Westmount street being closed so children can play for one day

The idea came to Masha Ribich during a block party last year. She and a half-dozen other families in Westmount were sharing food on picnic tables while their children played together on the blocked-off street.
She realized how rare it was to see her young kids playing on the road, which is narrow and usually full of cars. The family lives close to several parks, but simple games like street hockey aren’t possible in the park or safe on their street.
“We as adults are always