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FW: Porter Article in Metro Paper
by Ruth Ryals 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

fyi From: Emily Joy Anderson [mailto:ejoyanderson@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:28 AM To: Ruth Ryals Subject: Porter Article in Metro Paper Here is the link to an article about Porter Square in today's free Metro Paper. http://www.metro.us/boston/life/article/803651--more-than-meat-in-porter-squ are http://twitter.com/Abodeon

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FW: FW: theft alert
by Ruth Ryals 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

A good thought! From: Dick Tonachel [mailto:dicktonachel@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:27 PM To: Ruth Ryals Cc: 'Richdale Ave Community' Subject: Re: [Richdale Ave] FW: theft alert A better solution than using substandard tires is to use at least one key-locking lug-nut on each wheel. The lug-nuts--and the wheel--cannot be removed without your key. I'm surprised that a policeperson would make an unsafe suggestion. Thank you for alerting us. We are very sorry for your loss. Dick Tonachel On Mar 16, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Ruth Ryals wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Margot Goodwin Date: March 16, 2011 9:45:44 AM EDT To: Margot Welch Subject: theft alert Hi Margot, We opened our door for the newspaper this morning and in our driveway was our 2008 Toyota....tire-less. A thief (or more) was here in the night and made off with all four of our tires, leaving the bolts neatly piled and the carcass sitting on milk crates. (Guess we were lucky to still have the car). Thought our neighbors might be alert to this..the policewoman who came by this a.m. told us this has been happening in the neighborhood and recommended we put on second hand tires...the only advice she could give. Margot Goodwin of Washington Avenue Margot Welch 617-491-8781 margotgoodwin(a)mac.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Richdale Ave Community" group. To post to this group, send email to richdale-ave-community(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to richdale-ave-community+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/richdale-ave-community?hl=en.

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FW: theft alert
by Ruth Ryals 16 Mar '11

16 Mar '11

Begin forwarded message: From: Margot Goodwin Date: March 16, 2011 9:45:44 AM EDT To: Margot Welch Subject: theft alert Hi Margot, We opened our door for the newspaper this morning and in our driveway was our 2008 Toyota....tire-less. A thief (or more) was here in the night and made off with all four of our tires, leaving the bolts neatly piled and the carcass sitting on milk crates. (Guess we were lucky to still have the car). Thought our neighbors might be alert to this..the policewoman who came by this a.m. told us this has been happening in the neighborhood and recommended we put on second hand tires...the only advice she could give. Margot Goodwin of Washington Avenue Margot Welch 617-491-8781 margotgoodwin(a)mac.com

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FW: [PSNA] Porter Square MBTA station elevators going out of service
by Ruth Ryals 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

FYI, a royal pain...not just for the "disabled", but folks with baby carriages, luggage, or just plain old. Ruth -----Original Message----- From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of John Howard Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:59 PM To: Porter Square Neighbors Association Subject: [PSNA] Porter Square MBTA station elevators going out of service The MBTA has just notified us that the two elevators for the Red Line at the Porter Square station will be taken out of service for a year starting this coming weekend, 3/19/2011. The T will provide accessible shuttle to Davis Square for disabled customers. Here's the T's draft announcement: > Starting on March 21, 2011, elevators 818 (Lobby to Street) and 820 (Lobby to Red Line) at Porter Sq Station will be out of service for approximately one year while they are being replaced. > > During this time, an accessible bus shuttle will be provided between Porter Sq Station and Davis Sq Station. Please access the Red Line at Davis Sq. > > At Porter Sq: Board shuttle bus on Somerville Ave next to station entrance. > > At Davis Sq: See station official to request shuttle bus. Board bus in busway. > > Customers exiting the Red Line at Porter Sq should instead exit at Davis Sq and see a station official to request the shuttle bus. Customers boarding the Red Line at Porter Sq can take the shuttle bus to Davis, or routes 77 or 96 to Harvard Sq. > > We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200, TTY: (617) 222-5146. > _______________________________________________ PSNA mailing list PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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Living Well Network Open Computer Lounge This Week
by Colin Barr 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Our Computer Lounge sessions are educational, informative and fun while we solve simple and complex problems in a low stress, supportive environment every Wednesday. Here are some questions participants have recently brought into the Lounge: - How do I synch my iCalendar? - How can I make a simple flyer in MS Word? - What is the best anti virus software for my computer? Bring your computer questions to our next open lounge session and our staff will help you find answers. Date: Wednesday, March 16th, 1-3 PM Location: North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave. (Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room) For more information, please contact Colin at cbarr(a)agassiz.org or (617) 349-6287 x10.

