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>NATIONAL GRID UPDATE

On November 13, 2008, the proposed ordinance by Councilman John Lombardi that seeks to prevent National Grid's objectionable gas meter relocation practices passed the City Council's Ordinance Committee unanimously.  We are optimistic that the proposed ordinance will receive full City Council approval.  We commend those who spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance at the committee hearing.

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>ALDRICH-DEXTER WALL TO BE PRESERVED

The historic wall that surrounds the former Aldrich-Dexter field will not be compromised for the construction of the proposed new Nelson Fitness Center.  Brown University has confirmed that earlier plans to remove a section of the wall to enable a more expansive view of the proposed new fitness center have been rejected.  We commend the university for its willingness to consider the community's concerns on this issue.

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>BROWN CONSTRUCTION PLANS ON HOLD

Brown University has announced that several pending major construction projects are on hold by reason of the economic downturn.  These projects apparently include construction of the proposed Creative Arts Center and Mind-Brain Building.  We will continue to monitor these projects in the months ahead.  

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>UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Monday, 12 January 2009, CHNA at School One, 220 University Ave., 7pm.

All meetings are open to the public.

Best wishes to all for the holidays!

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