In response to efforts by Representative David Rogers, the MBTA Commuter Rail has scheduled an additional morning stop in Belmont Center. Here is the MBTA’s letter to Representative Rogers.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
National Drug Take Back Day: Sat. Sept. 27
National Take Back Days emphasize Safe Medication Collection and serve as a reminder to dispose of unwanted or expired medication. Properly disposing of medication helps keep it out of the hands of our youth while ensuring that its disposal is not harmful to the environment.
WCF announces Healthy Watertown grant program
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces that its “Healthy Watertown” Program will award $19,000 in grants designed to help organizations that serve Watertown to develop new programs with a health focus, broadly defined, or continue existing programs. Grant applications are due by October 27, 2014.
I-90 Median Barrier Replacement Project Website
The I-90 Median Barrier Replacement Project has already appeared in the headlines for delays caused by lane closures related to construction. This project is scheduled to take two years to complete. Here is the project timeline from MassDOT:
Federal grant for Ruggles Station will support the Longwood area
Senator Brownsberger attended the 9/12 announcement by Governor Patrick and other state, local, and federal officials that a $20 million federal grant will add an 800-foot commuter rail platform to Ruggles Station. The station is a vital transportation hub serving the Longwood Medical and Academic Area represented by the senator. We share this press release from the Governor’s office.
Overnight Construction in Belmont – Concord Ave to Brighton Street
There will be potentially disruptive construction in Belmont the weekend of September 13th and 14th. MassDOT sent out this advisory warning of around the clock work this weekend: