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Living Well Network Computer Lounge- This Wednesday 1-3PM
by Colin Barr 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Living Well Network Computer Lounge Drop-In Session this Wednesday Our Digital Camera Workshop last week was a big success! We will be holding more workshops in the near future so stay tuned. Here are some questions participants have recently brought into the Lounge: How can I post pictures on my Facebook page? Can someone show me how to use my iPad? Why can't I download my camera pictures to my computer? Bring your computer questions to our next open lounge session this Wednesday and our staff will help you find answers. Date: Wednesday, May 2nd, 1-3 PM Location: North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave. (Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room. Disability accessible). Join us every Wednesday at the Computer Lounge to learn in a low-stress supportive environment. Lounge sessions and classes are free for LWN Members and $20 per session/class for drop-ins. --------------------------- Colin Barr Living Well Network Coordinator Agassiz Baldwin Community http://agassiz.org/ cbarr(a)agassiz.org 617-349-6287 x10 ---------------------------

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FW: News from Agassiz Neighborhood Council
by Ruth Ryals 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Some good info. From: Phoebe Sinclair [mailto:terry@agassiz.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Phoebe Sinclair Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 10:41 AM To: rryals(a)comcast.net Subject: News from Agassiz Neighborhood Council April 27, 2012 ANC Seal <http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs039/1101938737231/img/94.gif> Agassiz Neighborhood Council Community Notice A service of <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunBvt-Rpj0E7_kxgV8oSXMWEG2mjywT0aACb YB0QWlszWyqynCA8iVDfTGMrRu2F5dz6snjavcYO1L9QJyrIc5CNaL3f_VeUyBgGHY2M_VX3EZCk Moj4G6Ox> The Whistler In This Issue Harvard Community Updates Jane's Walk in "The Port" Cambridge Recycling Updates North Mass. Ave. Zoning Local Resource for Classical Music Lovers Quick Links <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunDuPogt8UVcREdyHmr-ZGSZwqF0Te-3i7At M42kex55P3PXdPlGICxgreITAtYTgB4KPLukqxZQ0-nZ9fy2gbOW3H-cKF_lW2frkVZ8qTeJX76K GmecVsfh> Whistler Newsletter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunAnxhpo5QFwz2xbfLjhQHhJdPBxlhaLc9Fd _GsCEEYFnKbH5gaki1R6HADa_WKFAqd1pvFzD-cHZRHQIcGv-v-yEErQ1vyZK4Zd6CGs2kNW7DBO D4W0oa6E> About ANC <mailto:psinclair@agassiz.org> Contact Us More Cambridge News <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunCVf-mVtB8Zt1d7zmV6IKkZA_HNTs2gRS6z Iecl0SJpUmFxI6KU45uflhpk6dZCvV8GpO8Jyz89gHqkaAHZEL5KxdswgAKHsgJFu0CcZHGnIQ== > Cambridge Community Television <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunCiarMM0CzJKDGpYTRfmcSCoCI08zP76CCG mdpRG-s6lcrOpT497-Mdxj8LG40YTWU2W3SUGpBLYGGLhwakjiF754DNZn9w3mB5SGLwcmwCuUVm TLdw7HbpvvW0uPOTo-k=> CCTV NeighborMedia <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunBiJE6LQP9xwpU_sfrnudaJq4knzsyo-OAz 1YrrJ5j-Sbf8hDj6a2uoAD2MoctAsE8Tmzl2tbbsvluWXIpgDHJ8vWNMBHyc0yHFO66MTNidfA== > City of Cambridge <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunDuhwnLxpIMlOflsi3FZz0edYUHPuqrvURG BiWabQaZX-u650gHukax6_2Cpn7PjR0kUDs-JQixHg_Pb01_0SNpV0_5-56TCAyuaJoWnN8C-D9p rTHom2IMmgDpX7JDi-Q=> Harvard University e-connect <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunDbMr0XRgWCFN8LILAcmRUz-jQDTYDYFMqK UW73KI_KNk8scBjL_SZ9wQccQD2j0y1bTwTVdkR6bkCcdZ_LaHUkKGxtc_t5HPs=> American Academy of Arts and Sciences <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101938737231> Join Our Mailing List Community Notices are submitted by members of Agassiz and nearby communities and do not necessarily represent the views of Agassiz Baldwin Community. Harvard University Community Updates Dear Neighbors, I am pleased to invite you to a number of exciting events and activities on Harvard's campus over the next few weeks. These events include the John Harvard Book Celebration featuring faculty lectures and youth programming, public arts performances, and science exhibits. We hope that you are able to take advantage of these opportunities to join us. Below are details on a selection of these events: Cambridge Science Festival - April 20-29 Harvard has been a sponsor of the Cambridge Science Festival since its inception in 2007. Harvard is hosting more than a dozen programs during the annual 10-day festival, including special museum events with stand-up comedians and exploration stations at the Harvard Observatory. For a full calendar of events beginning on Friday, April 20, click here. Slow Dancing Installation - April 20-29 Come see the Boston premiere of David Michalek's large-scale installation featuring slow-motion video portraits of dancers from around the world in front of Widener Library in Harvard