Winter Hill Neighborhood Association

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!

We’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.