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FW: FW: [PSNA] School Committee Candidates Forum Oct. 13
by Ruth Ryals 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

fyi From: Margaret Levin [mailto:mlevin@Galenea.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:26 PM To: Ruth Ryals Subject: RE: [Neighbors] FW: [PSNA] School Committee Candidates Forum Oct. 13 For the Buena vista club http://honkfest.org/ this weekend Davis Square And this explanation from PSNA: HONK is usually on Columbus Day weekend, but it was moved back a week this year to avoid conflicting with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur on Saturday, October 8. Because Honk and the parade were moved back, so was Harvard Square Oktoberfest, which will also be Sunday, October 2. Davis Square is having its own Oktoberfest the same day (I don't know why they couldn't have waited until October 9). Ron Newman

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FW: [PSNA] School Committee Candidates Forum Oct. 13
by Ruth Ryals 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Judy Weiss Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:09 PM To: cambridgefamilies(a)yahoogroups.com; psna(a)portersquare.net Subject: [PSNA] School Committee Candidates Forum Oct. 13 Concerned about public school education in Cambridge? Want to learn more about the candidates for the School Committee? Join the Cambridge Family Information Network (www.cambridgefamilyinformationnetwork.com) for a School Committee Candidates' Forum. There are 6 incumbents running, along with 5 new candidates. All 11 candidates will be there. This is a pivotal time for the Cambridge schools. The District is in the process of creating 4 new middle schools for grades 6-8, which will open their doors next Sept. This is a major change to the way education is delivered in Cambridge and the implications will be felt from Junior Kindergarten through the high school. The event will be moderated by Monica Brady-Myerov, Senior Reporter and Assistant Managing Editor at WBUR, Boston's NPR station. Thursday, October 13, 6:30-8:30 Doors open at 6:00 pm; event begins promptly at 6:30 pm Cambridge Public Library Lecture Hall To submit a question for the candidates in advance, do one of the following: Text: 617.651.2121 e-mail: schoolcommitteequestions(a)yahoo.com snail mail: School Committee Questions 11 Norton Place Cambridge, MA 02138 A good turnout will let the candidates know that Cambridge citizens are interested and want to be involved in the school-system in Cambridge! The forum will be recorded for rebroadcast on CCTV

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FW: Property Tax Rate on Tonight's City Council Agenda
by Ruth Ryals 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Sam Seidel <sam(a)samseidel.org> Date: September 26, 2011 4:33:20 PM EDT To: "Seidel, Sam" <sam(a)samseidel.org> Subject: Property Tax Rate on Tonight's City Council Agenda At tonight's meeting, the City Council will vote on the property tax rate for FY12. The tax rate is set in September for the budget that has been adopted the prior May. The FY12 operating budget increased 1.75%, and the tax levy considered tonight will pay for that budget. The tax levy is derived by three main factors: the budget; commercial-residential tax classification; and property values. The interplay between how much the city plans to spend, the tax rate and the assessed value of property in Cambridge, determine the levy amount. The City Manager writes: "... the actual FY12 property tax levy of $299,090,641 reflects a $15,128, 942 or 5.33% increase from FY12, which is lower than the estimated increase projected in May 2011." Of course, there are other revenue sources that come into the city's coffers -- permit fees, the hotel/motel excise tax, motor vehicle excise tax, and others. The city has sought to soften the impact on the residential property tax rate by making use of these revenue sources while maintaining a strong fiscal position, providing good city services -- and holding budget expansion in check. This has proven to be even more difficult during a time when state aid has shrunk 29% since FY09. The City Manager writes: "This strategy of using an increased amount of non-property tax revenues and reserves to lower property taxes will not jeopardize our long-term fiscal health." In all of this, 86.7% of Cambridge taxpayers will see an increase of less than $250 and I will support what I determine to be good work under difficult circumstances on the part of the Finance Department (see below for more details). You all should have received the city's Tax Letter in the mail already, but if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or the Finance Department of the city. http://www.cambridgema.gov/finance.aspx Sam Seidel City Council ======================== Below is part of the City Manager's letter accompanying tonight's information. More information is here: http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cityClerk/cmAgendaList.cfm "Based on a property tax levy of $299.1 million, the FY12 residential tax rate will be $8.48 per thousand dollars of value, which is an increase of $0.32, or 3.9% from FY11. The commercial tax rate will be $20.76, which is an increase of $0.86 or 4.3% from FY11. Both increases in the tax rate are less than FY11. "However, approximately 63.9% of residential taxpayers will see a reduction, no increase or an increase of less than $100 in their FY12 tax bill. In addition, another 22.8% of residential taxpayers will see an increase between $100-$250. Therefore, a total of 86.7% of the residential taxpayers will see no increase or an increase of less than $250." Note: Expanded Online Bill Payment Opportunities -- I also would like to note that as of October 1, 2011, taxpayers will be able to pay their real estate and personal property tax bills using a credit card, debit card or electronic check (ACH), subject to a convenience fee.

