Boston Ratepayers Association

09/09/2026

🌿 IT’S TODAY! 🌿

BRPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

A gentle reminder to all Boston homeowners and residents — our AGM is happening this evening!

Boston is our home, and a strong, beautiful neighbourhood is built by residents who care, participate and get involved. 💚

📅 TODAY — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕡 18h30
📍 Bellville Athletics Club, Jack Muller Park

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qZrav6reMDRv1GScA?g_st=ac

Please take a little time out of your evening to join us for this brief but important community gathering.

Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your involvement matters.

🏡 Let’s keep Boston beautiful — together.

Boston Ratepayers Association

03/09/2026

🌿 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🌿

BRPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Just a reminder that our Annual General Meeting is happening next week.

Boston is our home, and keeping our neighbourhood beautiful, well-kept and protected takes residents who care, get involved and play their part.💚

Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your involvement matters.

📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕡 18h30
📍 Jack Muller Park Club

Please take a little time to join us for this brief but important community gathering.

Let’s continue to care for the place we call home.🏡

Boston Ratepayers Association

28/08/2026

🌿 BRPA Annual General Meeting 🌿

Boston Ratepayers Association

Neighbourhoods do not fall apart overnight — they decline when good people sit back and stop taking an interest.

Pleasant, well-kept and welcoming neighbourhoods share one simple truth: they have homeowners and residents who step up, get involved and care about the place they call home. When responsible residents participate, communities stay strong.

Boston is our home, and each of us has a role to play in protecting its character, maintaining our neighbourhood and keeping it the beautiful community we value.

Please be one of the people who steps in. Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your involvement matters.

We invite you to join us at our Annual General Meeting for a brief but important community gathering as we come together, stay informed and look ahead.

📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕡 18h30
📍 Bellville Athletics Club, Jack Muller Park

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qZrav6reMDRv1GScA?g_st=ac

We would love to see you there. 💚

Boston Ratepayers Association

24/08/2026

🌿A REMINDER: LET’S CELEBRATE BOSTON’S RICH HERITAGE 🏡

Dear Boston Residents and Property Owners,

Just a reminder that we live in one of Bellville’s true hidden gems — Boston, a neighbourhood with more than a century of history, character and stories. 🌿

Boston’s origins can be traced back to around 1900, and over the decades our quiet streets have evolved into the beautiful community we know and love today. Many of our homes and buildings reflect the architectural charm of an earlier era, while the memories of our long-standing residents form an equally important part of our living heritage.

With this rich history in mind, Friends of Boston Heritage is being established as a community initiative dedicated to celebrating, preserving and promoting Boston’s unique historical character.

The group will focus on:

• Identifying homes and buildings with historical or architectural significance
• Promoting appropriate recognition of heritage properties
• Preserving Boston’s unique character for future generations
• Creating greater awareness and appreciation of our history
• Bringing together residents who share a passion for Boston’s heritage

This is about more than old buildings. It’s about the people, memories, stories, architecture and traditions that have shaped Boston into the special neighbourhood it is today.

If you would like to be part of this exciting initiative, please contact:
📞 Dennis Jones – 082 775 2345
📧 [email protected]

Let’s preserve Boston’s past while helping shape its future. ❤️

Boston is more than a suburb — it is a living piece of history.

Let’s take pride in it, protect it and pass it on to the generations that follow. 🌿🏡✨

11/08/2026

🌿 An Invitation to Celebrate Boston's Rich Heritage 🌿

Dear Boston Residents and Property Owners,

Did you know that you are living in one of Bellville's true hidden gems?

The suburb we proudly call Boston today traces its origins back to around 1900, when Mr Duminy, after whom Duminy Street is named, acquired the land known at the time as "The Willows." Over the decades, this peaceful area evolved into the vibrant and character-filled neighbourhood we all cherish today.

Boston's streets are lined with architectural treasures, many reflecting the elegance and charm of early Victorian design. Our built heritage tells a story spanning more than a century, making Boston one of the area's most historically significant suburbs.

Many of our senior residents will fondly remember a time when Boston still had gravel roads, when the surrounding landscape was largely untouched, and when life moved at a gentler pace. Their memories form an important part of Boston's living heritage and remind us of the remarkable journey our neighbourhood has travelled.

With this rich history in mind, we are delighted to announce that we are in the process of establishing Friends of Boston Heritage, a community group dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and promoting Boston's unique historical character.

The group's objectives will include:

Identifying homes and buildings of historical and architectural significance.
Promoting the formal recognition and appropriate marking of heritage properties.
Preserving the unique character of our neighbourhood for future generations.
Creating awareness and appreciation of Boston's remarkable history.
Bringing together residents who share a passion for heritage conservation.

This is not merely about old buildings. It is about honouring the people, stories, architecture, and traditions that have shaped Boston into the exceptional neighbourhood it is today.

If you would like to become part of this exciting and friendly initiative, we would love to hear from you.

📞 Dennis Jones; 082 775 2345 or email: [email protected]

Join us in preserving Boston's past while shaping its future. You will discover fascinating stories, meet like-minded neighbours, and become part of a community effort that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Boston is more than a suburb. It is a living piece of history. Come and help us celebrate it. 🏡🌿✨

07/08/2026

03/08/2026

https://bit.ly/11ClevelandObjectionInfo

20/07/2026

📢 REMINDER TO ALL BOSTON RESIDENTS

There are just three weeks remaining to submit your objection to the proposed three-storey, 17-unit development at 11 Cleveland Street, Boston.

If you have concerns about the impact on our neighbourhood, please don't assume someone else will object on your behalf. Every valid objection is considered individually by the City of Cape Town.

Whether your concerns relate to:

- Increased traffic and parking pressure,
- Strain on ageing municipal infrastructure,
- Loss of privacy and sunlight,
- The changing character of our residential neighbourhood, or
- The precedent this development could set for future applications,

your voice matters.

If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to submit your objection before the closing date of 7 August 2026.

Please refer to the previous correspondence shared on the Boston Spirit groups for the objection form, objection template and the link to view the proposed building plans on the City of Cape Town website.

Please also share this reminder with your neighbours, friends and family in Boston. The more residents who participate, the better represented our community's views will be.

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their objections and to those who are preparing theirs.

02/07/2026

UPDATE

📢 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE – PROPOSED THREE-STOREY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION DEVELOPMENT

Following a number of queries received from residents, we would like to clarify the following:

CO-SIGN
Several residents have asked whether they can simply co-sign the Ratepayers' Association's objection. While we appreciate the willingness to support our submission, this is unfortunately not the most effective approach.

The City generally treats a jointly signed submission as a single objection, regardless of the number of people who have signed it. As a result, a document bearing 100 signatures may still be recorded as only one objection during the public participation process.

For this reason, we strongly encourage every resident who objects to the proposed development to submit their own individual objection. A large number of separate objections demonstrates the extent of community concern far more effectively than a single co-signed document.

To assist residents, we will make the Association's objection available as a template. You are welcome to use it as a starting point, adopt any of the arguments that are relevant to you, and supplement it with your own views or concerns. There is no need to draft an objection from scratch—what is important is that your submission reflects your own position and is submitted in your own name.

If a significant number of residents each lodge an individual objection, the City will have a much clearer indication of the level of opposition within our community.

EMAIL ADDRESS
We are aware that some residents received an "undeliverable" message when submitting their objections.

We can, however, confirm that the correct email address for submitting objections is:
[email protected]

This is the email address provided by the City of Cape Town.

Once your objection has been successfully submitted, you should receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt.

If you continue to experience any difficulties, please let us know.

BRPA