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Neighbors urge Cambridge to coordinate multi-agency response after rise in needles, encampments on Alewife paths
Summary
Multiple residents and neighborhood groups told the council the Alewife-area linear paths have seen increased drug use, needles and encampments and urged the City to lead coordination across property owners (City, MBTA, DCR, private developers) and to continue needle-sweep efforts and improved lighting and detour planning during construction.
Residents who walk and use the Alewife-area linear park and paths urged the Cambridge City Council on Oct. 6 to back a policy order (agenda item 142) asking the city manager and city departments to coordinate with property owners and nearby developers to improve safety, sanitation and maintenance along Russell Field, the Alewife T headhouse routes and adjacent paths.
Lisa Burke, representing the Alewife Study Group and a resident of 20 Castle Park, thanked councilors and staff for walking the…
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