To: Chris Cook, Park Commissioner, The Massachusetts State House, The Massachusetts State Senate, and Governor Charlie Baker
Save our PARK
This is in response to a proposal to remove the fencing around the Comm Ave Mall between Mass Ave and Charlesgate East. Those who sign are saying NO to fence removal to protect the safety of our community.
Why is this important?
Recently there was a recommendation to tear down the fences on the block of the Commonwealth Mall between Charlesgate East and Mass Ave. The point was to save money and save the grass.
Signers of this petition take exception to that as we value security over grass. The plethora of car, bike, pedestrian accidents near the park is a burden on our block. The fence has prevented many cars from crashing onto the lawn and injuring or mortally harming those in the park. Without the fence, less community members would be able to safely use the park without the thread of harm. While arguments are made that other blocks don't have the fence, they also don't have the high traffic caused by Storrow Drive, Mass Ave, the Fens and Kenmore Square converging into one intersection.
Please help us keep the Fence by signing below. Say NO to fence removal.
Signers of this petition take exception to that as we value security over grass. The plethora of car, bike, pedestrian accidents near the park is a burden on our block. The fence has prevented many cars from crashing onto the lawn and injuring or mortally harming those in the park. Without the fence, less community members would be able to safely use the park without the thread of harm. While arguments are made that other blocks don't have the fence, they also don't have the high traffic caused by Storrow Drive, Mass Ave, the Fens and Kenmore Square converging into one intersection.
Please help us keep the Fence by signing below. Say NO to fence removal.