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Winter Hill tidbits in the news
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mem_winterhillJust spotted a couple of interesting items in the latest Somerville News "Newstalk" gossip post. http://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/87118
I know they are long-time foes of the Yacht Club, but the fact that it is public space is interesting to me.
With some sadness, we have to report that Rite Aid is slowly being swallowed up by Walgreens here in the city. The one in Winter Hill in particular is a big time favorite. We hope that the pharmacy staff stays. They are certainly the best, always helpful and always a pleasant trip to the store. Best of luck to the pharmacists and all the others working behind the counter. Job well done!
andWe’re still reading the lease on the Winter Hill Yacht Club, which has about two years left. We found something about there is not supposed to be a fence. We’ll get back to you on this. We’re reading it and we think if the city presses hard enough, along with the state delegation, the city can turn this is into a community place for the citizens of Somerville. Someone sent us some documents – about 40 pages or so – about the club, their lease and membership list. We’re going over it and will update next few weeks. But again, we think it’s a shame all that beautiful land and docks, and most especially the clubhouse, is being used by those that don’t even live here in the city. A vast majority – we hear 80%. maybe more – live outside of the city. It’s state own land (belongs to the people) and they pay rent, but are they current? What is the amount they pay to the state? What benefit does Somerville get from it now? We know that some former criminals are members there. Actually we heard someone say the other day, “If you’re indicted, your invited.” Go by and check it out.
I know they are long-time foes of the Yacht Club, but the fact that it is public space is interesting to me.
Via Ellin Reisner:
Via the Community Alert System email from the city:
I was unable to make these meetings, but the slides have been posted from the 2 recent public meetings.
Via the Mystic River Water Association email:
From Jesse Clingan's newsletter, new meetings that affect the Hill specifically are scheduled. I'll post them here. More city-wide stuff is also in his newsletter, which you should sign up for as well. 
This was an informative and fun exercise last year when I tried it. It gives you that feeling of doing something effective and tangible, you know? Something that will deliver benefits to the residents and the wildlife over the years. 
Mystic River Watershed Association: 
It's not official-official yet, but at a meeting tonight it looks like the city neighborhood clean up event will be April 21. If we can coordinate it with the city's big event this year it will be easier than our small band of folks who had to do an offshoot cleaning session.
I had heard there would be upcoming discussions about the Draw 7 park area, and I just got this notice by email. Draw 7 park is the area along the river, past the part we know of as Baxter Park at Assembly, and runs along the river and abuts the Amelia Earhart Dam. Kind of behind the T station and the parking garages towards Everett. 
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I have good news and bad news. 
A number of Winter Hillens gathered near the open lots adjacent to the Star Market to talk with the Mayor about possible ways to add more park/greenspace to our neighborhood. It was a productive meeting and we were offered the city's support for taking the ideas further.