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FW: [PSNA] Cambridge Recycling - September Update
by Ruth Ryals 23 Sep '11

23 Sep '11

From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Mail, Randi Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:35 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: [PSNA] Cambridge Recycling - September Update Sorry for cross-postings. please forward to Cambridge family, friends and neighbors and tell them email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov to stay in the loop. **************************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors! In this issue: . Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! . Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Prescription Meds, Syringes/Needles, Oh My! . Are You Hooked Into Freecycle and Craig's List? . Figure Out Your Footprint . Spots Still Open on Fall Recycling & Trash Tours . Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities J Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! Save energy and trees! Stop receiving unwanted junk mail and phonebooks. Cambridge residents have already prevented over 18,000 pounds of CO2 emissions since August 1st. Join them and sign up for free at https://cambridge.catalogchoice.org/. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Bulbs are not accepted with curbside recycling. Residents have several options <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardous wastecollection/florescentlights.aspx> to recycle compact fluorescent bulbs and long tubes, including at the Recycling Center and at local hardware stores. Clean up <http://www.mass.gov/dep/toxics/stypes/cflclnup.htm> broken bulbs, then bring in a plastic bag. Do not tape long tubes together and bring in a cardboard box. Prescription Meds Residents have several safe disposal options <http://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/hot-topic/medication-disposal.php> for unwanted or unused prescription medicines, including at a permanent drop box at the Police Dept at 125 Sixth Street. Place medicine (no liquids) in a sealed plastic bag and drop-off 24/7 in the lobby, near the Records Unit. Syringes/Needles Residents should collect used needles and syringes in a puncture-proof container (detergent bottles, coffee cans) and seal with tape. Bring to the ground floor kiosk at the Health Center at 119 Windsor Street. No loose needles, no medications and no other medical supplies. Residents may request sharps containers at the Health Center. . Are You Hooked Into Freecycle and Craig's List? Freecycle has 5000+ members in Cambridge and a whopping 8 million worldwide. People give and get stuff for free. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills (or the incinerator). Membership is free, go to www.freecycle.org to sign up. Craig's List features free online classifieds. The For Sale section focuses on appliances, baby gear, bikes, books, clothing, electronics, furniture, tools, toys, vehicles and more! 50+ million people in the US use the site. Go to boston.craigslist.org <http://boston.craigslist.org/> to sell items, give away stuff or save money by finding great second hand stuff! . Figure Out Your Footprint How much land area does it take to support your lifestyle? Take the quiz <http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/personal_footprint/> to find out your Ecological Footprint, discover your biggest areas of resource consumption, and learn what you can do to tread more lightly on the earth. . Spots Still Open on Fall Recycling & Trash Tours Cambridge residents are invited. Email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov to request a spot for a specific date and we'll send more info. Max of 25 people per tour. Sorry, but no one under 16 can attend. You must be able to walk at a steady pace, often on narrow metal catwalks and on stairs. We meet at DPW and carpool. The tours last all morning or afternoon. Let us know if you can drive and how many people you can take. Recycling Tours Wednesday, October 19: Meet at DPW, 1:30pm SHARP. Tuesday, November 15: Meet at DPW, 8:30am SHARP Take a virtual recycling tour here <http://zero-sort.com/> Trash Tours Wednesday, October 26: Meet at DPW, 1:20pm SHARP. Take a virtual trash tour here <http://www.wheelabratortechnologies.com/index.cfm/our-clean-energy-plants/p lant-at-work/> . Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities J Help at two trash sorts on 9/29 or 10/4. Three hour shifts (9am-12 noon or 12:30pm-3:30pm). Email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov for more info. Help at events to encourage people to take the 50% recycling pledge <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecy cling/singlestreamrecycling/recyclingpledge.aspx> and opt out of phonebooks and junk mail. You'll have fun: educate people, get a free t-shirt and enjoy the music. Email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov to tell us when you can help out, and thanks! . Danehy Park Day (9/24 rain date 9/25, 11am-4pm) . Alzheimer's Memory Walk (9/25, 10am-3pm, Canal Park) . City Sprouts Festival (10/1, Fletcher-Maynard School, 11am-3pm) . Cambridgeport History Day (10/1 rain date 10/2, Dana Park, 9am-9pm) . Oktoberfest & Honk Festival (10/2 rain date 10/16, noon-7pm) 2nd Annual Rib Festival (10/9 rain date 10/10, Cambridge St 6th-Fulkerson, Noon-6pm) 3rd Annual Walk for Literacy (10/29, 10am-2pm, Cambridge Common) 3rd Annual Superhero Road Race (10/30, 11am-2pm, Pacific Park) **************************************************************************** Forward this eNewsletter to your friends & family in Cambridge. If you would like to be taken off this list, just let me know. . Missed recycling? Please call DPW at 617-349-4800 no later than 12 noon the day after collection. . Request for toters, brochures, stickers or posters? Use our online form. <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidec ollections/curbsiderecyclingbasics/BlueBinRequestForm.aspx> Ms. Randi Mail Director of Recycling Cambridge Dept of Public Works 147 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 T 617.349.4866 F 617.349.4868 <mailto:rmail@cambridgema.gov> rmail(a)cambridgema.gov Take the 50% recycling pledge today at <http://www.cambridgema.gov/recycle> www.cambridgema.gov/recycle and get a free sticker! Recycle More. Trash Less. Email Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission is confidential, proprietary or privileged and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited and may subject you to criminal or civil penalties. If you received this transmission in error, please contact the sender immediately by replying to this email and delete the material from any computer. Email Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission is confidential, proprietary or privileged and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited and may subject you to criminal or civil penalties. 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We need more ice, and cars moved!
by Ruth Ryals 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Ruth A. Ryals IBCG Limited, LLC 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453/0848 fx 617-834-4007 cell rryals(a)comcast.net

