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Director of SPCD responding to #204324 re: the potential Merriam Street/Charlestown Street Park.
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To the Honorable Board:
RE: Order 204324 - That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the potential acquisition of Merriam Street/Charlestown Street Park.
The parcel identified for potential acquisition for park space is currently under the control of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The state intends to make use of this parcel in support of the Green Line Extension project throughout the construction contract period for both field office and material storage/laydown. As the end of the construction period approaches, the state will determine whether it needs to retain ownership of the parcel for public purposes or dispose of the parcel through sale or lease to a third party. OSPCD has informed the state that the city’s neighborhood development plan and approved zoning for the Union Square area has been based on the proposed use of this parcel for public open space and recreational uses. Further, the city has requested the opportunity to work with the state to accomplish these proposed uses before any sale or lease to a third party is attempted by the state
Michael F. Glavin, Executive Director
Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development