Amy McCreath shares information about “Blue Christmas”, a service of candle-lighting, reflection, song, and prayer, welcoming people of all faiths who find the holiday season hard because of grief or loss. The service is on Thursday, December 7 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown.
Community News/Concerns
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Rt 2 Exit to 128 (95) – can we keep it?
Rich Carlson reports favorably about the diversion of traffic westbound on Route 2 from the Haden Avenue on-ramp, which is temporarily utilizing the breakdown lane for traffic headed northbound on I-95–and wishes the diversion could be made permanent .
NMA E-Newsletter: #304: Wiping Out While Riding the Wave of “Smart Growth”
Rich Carlson posts this caveat about “smart growth”, road design, and unanticipated issues for auto and bicycle commuters in Long Beach, California as a warning about potential problems in the new Trapelo Road roadway design.
Mayor Menino
I am among the very many who feel a sense of real loss. Tom Menino was a brilliant and caring man. Here is some information for those who wish to extend their own condolences.
Butler School PTA Fun Run
This from the Butler School PTA: On Friday, November 7th, students at Daniel Butler Elementary School are going to exercise for their own cause by participating in a one-mile Fun Run. It’s going to be a great event, bringing members of our community together to promote health and fitness while raising money for our school.
National Food Day at Belmont Acres Farm
Mike and Hermik who run Belmont Acres Farm offered these photos and report their celebration of National Food Day on October 25.