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FW: [PSNA] Ag Fair, RiverSing . . . and FOOD TRUCKS!!
by Ruth Ryals 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

In case you want to keep eating….after our Neighborhood Cook Out. From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of shunziker(a)comcast.net Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 6:22 PM To: P.E. Kutcher Cc: psna disc list; Richdale Listserv Subject: Re: [PSNA] Ag Fair, RiverSing . . . and FOOD TRUCKS!! And, when you've had enough to eat, stick around for RiverSing, an hour and a half of music and magic that starts at 6 by the Weeks Bridge. http://www.revels.org/calendar/riversing/ Susan _____ From: "P.E. Kutcher" <pkut(a)hotmail.com> To: "psna disc list" <psna(a)lists.portersquare.net>, "Richdale Listserv" <richdale-ave-community(a)googlegroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:33:23 PM Subject: [PSNA] Ag Fair, RiverSing . . . and FOOD TRUCKS!! Hello neighbors, A quick reminder to come on down to Harvard Square this Sunday and don't forget to check out the new Food Trucks on the Charles Riverfront. Visitors to Riverbend Park (Memorial Drive Closure between Western Avenue and Eliot Bridge) this Sunday can enjoy freshly prepared food while taking in the top notch view. With the Urban Ag Fair and RiverSing taking place in the Harvard Square environs, visitors would do well to include a river stroll and partake in the tasty offerings of both food trucks. The Clover and Redbones food trucks are the first trucks participating in the Cambridge Riverfront Mobile Food Program and will be up and running this Sunday, September 18 at the corner of Memorial Drive and Hingham Street next to the New Riverside Neighborhood Park (Clover) and at the corner of Memorial Drive and Flagg Street (Redbones). Both spots have become popular gathering areas for cyclists and others enjoying the Sunday Riverbend Park (Memorial Drive Closure). BACKGROUND: Cambridge Riverfront Plan: Reconnecting People to the Water. As an outgrowth of its riverfront planning study, which generated recommendations to increase access and recreation opportunities along the Cambridge side of the Charles River, the City of Cambridge is seeking applications from qualified Mobile Food Truck or Cart operators to lease public parking locations on certain City streets adjacent to riverfront parks from which to sell freshly-prepared food and beverages to the general public. Spaces will be made available to Cambridge-licensed and permitted mobile food operators on Sundays through October 2011. Operators will apply to participate in the program and qualifying operators will be offered spaces to lease on a week-by-week basis. A per-day fee will be charged for use of the spaces. These spaces are being made available as a pilot program, which will be evaluated by City staff to determine whether and how a future program might be implemented. For more information, visit www.cambridgema.gov/mobilefood. Questions can be directed to mobilefood(a)cambridgema.gov _______________________________________________ PSNA mailing list PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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Cookout tomorrow!
by Ruth Ryals 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

