December 2011 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Fatal accident
by Ruth Ryals 28 Dec '11

28 Dec '11

-----Original Message----- From: Healy, Bob [mailto:rhealy@cambridgema.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:13 AM To: Maher, David; City Council Subject: Fatal accident An MIT student was struck and killed at the corner of Mass & Vassar last evening. Cambridge & State Police accident reconstruction teams are investigating./rwh Sent from my iPad <http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge> Wicked Local Cambridge Posted Dec 27, 2011 @ 08:49 PM Last update Dec 28, 2011 @ 08:29 AM <javascript:window.print()> Print <http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1980202208/Pedestrian-dies-after -being-hit-by-truck-in-Cambridge#comments> Comment Cambridge - A man died after being hit by a truck in an accident in Cambridge on Tuesday evening, according to <http://www2.cambridgema.gov/CPD/News> Cambridge Police. At 7:40 p.m., Cambridge Police responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by a truck turning from Mass. Ave. onto Vassar heading toward Main Street, said police spokesman Dan Riviello. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity was not released pending family notification. The truck driver was checked out by EMTs but reportedly refused medial treatment. Mass. Ave. was shut down at Albany inbound and Vassar Street was closed from towards Main Street, police said. At the scene, police tape was set up at the intersection as officers directed traffic. An oil truck, owned by <http://jpnoonan.com/> JP Noonan, was idle. The truck was parked as if it was halfway into making a right turn from Mass. Ave. onto Vassar Street coming from Boston. A bike was also seen under the wheels of the tanker. David Harris contributed to this report. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2011 Cambridge Chronicle. Some rights reserved Read more: <http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1980202208/Pedestrian-dies-after -being-hit-by-truck-in-Cambridge#ixzz1hqCyuJHe> Bicyclist dies after being hit by truck in Cambridge - Cambridge, Massachusetts - Cambridge Chronicle <http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1980202208/Pedestrian-dies-after -being-hit-by-truck-in-Cambridge#ixzz1hqCyuJHe> http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x1980202208/Pedestrian-dies-after- being-hit-by-truck-in-Cambridge#ixzz1hqCyuJHe

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NY Times: "36 Hours [in] Cambridge, Mass"
by Bill Barnert 22 Dec '11

22 Dec '11

The NY Times' Travel section today has an article on "*36 Hours [in] Cambridge, Mass*". Check it out at http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/travel/36-hours-cambridge-mass.html Bill

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Mail and Newspaper Delivery
by Kelli P. Washington 21 Dec '11

21 Dec '11

Hi everyone! Does anyone know the names of our mail carrier and the person who delivers the newspaper? Thanks! - Kelli -- Kelli P. Washington kelli.washington(a)aya.yale.edu

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FW: break-in on Mt Vernon Street
by Ruth Ryals 18 Dec '11

18 Dec '11

Be wary of removable ground level ACs. Put bars on the windows, if possible. Begin forwarded message: From: Cheryl Suchors <cherylsuchors(a)gmail.com> Date: December 17, 2011 6:04:39 PM EST To: Margot Welch Subject: Re: break-in on Mt Vernon Street Thursday morning a thief or thieves removed an air conditioner from a window and broke into a house on Mt. Vernon street, taking two computers and cameras. Sadly, we all need to keep our eyes open and report any suspicious behavior.

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FW: car breakin Avon Hill Street
by Ruth Ryals 17 Dec '11

17 Dec '11

More-keep your car locked, alarmed, and in the light, if possible. Also, for the rest of us, report or stop suspicious activity around neighborhood cars, if you can do so safely. Begin forwarded message: From: MR <jmprf(a)comcast.net> Date: December 17, 2011 3:48:42 PM EST To: Margot Welch Subject: car breakin Avon Hill Street HI Margot ... A small Honda was broken into at the bottom of Avon Hill last night or this morning... Stuff in the car had been rummaged and spilled but of course we do not know what was taken. ~ m

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Re: [Neighbors] Barbeque & Bagels
by Bill Barnert 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

> I have a guest from Singapore, and before he goes back home he > MUST eat barbeque. > Red Bones? And what is best to order? > > What are other "must eats?" And where? Besides *Redbones*, the other great BBQ place is *Blue Ribbon BBQ*, on Mass. Ave. in Arlington (& in West Newton). Baby Back Ribs are must-haves at both places. > Any suggestions for superb bagel and lox brunch hang-outs? The *S&S* in Inman Square is a great bagels & lox place, and a great place to hang out. I remember one time having brunch there with a friend who had moved to Newburyport. We were sitting next to an inter-racial couple, with a lesbian couple nearby with kids, and a very diverse Cambridge-y crowd elsewhere. He looked around and said "I have GOT to move back to 617!" The best bagels are in Brookline (*Kupel's*), but for a Singaporean visitor, I'd go to *S&S*. One more suggestion: Mexican! Take him to *Olé* in Inman Square! Bill B.

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Computer Lounge Drop-In Session this Wednesday (Dec. 14th)
by Colin Barr 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

Computer Lounge Drop-In Session this Wednesday (Dec. 14th) Our Computer Lounge sessions and classes are educational, informative and fun while we solve simple and complex technology problems in a low stress, supportive environment every Wednesday. Some of the questions we answered during the last Lounge session included: Does Comcast offer seniors a discount for an Internet package? How do I create a Gmail account? How do I transfer my music from my iPod Shuffle to my computer? Join Us! Date: Wednesday, December 14, 1-3 PM Location: North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave. (Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room) We are disability accessible. --------------------------- Colin Barr Computer Lounge Coordinator Living Well Network Agassiz Baldwin Community http://agassiz.org/ cbarr(a)agassiz.org 617-349-6287 x10 ---------------------------

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FW: Another Break In
by Ruth Ryals 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

Begin forwarded message: From: Joanne or Jim Brown Date: December 13, 2011 9:22:30 AM EST To: Margot Welch Subject: Another Break In Hi, Margot, Our neighbor at 1 Avon Place was broken into on Sunday. It appears that it happened in daylight during the afternoon when no one was home. The thieves entered through the basement -- broke in the locked door underneath the bulkhead doors and then broke through another locked door leading from the basement to the 1st floor. Mary has asked me to write to alert the listserv because in addition to jewelry, her computer was taken. Please everyone be alert. Thanks, Joanne Brown 32 Avon Hill St.

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Don't forget to go vote in the special election today-Dec. 13th
by Ruth Ryals 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

WILLIAM N. BROWNSBERGER JONATHAN HECHT ROBERT B. McCARTHY TIMOTHY N. SCHOFIELD These are the four candidates listed on the ballot in the Second Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of state Senator Steven A. Tolman. See you at the polls! Ruth Ruth A. Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 cell rryals(a)comcast.net "Never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Barry Bloom's version of a Margaret Mead quote

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babysitter wanted
by Christine Tullius 08 Dec '11

08 Dec '11

Hi Everyone, I'm in the market again for a local babysitter to care for my kids, age 8 & 5 mostly during the evenings and weekends nights. Thanks and happy holidays. Christine & Stefan

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