First impressions what they are, the fact of the matter is the Blackstone/Franklin Squares Neighborhood Association (BFSNA) and the Parks Department has found great success this pandemic summer with the first official pilot of a Human Quadrant – which comes as a peace agreement between non-dog people and dog owners who all use the two squares.

BFSNA President Toni Crothall said at the September meeting of the Association this year – the first official year of the compromise – has shown great traction as those who wish not to have contact with dogs have their area and those wishing to use the park for leashed and off-leash dog activities have three areas (Both Franklin and Blackstone Squares are arranged in four quadrants divided by large sidewalks).