For those of you still reading emails on this great weekend, We still need: More tables and chairs (check with your neighbors to remind them!) Another charcoal grill Ice (we have a tub/ice chest & would like to start getting drinks, watermelon cold early Yoga mats (for the kids!) Things for the kids to ride, play on/with (balls don't work too well, given the slope of the street) I have a few scooters, a tricycle, etc. for the little guys I also have bad mitten paddles and shuttle cocks We have Mucky Kids doing recyclables art projects for kids of all ages! Liz Vandermark and I both have chalk for sidewalk art We are light on wine, and No one mentioned coleslaw or potato salad or devilled eggs. I MUST be living in the North. See you at 2:00 tomorrow (We will begin setting up at 12:30, for those bringing hardware)! Ruth Ruth A. Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 cell rryals(a)comcast.net

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FW: Head Em Up!
by Ruth Ryals 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

This is really cute! Show the kids. Ruth From: Jim Cornie Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:06 AM To: Steve Cornie.; rryals(a)comcast.net; Mark Ryals Subject: FW: Head Em Up! Mark should show this to Jake ane Evan. Dr. James A. Cornie (FASM) CTO, Chairman Metal Matrix Cast Composites 101 Clematis Ave. Waltham, MA 02453 jcornie(a)mmccinc.com 781 893 4449 617 283 7881 (mobile) _____ From: Dan Niebauer Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 1:12 AM To: ; Subject: Fw: Head Em Up! Cowboys and their horses are no longer needed on the ranch. Much like the new generation of aircraft don't need pilots. Subject: Head Em Up! Bet you'll laugh. Head em up. Move em out. http://www.youtube.com/embed/NA-ST8nXl4U?rel=0 __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6465 (20110915) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

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FW: REMINDER: READ ME DIFFERENTLY AIRING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10:00PM
by Ruth Ryals 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

Apparently a great film by a local young person, daughter of one of our neighbors at the far end of Upland Rd. -----Original Message----- From: Jean Entine [mailto:jeanentine@igc.org] Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 11:28 PM To: Entine Jean Subject: REMINDER: READ ME DIFFERENTLY AIRING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10:00PM Hi folks, Am writing because more than several of you requested a reminder. In addition a number of you reached out to your friends and co-wokers. I wanted to give you time to remind them, as I'm reminding you. For those of you who can't watch on Monday night, the film will be on WGBH again on Sunday, September 25th at 1:00 PM. (Originally it was scheduled for 2:00 PM). I have a favor, if after seeing the film you feel so moved, will you contact WGBH http://www.wgbh.org/about/contact.cfm If they get lots of favorable feedback, they just might promote the film to their affiliates. And let me know too. I'll send your comments to Sarah. Here's the press release Sarah developed.

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FW: [PSNA] Rescue of North Prospect Church organ- WSJ.com
by Ruth Ryals 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

Now for something different! From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Karen Klinger Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 5:33 PM To: Porter Square Neighbors Association Subject: [PSNA] Rescue of North Prospect Church organ- WSJ.com Folks, Phoebe Sinclair in the just-released news from the Agassiz Neighborhood Council points out a great story in the Wall Street Journal about how an organ rescue expert worked with Lesley University to save the North Prospect Church organ, which is headed to a church in Spring, Texas, by way of a stop for restoration in Oregon. Karen http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903532804576567571589895368.ht ml

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