It has been five months and counting since the DCR made public its findings that the Arborway Crossing is dangerous and in need of improvement, but so far nothing--not even a temporary measure--has been done to make the crossing safer. For more information, see Chris Helms' article below, as well as the DCR's report (link below). The DCR can be contacted here: dcr.updates@state.ma.us
Arborway Crossing Safety Under Examination Tuesday Night
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The DCR's report is viewable here: http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/news/public-meetings/materials/parklands/2014-5-6-arborway-presentation.pdf
Resident Clay Harper noticed dozens of red oaks being planted this week along the Arborway. Harper said that, by his count, the Department of Conservation and Recreation had planted 41 trees as of Wednesday: Thirty between the Upper Arborway and Arborway proper in the median between Hillside and Centre, eight in the median between Kelly and Murray circles and three on the Arboretum side near the gate that gives on to the Hunnewell Building. "From my perspective, this is a very welcome sight and timely restoration of the Parkway character," Harper wrote in an email, "but it is unclear to me how this might effect some of DCR's planning for the Hunnewell crosswalk." The state and community groups have been working on how to make that crosswalk safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The health of oaks along the Jamaicaway has been an issue in recent years, with grub infestations harming mature trees.
Rise and shine, JP. Here's your Morning Memo for Tuesday, June 10. Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates to Hold Forum in JP: Here's something I'd like to put on your radar, even though it's not until next Monday. The Ward 19 Democratic Committee is among the sponsors of a forum involving all the Democrats aiming to take Deval Patrick's place. The incumbent isn't running.
It's a beautiful morning, neighborhood. Here's your Morning Memo for all things JP. Eat Tapas, Buy Books, Snag Records for a Cause: Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10 percent of sales at Tres Gatos goes to JP Centre/South Main Streets. That means whether you get dinner, pick up a new novel or buy some fresh-pressed vinyl, you'll be helping an organization that supports local businesses. Concerned About Biking and Walking Safely on the Arborway?: As we mentioned in Monday's Morning Memo, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Arborway Coalition are hosting a meeting about pedestrian and bicycle safety on the Arborway near the main entrance to the Arboretum.
Here's your Morning Memo for all things JP for Monday, May 5. A Safer Arborway?: As you plan your week, consider attending Tuesday night's meeting about pedestrian and bicycle safety on the Arborway near the main entrance to the Arboretum. The state will be making proposals about how to improve the Upper Arborway Crossing. 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist, 6 Eliot St. Jamaica Pond Association Meets Monday Night: Also on the civic docket is the May meeting of the neighborhood association for Pondside residents.
Recommendations for improving pedestrian and bicycle safety at the Upper Arborway crossing at the main entrance of the Arboretum will be presented. This public meeting is co-hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Arborway Coalition and partners.
