Linda Dorcena Forry

Plan a visit to the Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers’ Market this Friday. Located at the new Ashmont Station Plaza (intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Ashmont Street), this annual market is open every Friday from 3-7 p.m., July 9 through October 29. This week, the Boston Cyclists’ Union will be on hand performing routine tune-ups free of charge, and brake repairs at a nominal fee to cover the cost of parts.

MassDOT’s contractor will be working overnight on the Neponset River Bridge, which carries traffic between Boston and Quincy on Sunday, July 25, Monday, July 26, and Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

During the work, there will be a double, southbound (outbound) left lane closure in place from 10:30 PM to 6 AM and all southbound traffic will be directed off at the Hancock Street ramp. Drivers destined to Quincy Shore Drive will be detoured along Hancock Street, turn left at East Squantum Street and follow to Quincy Shore Drive.

Rep. Forry is happy to announce the birth of her daughter, Madeline Casey Forry, who was born on Tuesday, July 13. Madeline joins big brothers John, 6, and Conor, 3.

In light of the recent discovery of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) in Jamaica Plain, it is important that everyone be informed of the invasive pest that has had a staggering impact on several of our cities and towns.

Join Boston Bikes, BCYF, Franklin Park Coalition, DotBike, JP Bikes and RozzieBikes for a fun day of cycle activities! “R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride in Franklin Park” will be going on this Saturday, July 17th, from 10am-2pm in Franklin Park. There will be plenty of activities and things to do including: bikes to borrow for free; escorted family friendly rides of various distances so everyone can find a ride right for them; a bike maintenance station; helmet giveaways while they last, and other fun bike activities.

The registration area will be located across from the Giraffe entrance of the Zoo accessible via Pierpont Rd. off of Circuit Drive.