If you are out tonight observing National Night Out, you will see dog owners out walking our dogs. We will enjoy your company! Dog walking is a deterrent to criminal activity, and dog owners go out to walk our dogs every night.
Somerville is celebrating National Night Out tonight at Foss Park, but, because Foss Park is posted "No Dogs Allowed," dog owners who wish to spend the evening with their canine companions will miss out on tonight's community festivities.
Correction 6 August 2004: Many, many thanks to reader Peter Ungar, who reminds me in a comment here that Foss Park is one of five parks within Somerville that are owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Urban Parks and Recreation (formerly the Metropolitan District Commission [MDC]) and is neither under the jurisdiction of the City of Somerville nor posted "No Dogs Allowed." Although I can't seem to find the leash laws for parks under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, according to the Chairman of the Foss Park Neighborhood Association, Foss Park, which Strummer and I look forward to visiting soon, is in fact posted "Leash And Pick Up After Dogs: $200 Fine."
I trust that many Somerville dog owners enjoy visiting Foss Park, and I hope that everyone else in Somerville had a great time celebrating National Night Out this year. I'm sorry that Strummer and I missed it! We'll be there next year!
Posted by Canis Major at August 3, 2004 12:44 PM in the following categories: Events , SomervilleDear Canis Major and "somerville dog,"
We would just like to correct an erroneous statement under the title ?National Night Out? on August 3, 2004.
There is no signage that excludes dogs from Foss Park. The only posted restriction that exists states "Leash And Pick Up After Dogs: $200 Fine."
The difference is that Foss Park lies under the jurisdiction of the State Police, since the property belongs to the Commonwealth, not the City of Somerville.
All are welcome to enjoy Foss Park as long as posted signs are adhered to.
Thank you very much.
Respectfully Yours,
Peter Ungar, Chairman
Foss Park Neighborhood Association
"CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH PARK RESTORATION"
Posted by: Foss Park Neighborhood Association at August 5, 2004 1:40 PM