On Wednesday, May 21 a fire destroyed a three-family home in Belmont. As a result, nine people have been displaced and all of their property has been lost. Several concerned citizens, part of the Belmont Corner Neighborhood Association (BCNA), have rallied together to establish a fund to provide immediate financial assistance to these victims. The …
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Watertown Footbridge Closure
Last week our office received several emails regarding the closure of the Corporal Joseph U. Thompson Footbridge in Watertown. I spoke with the DCR legislative liaison today who explained to me what has been going on. According to DCR there are expansion joints on the bridge, that are supposed to be covered by metal plates. …
Volunteer in Watertown, May 10
Our Charles River clean up on Earth Day was cold and wet but not miserable. Hopefully, the volunteers will have better weather on May 10 for the Watertown Clean up sponsored by the by Watertown Community Foundation — click for details from their website. See also their upcoming forum on May 7th about health aging.
New Posted Street Sweeping in Brighton
We have heard from several Brighton residents that are concerned about the new street sweeping schedule for Commonwealth Avenue and surrounding streets. These changes are being implemented by the City of Boston Public Works Department. I received this explanation from Public Works regarding the new sweeping schedule: The Public Works Department has received numerous complaints …
How to help the families of the fallen and injured firefighters
On Friday, Senator Brownsberger sent this message to his constituents: The tragic deaths of Boston firefighters Edward J. Walsh and Michael R. Kennedy remind us once again how much our freedom and safety depend on the courage of those who choose to serve. The Boston Firefighters Credit Union has posted a donation link so that …
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Greenough Boulevard – Watertown (Opportunity to comment)
On Thursday, March 6th the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Solomon Foundation hosted a public meeting regarding a proposal to reclaim parkland along Greenough Boulevard in Watertown. DCR Commissioner Murray sent a letter detailing the project and soliciting additional comments from residents. Additional information can be seen on the Solomon Foundation website. Andrew …
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