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Alderman at Large, Denise Provost, has a piece in the October 12, 2005 issue of her e.newsletter, "Somerville At Large," asking for input regarding the proposal for a fenced-in off-leash recreational area in Nunziato Field from "those involved in Youth Soccer, and other users of the playing field." I'm sure she means that she wants to hear from all residents who enjoy the park:

4) "OFF-LEASH" PROPOSAL FOR NUNZIATO - AND SOME QUESTIONS

Last Thursday's Community Meeting on the city's plans to create an off-leash dog area ("dog run") in part of Nunziato Field revealed important design details. The off-leash area is proposed to be located on the west (Putnam Street) side of the playing field, with an entrance there, and another on Summer Street. The plan is to enclose a mostly rectangular 9,000 square feet of Nunziato Field's 42,000 square feet of land - I will attempt to obtain an image of the design and post it on my website.

I would be interested in hearing from those involved in Youth Soccer, and other users of the playing field, as to whether they have had input into this plan so far. I will be proposing that the city mark the proposed boundary of the off-leash area in a visible way, post the plan on the site, and invite comment. Since this would be the city's only off-leash area, it occurs to me that it could become fairly crowded at times - has anyone any thoughts on what would be a reasonable maximum capacity for the proposed off-leash area?

copyright 2005 Denise Provost

If you have not already contacted Alderman Provost to tell her that a fenced-in off-leash recreational area is a much needed amenity in Nunziato Field and, indeed, in each of Somerville's seven wards, please do so today:

Denise Provost
20 Albion Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-1130
denise at provost-citywide.org

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Dogs helping dogs

Your dog can help the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations are still needed!

Pet Spa, 669 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA is sponsoring a Doggie Costume Contest to benefit Noah?s Wish, Saturday afternoon, October 29th at 1:00.

A minimum donation of $10 is suggested to enter your dog in the contest.

More pictures from Pet Spa's 2004 Costume Contest (Right click and select "View Image" to see larger pictures):

Posted by Michèle at 10:01 AM
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Please check out the information on the som|dog website about the candidates in the 2005 Municipal Elections!

"Cos" wrote, in the Davis Square Community on Live Journal:

To vote for Somerville Board of Aldermen this November 8th, if you're not already registered to vote in Somerville, you need to register by Wednesday at 8pm. You can register in person at the Somerville Elections Department, downstairs in city hall at the corner of Highland and School Street. They're open 8:30-4:30 today and tomorrow, and staying open until 8pm on Wednesday.

You can also pick up a form at any city hall in Massachusetts and mail it to Somerville, just make sure it's postmarked by Wednesday. If you fill out the form on your own, make sure to:

- check both boxes in part 1 (you're a citizen; you're gonna be over 18 on election day)
- include your identification number, which is either your drivers license number or the last four digits of your social security number (not the whole thing)
- pick a party affiliation - or "no party (unenrolled)"

Those are the three things people miss most often, and if you miss any of them, they'll ask you to register again, and you'll miss the deadline. Also, if you get your mail at some address other than your actual residence (like some dorms, for example), pay attention to the two address lines, one for where you actually reside, the other for where you get mail.

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Posted by Michèle at 11:30 AM
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