UMass President Marty Meehan: God bless you and welcome to Newton!

It could have only been the hand of God; the purchase of Mt Ida College by U Mass announced today will save the half of Carlson Ave Woods that was not sold to the Mormon Church. This is not official yet, but quite likely from all we've read and heard during the day. Here are the links to the information about the purchase: Joint Press Release Letter from President Brown Statement from the Board of Trustees Boston Globe Article Village 14

The news of the last few weeks are: 1) On February 25, Mt Ida College announced its intent to merge with Lasell College, but the deal ultimately fell through one month later. 2) On March 6, Mount Ida neighbors received a letter from Brendon Homes, inviting us to see the latest version of their plans to destroy Carlson Ave Woods. 3) On March 14, some of us attended that meeting, and nothing new. They're still planning to destroy Carlson Ave Woods. 4) In Late March, we receive