Ashmont T Station

Reform Agenda Update

A great summary of the recent work to reform public pensions. What does that have to do with Ashmont? See the end of the video to be reminded of how our calls to legislators will affect the course of public transportation. Watch the video for yourself and let your elected officials know how you feel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vAj6kOcjw

Amenities 2

The MBTA is planning on installing the concrete base for the moon statue and there will be water and electrical hook-ups out there, somewhere.

Amenities

I'll take some photos to illustrate my points on the North Plaza but this might be the time to ask if there really is a plan to install the sculpture and water and lighting in the plaza. One never knows how or why things get installed or not. Lots of concrete work that will be impossible to alter.

Looking South

Late commute in the morning. Station looks good. Aside from smelly port-a-potty backed up next to the platform. Roof steel is painted and this is starting to look like a real train hall.

Late breaking news: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 7 PM

See the attached flyer and make plans to attend.

Christopher Stanley (617) 510-5334

Begin forwarded message:

> From: SMAMS OFFICE > Date: May 18, 2009 4:33:56 PM EDT > To: "office.smams@verizon.net" > Subject: Public Hearing re $13 Million for Dot Ave Improvements -
> TUESDAY, MAY 19, 7 PM >

> Hello Everyone - >
> Sorry for the short notice, but I received this just now. The Mass
> Highway Dept. is holding a hearing Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 PM at
> Dorchester House re "Signal and Intersection Improvements Project on
> Dorchester Ave." (Please see attached flier for more details.) This
> is better known locally as the "Dorchester Ave Project" - a multi-
> year effort by residents, businesses, civic groups and the City to
> improve the Dot Ave streetscape. It also includes the Peabody
> Square renovations, which began on a separate track but are now
> being funded together with the larger project. >
> This is a $13 Million project, and significant funds from the
> federal stimulus program are making construction possible. Please
> join us at Dorchester House, 1345 Dorchester Ave., and show your
> support for this crucial project! Also, please feel free to forward. >
> Thanks, >
> Dan Larner > --
> St. Mark's Area Main Street, Inc. > 1914 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Mass. 02124 > Tel: 617-825-3846 Fax: 617-825-3847 > office@smams.org www.smams.org

>

Photos of Station Construction

At last, the entire inbound platform is open. It's a nice space.

Updated Service Advisory - Alternate Service On Red Line May 16th ONLY

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please be advised that due to expected inclement weather this Saturday evening into Sunday, this weekends Red line Diversion will be in effect on Saturday May 16th ONLY! Sunday is expected to have regular Red Line Service.

As always, feel free to forward this update to constituent or member groups and forward any inquiries to our MBTA construction hotline at 617 222 6757. Thanks, Joe Nolan