Fundraiser for Peter Valentine & the Cosmic Moose

This week, as temperatures dropped, our friend and much beloved member of the Central Square community, Peter Valentine's pipes froze and burst, causing the first and second floors of his home to flood. Thanks to quick acting friends, damage was contained to a portion of the house, ruined furniture and carpets were removed, and the majority of his possessions were safeguarded.

Now comes the challenge of rebuilding what was lost while maintaining the creative space Peter has so carefully tended to for decades.

In partnership with neighbors, the Central Square BID is organizing a neighborhood effort to raise funds to complete this work quickly, so the house can be restored to a safe condition and Peter can recoup what he's lost. Funding will cover: 

- Demolition and dumpster
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Sanitization
- Reconstructing of drywall
- Replacement household items, like furniture

For those who have never met Peter, you've likely seen his work! His home, by far the most colorful and conversational in Central Square, is located at the corner of Brookline and Franklin Street, and is affectionately referred to as the Cosmic Moose.

For more on the history of Peter's house, check out this Atlas Obscura article: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cosmic-moose-and-grizzly-bears-ville and this CCTV video: https://www.cctvcambridge.org/moosewall