West Roxbury Civic & Improvement Association to meet tonight.
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West Roxbury City Councilor Matt O'Malley is leading the way for a dog run/dog park to be in the neighborhood.
(Editor's note: The June 14th meeting that was to take place at the West Roxbury Education Complex to discuss the second phase of Millennium Park has been cancelled and moved to the fall due to scheduling conflicts.) Since taking office last November, District 6 Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley has consistently said the establishment of a dog park or dog run in West Roxbury was one of his primary legislative initiatives. Now, he says, "the ball is rolling" on establishing a spot inside Millennium Park for dogs to run free -- legally. "The expansive land does include some areas...that would be ideal for a dog park on the grounds," said O'Malley. Presently, dogs often run free at Millennium Park away from owners despite warnings posted …
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DJ Grace
3:25 pm on Monday, July 18, 2011
In addition to having our dogs get plenty of exercise, many of us who walk with our dogs go to the park to get exercise as well. If there is to be a dog park it would need to be a very large area that allows for walking and not just hanging out. Part of the joy of the park is it's beauty. Lots of people use the park for many different activitiesin addition to dog walking: running, biking, … more ›