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Robert B. Antonelli, President of the West Somerville Senior Citizens Housing Neighborhood, which includes the 240 residences in 4 buildings at 1 and 2 Capen Court, the Waterworks, and the VNA.

Mr. Antonelli’s group is requesting a public meeting of the current owners of 501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Ward 7 City Councilor, the representatives of the DCR, Somerville Fire Department, and Somerville Inspectional Services to discuss the future development plans for 501 Mystic Valley Parkway. This one-acre development will affect the abutting cities & towns of Cambridge, Medford, Arlington, and Belmont. Any representatives from any of those 4 cities & towns are invited to the meeting. Mr. Antonelli can be contacted at 617-623-0123. A date has yet to be determined.

— Robert B. Antonelli