COM 346 #2017 · Communication to the City Council · Aug 7 2017

dcr Massachusetts 2017 AUG -2 AM 10: 48 OF THE CITY CLER! CAMDRIDGE. MASSACHUSETT July 26, 2017 Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk City of Cambridge City Hall 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Dear Ms. Lopez, Thank you for your letter and enclosed Policy Order sponsored by Councillor Devereux regarding the plan to keep Memorial Drive open to motor vehicles on Sunday July 30t & Sunday August 6' and the impact that will have on Riverbend Park. We at DCR understand your concerns and the importance of Riverbend Park, however due to safety concerns DCR will need to keep Memorial Drive open for those two Sundays. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and we value our continued partnership and collaboration. Thank you for your support of DCR and our programs which benefit so many Massachusetts citizens and other visitors. We understand the importance of outdoor recreation for our shared constituents and the health benefits and enjoyment which comes from being surrounded by nature. Thank you again for your support and understanding. Sincerely LeoP Boy Commissioner COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS • EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Department of Conservation and Recreation Charles D. Baker Matthew A. Beaton, Secretary, Executive 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Governor Office of Energy & Environmental Afiairs Boston MA 02114 [phone removed] [phone removed] Fax Karyn E. Polito Leo Roy, Commissioner Lt. Goveror www.mass.gov/dcr Department of Conservation & Recreation