Community Corner

Five Things to Know for Friday

Essential daily information at a glance.

1. Weather: Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

2. If you've got an opinion about which option the state should choose for life after the Casey Overpass (i.e. a ), time is running out to register it. Email the Department of Transportation at john.romano@state.ma.us by Tuesday. And, attached to this post is a video by Pete Stidman of the Boston Cyclists Union explaining why he supports the "at-grade" plan. I couldn't find similar pro bridge material, but if someone points it out I'll be happy to post it.

3. Continuing with Casey Overpass news, the Gazette is reporting about charges the state is biased toward the "at-grade" option. In an editorial, they call for more time to be given for community input.

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4. Looking toward the weekend, there's too much going on to summarize here, so please check out the calendar. If you've got kids, one "don't miss" item is the on Saturday at the Monument (2 p.m.) and Hyde Square (2:45 p.m.).

5. The nascent Occupy JP movement, after a contre-temps about pitching a camp at the Unitarian church, is holding a .

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