found on their website: fareground.org/events

Born Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, RZA (pronounced “rizza”) is effectively the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential hip-hop groups for almost 30 years. During most of that time, RZA has also studied Shaolin kung fu, and his love of music and martial arts have coalesced in many cinematic projects. RZA costarred in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), composed the score for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), and directed The Man With the Iron Fists (2012). With this quote, the artist attributes success to pursuing your curiosities and passions, and staying true to your inner nature. 

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April 25, 2022 (pdf)

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• More news for older adults and caregivers

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Beacon Housing Authority wants to remind its residents of the “Outside Space Policy”

RESIDENTS AT HAMILTON FISH PLAZA:

• Entrance floor mats must be kept on the inside of the units and not in the common hallway outside the unit.
• Entrance doors to the unit must be free from all personal resident items such as notes, signs, stickers, nick knacks, decorations, etc.

RESIDENTS OF THE FORRESTAL HEIGHTS HIGH RISE:

• Entrance floor mats must be kept on the inside of the units and not in the common hallway outside the unit.
• Entrance doors to the unit must be free from all personal resident items such as notes, signs, stickers, nick knacks, decorations, etc.
• Exterior balconies are meant only for small exterior grade furnishings that includes a small table, up to two chairs, and other limited exterior furnishings (small plants, etc.) Balconies are not meant for the storage of excess household items such as interior furniture and any other items.  The hanging and drying of household laundry is not acceptable.
• Charcoal or propane gas grills are not permitted. Please use the BHA supplied resident common picnic/charcoal only grilling areas.

RESIDENTS OF THE FORRESTAL HEIGHTS LOW RISE UNITS:

• Entrance floor mats must be kept on the inside of the units and not in the common hallway outside the unit.
• Entrance doors to the unit must be free from all personal resident items such as notes, signs, stickers, nick knacks, decorations, etc.
• Charcoal or propane gas grills are not permitted. Please use the BHA supplied resident common picnic/charcoal only grilling areas.
• The front of all entrance areas to be free from bicycles, chairs, tables, toys, balls, basketball hoops, and any other items.
• Exterior porches and balconies are meant only for small exterior grade furnishings that includes a small table, up to two chairs, and other limited exterior furnishings (small plants, etc.) Balconies, patios, porches, and open areas under the stairs are not meant for the storage of excess household items such as interior furniture and any other items. The hanging and drying of household laundry is not acceptable.

PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PROVISIONS IS INCLUSIVE OF YOUR LEASE. COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.