~Photo courtesy of the City of Somerville

(L-R)
City of Somerville Director of Parks and Open Space Arn Franzen, Ward 4
residents Elizabeth Navin, Bob and Molly McCaffrey, Alderman-at-Large
Dennis Sullivan, Ward 4 Alderman Walter Pero, Andrew Sullo, Ward 4
School Committee Representative Jamie Norton, Isabella Jalali, Mayor
Joe Curtatone, David Sullo, Ilda Grossi, Ken Totah, Christine Rafal and
City Landscape Project Manager Ellen Schneider celebrated the
groundbreaking of the Grimmons Park redevelopment project on Monday,
June 1st.

Renovation of the park, located on Governor Winthrop
Road, will begin this week, and is expected to be completed by October
2009. The new park will include a water feature, picnic/dining area,
green space, and playground equipment. The historic "Grimmons Park"
arch will remain a part of the new design. "This is the kind of project
that helps knit communities together, maintain property values and
improve quality of life. Park renovations like these are prudent
investments in our neighborhoods," said Pero. "This is a large and
valuable space that needs an upgrade to realize its full potential,"
said Curtatone. "We've gotten great input from the community on our
design, and I think the resulting plan will create a more flexible and
welcoming space where kids can play and the entire community can feel
welcome." Grimmons Park has not been renovated since 1984.