Letter: A Park For All Of Us

Malden MA

11 June, 2021

11:57 AM

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MALDEN, MA — The following letter was submitted by Ari Taylor, candidate for City Council in Ward 5. Growing up, Roosevelt Park was my park! I attended 4th of July celebrations there, summercarnivals there, went to cheerleading practices there and spent many days on the swings withfriends. I have such wonderful childhood memories at Roosevelt Park. In the past few years there has been a lot of talk about what is to become of Roosevelt Park.Some might even call it the great "Turf vs. Grass Dilemma". Many residents continually speak outagainst turf; and, I believe that certainly outweighs those who have supported turf. My question is why turf? The reasons and comments that boomerang back do not compel me toagree that turf is what is needed. It allows for a quick fix, but is not a realistic long-term solution.The mitigation of contaminated soil is disproportionate with many safety concerns. One hugecomplaint I have heard is that our elected officials, from the beginning, did not communicate toour community; especially our Salemwood School community. They are the most impacted! Residents do not feel heard and there lies the problem. As candidate for Malden City Council in Ward 5, I believe representation must include all of ourcommunity at the table. Working together yields great solutions; and one that would certainly bebetter than what we have now ~ "Turf vs. Grass Dilemma". Isn't it time for a change? Ari TaylorCandidate Ward 5 City CouncilWebsite AriforMalden.comE-Mail [email protected]: 339-224-1437She/Her/Hers#ForAllofUs