In September 2008, BNU members organized a petition to clearly articulate to the BRA the community's position. Over 500 people throughout Brighton signed the petition which contained the following statements:
""I support Boston College housing 100% of its students. I do not agree
575 bed off-campus dormitory at 2000 Commonwealth Avenue.
I support low impact athletic use on the lower Brighton Campus. I oppose
the construction of a 1500 seat stadium on the Brighton Campus due to its
impact on the neighborhood in terms of noise and additional traffic.
I oppose the reconfiguration of the traffic patterns as proposed by Boston
College without further study by an independent traffic consultant as
requested by residents and Task Force members."