Wynn proposes footbridge over Mystic River

[keithn.livejournal.com]

In an interesting development that is sure to put the mayor in an awkward position, Wynn wants to build a footbridge over the Mystic river to connect the Wynn casino site to Assembly Square. I know the possibility of a bridge has had support from people who don't even plan on visiting the casino, but according to our mayor: “A footbridge would benefit Steve Wynn and Steve Wynn only."

Read more at http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/12/wynn-resorts-footbridge-span-mystic/2i7jPr6hCYwSjTCsWwoxpI/story.html

Comments

[paradoox.livejournal.com]

Well, that's what you think, but the restaurant scene in Waltham seems to me to be doing better than the restaurant scene in Somerville. I know which one I go to when I want an enjoyable evening out.

[ron_newman]

Has Waltham really gotten rid of parking meters? Their web site has a whole section about parking meters. I thought you had to pay to park in the city garage next to the Embassy Cinema.

[paradoox.livejournal.com]

You are correct, the lots are metered but the streets (esp Main and Moody Streeets) are not metered. (I had forgotten about that because I rarely if ever need to park in one of the lots.)