Our annual block party in August was held in conjunction with the Youth Grow Kids from the Regional Environmental Council. The kids shared their produce and delicious side dishes while the GHNA manned the grill. The women of the Linda Fay Griffin House served as hostesses. Youth Grow provided many fun activities for the kids. We had music, visits from our elected officials, and the Worcester Police and Fire Departments and many Worcester agencies joined us with information tables. Highlights of the block party included neighbor Nancy Callendar being given a key to the city and a proclamations from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and a special visit from our own Miss Massachusetts! Among the comments was this one: "The best block party ever!" Thank you to our many sponsors!

The GHNA has just been notified that we have been awarded the transportation-justice grant that we applied for. We hope to use the grant to RE–IMAGINE lower Lincoln Street, from the Burncoat split to the Nativity school. We will be looking at walking, cross walks, safety, and other concerns as the year goes on. Come share your ideas! We need neighborhood participation in order to make this worthwhile.

Stay tuned neighbors! Spring is coming and we have big plans!