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.
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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.
City of Boston ready to assist off-campus students with move-in issues
A press release from Mayor Walsh’s office announcing a comprehensive strategy to assist students moving into off-campus housing in Boston’s neighborhoods for the 2014-2015 academic year. Representatives from several City departments will conduct targeted housing inspections, trash inspections, and information drops, in student-heavy neighborhoods, from Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1, 2014.
Allston-Brighton Walk for Recovery on Sept. 13
Here are details about the 11th Annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 13, as sponsored by the Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force, Boston College, and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery In recognition of September being National Recovery Month.
Allston-Brighton Student Housing Community Dialogue on Sept. 13
The Allston-Brighton CDC is hosting a community forum on Saturday, September 13, 10:00-2:00 to discuss the impact of student housing on residential neighborhoods. The event is being held at Boston Green Academy/Another Course to College, 20 Warren Street, Brighton. Here is the flyer for the Community Dialogue with details and the agenda.
Meet Belmont Community Information Fair on August 26
If you are new to Belmont or just want to learn more about services in town, governance, departments, and the school system, as well as community groups and activities, come to Meet Belmont at the Chenery Middle School, 95 Washington Street on Tuesday, August 26, 6:00-8:30 pm. Here is the Meet Belmont flyer with full details.