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babysitter wanted
by Christine Tullius 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Hi Everyone, We're in the process of looking for a new babysitter as our previous sitter just moved to Newton. Would anyone have a sitter they wouldn't mind sharing or better yet a teenager in the neighborhood who would like to earn some college money? We have 2 children, age 7 and 4. Thanks for our help. Christine

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FW: potholes
by Ruth Ryals 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

Good idea! Some of them can eat your car or bike! Ruth -----Original Message----- From: Margot Welch Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:43 PM To: Alan Harwood Subject: potholes I don't know if some of you have been as desperate about the potholes as I have this year but I have just learned that there is a POTHOLE HOTLINE: 617-349-4854. They will do their best to come fill the hole (as some have clearly been filled) - and it isn't a perfect solution but it's much better than losing tires and tempers. I've got paper and pencil in my car and will make it a habit (or try to). Maybe numbers will help.... margot Margot Welch 617-491-8781

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FW: CORRECTION:Mass Ave Streetscape Community Meeting
by Ruth Ryals 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Just a reminder of this meeting on THURSDAY, not Wednesday! Ruth From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Jennings, Taha Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 1:00 PM To: psna(a)lists.portersquare.net Subject: [PSNA] Mass Ave Streetscape Community Meeting Help Improve Your neighborhood: Cambridge Common to Porter Square Join City of Cambridge staff to discuss development of a master plan for the Massachusetts Avenue 'streetscape'..from the Cambridge Common to Porter Square. Topics we'll explore together include long-range planning for trees, other landscape elements, pedestrian safety, transportation, street furniture and neighborhood identity and culture. Mass Ave Streetscape Master Plan - Cambridge Common to Porter Square Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm Maria L Baldwin School - Cafeteria 28 Sacramento Street To sign up for future mailings, find more information, or answer a short questionnaire: <http://www.cambridgema.gov/commontoporter> www.cambridgema.gov/commontoporter Questions? Contact Stuart Dash at 617-349-4640 or <mailto:sdash@cambridgema.gov> sdash(a)cambridgema.gov

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FW: [PSNA] Mass Ave Streetscape Community Meeting
by Ruth Ryals 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Just a reminder this meeting on Wednesday! Ruth From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Jennings, Taha Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 1:00 PM To: psna(a)lists.portersquare.net Subject: [PSNA] Mass Ave Streetscape Community Meeting Help Improve Your neighborhood: Cambridge Common to Porter Square Join City of Cambridge staff to discuss development of a master plan for the Massachusetts Avenue 'streetscape'..from the Cambridge Common to Porter Square. Topics we'll explore together include long-range planning for trees, other landscape elements, pedestrian safety, transportation, street furniture and neighborhood identity and culture. Mass Ave Streetscape Master Plan - Cambridge Common to Porter Square Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm Maria L Baldwin School - Cafeteria 28 Sacramento Street To sign up for future mailings, find more information, or answer a short questionnaire: <http://www.cambridgema.gov/commontoporter> www.cambridgema.gov/commontoporter Questions? Contact Stuart Dash at 617-349-4640 or <mailto:sdash@cambridgema.gov> sdash(a)cambridgema.gov

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I have a spare ticket to see Lucinda Williams Wednesday night at the House of Blues
by Ruth Ryals 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

Any interest in going with me? Ruth http://www.npr.org/2011/03/02/133840259/first-listen-lucinda-williams-blesse d Ruth A. Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 cell rryals(a)comcast.net

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