The Board of Aldermen Special Committee on Parks and Open Space has completed business pertaining to Board Order #189736 : That the Director of SPCD Submit the HUD Letter Regarding CDBG Eligibility of the Proposed West Somerville Dog Park, to the Committee on Parks and Open Space for Review Before Sending the Letter. Michael Lambert, Director of Transportation, advised the committee when it met on November 22 that the city is presently entering into the design phase of the Quincy and Cross Street sites and expects to discuss planning on issues relating to site control from the DCR and conservation in the fall of 2011.

The Somerville Dog Owners Group extends our appreciation to Ward Six Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz for her comments at the regular meeting of the entire Board the following evening, saying that she will put in an order in advance of the fall to make sure that the proposed off-leash recreational area in west Somerville is addressed in due order after the Quincy Street and Cross Street park projects.