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University Merges Allston-Brighton, Cambridge Community Football Days

Aiden told Faust that he wanted to go to Harvard, while Liam told the University President that he aspired to become a video game executive.

Saturday’s event marked the third time the family has attended Community Day.

In the past, Timothy recalled, the event “was much better, much more interactive” and featured footballs and a bean bag toss.

Timothy added that he would like to see the University offer more jobs to Allston-Brighton residents and continue to foster a relationship with the community, particularly with “young ones with college in the future.”

The University’s relationship with Allston residents has been rocky in the past few years due to Harvard’s stalled expansion in the neighborhood.

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Harvard is now moving forward in planning the development of its property in the area.

Allston resident Linda A. O’Connor acknowledged that the University is trying to improve its relationship with Allston via events like Community Day, but added, “I don’t know how well it’s working.”

Timothy described the community day as “something expected. It’s the least you can do.”

“But,” he added, “we definitely do appreciate this.”

—Staff writer Rebecca D. Robbins can be reached at rrobbins@college.harvard.edu.

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