Yard. Arts First - April 26-29 The annual event includes over 225 music, theater, dance, film, and visual arts events, most that are free of charge and open to the public. Festival highlights include: A Performance Fair and Dance Festival with over 100 free music, dance, theater and film events around campus; Bandfest at the Holyoke Outdoor Stage; exhibitions and outdoor art installations around campus; and dramatic productions indoors and out. For locations and more information, click here. John Harvard Book Celebration - Through May 22 As part of Harvard's 375th anniversary and in celebration of its close ties to the Boston and Cambridge communities, the university launched the John Harvard Book Celebration in partnership with the Boston and Cambridge public libraries to include faculty lectures, varied youth programming, and book donations across both library systems. Each of the 34 branch library branches in Boston and Cambridge will host at least one element of the program between January and the end of May 2012. And through the program the university will donate 400 new books to the two cities' library systems, as John Harvard did 375 years ago to help form Harvard College. The series launched on 1/10 with President Faust's Civil War presentation "Telling War Stories: Reflections of a Civil War Historian" at the main branch of the Cambridge Public Library. Some of the additional presentations already given by many notable faculty, including Dean Hammonds, Steven Pinker, Dr. Jerome Groopman, and Dr. Pamela Hartzband. Upcoming presentations include Diane Paulus of the A.R.T. on 5/8 and Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Kathleen McCartney on 5/15 both at the man branch of the Cambridge Public Library. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. To view more details on these and more upcoming events and activities going on at Harvard, view our most recent e-newsletter e-Connect here: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunAQKboE4DZSHeIB2hunEJ__FWErZvnZ2mKl bn4viNXRa5AgOKBHogKSwwmyKjLJpWbBp6pZPp8vxcRqPFe83CF9bzkhUFXk_TjEWlOgjUt7uA== > http://tinyurl.com/d5hx2ot. And if you haven't already signed up, subscribe to our monthly digital newsletter here: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunDuhwnLxpIMlOflsi3FZz0edYUHPuqrvURG BiWabQaZX-u650gHukax6_2Cpn7PjR0kUDs-JQixHg_Pb01_0SNpV0_5-56TCAyuaJoWnN8C-D9p rTHom2IMmgDpX7JDi-Q=> http://community.harvard.edu/e-connect. Jane's Walk in "The Port" On Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 AM-12 Noon, we will explore Central Square and the historic neighborhood just to the north, once commonly called "The Port" and now part of Area 4. Come see where the first Civil War unit drilled and learn about Lafayette Square, Margaret Fuller's house, Greek revival architecture, and old and new churches. Freelance writer Michael Kenney and Cambridge Historical Commission's Charles Sullivan will offer historic back-ground. Go to the new Jane Jacobs Walk website for a map and all information about the walk: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunD2LI_cux8JXl0hxJhlmst8ni21I8ZhuRYz r9pmIvVft_YOb__yio8J61l0Vct2K7_CBfcXr7QWY1a148sHetOMw9YOMbmId_Kdcgwag53nfFzo W8uIagP7kjbAypBD1BWcAVuOYKiZlwWtHU8TsmlHkILgJtZDOkQ=> www.janejacobswalk.org/category/cities/cambridge2012 RSVP appreciated but not required. Cambridge Recycling Update See What Happens to Your Recycling & Trash Cambridge residents and City employees are invited to tour Casella Recycling in Charlestown and Waste Management's incinerator in Saugus. No children under 16. The tour lasts about 2 hours and involves lots of walking on narrow catwalks and stairs, close to heavy equipment. If you can't keep up with a group walking at a steady pace, unfortunately this is not for you. We meet at DPW and carpool. Let us know if you can drive and how many people you can take. Email <mailto:recycle@cambridgema.gov> recycle(a)cambridgema.gov to sign up and we'll send more info. Recycling Tours: 5/17 (early afternoon), 6/6 (morning) Trash Tours: 5/22, 6/13 (all early afternoon) Or, watch a short video at <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunCUbxAXH_98gormdCRjSWxYbvrXGW6aOE9p jb-qCSlvMcxEarWi-_Lg14HQmA135wQRsEo9IJFLl-ImktZAgbxIayutxwZaZKGVBAKqy0lK7g== > www.zero-sort.com. Yea! More Recycling Bins in the City Cambridge DPW is excited to announce more recycling bins in Central Square, along Cambridge Street and in more parks and fields including: Ahern, Cambridge Common, Clement Morgan, Cooper, Corporal Burns, Costa Lopez, Dana, Danehy, David Nunes, Donnelly, Fresh Pond Reservation, Gold Star Mothers, Hoyt, Larch Road, Lindstrom, Linear, Lowell School, Magazine Beach, Pacific Street, Rafferty, Raymond, Reverend Williams, Rindge, Riverside, Riverside Press, Russell, Sennott, Tobin, and Winthrop, and soon at the Library Park. Most bins are emptied by <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunCv2E19fu10lSGYpj5GcX6bhBS5GdoRGHkA RHYCSGCF1FtQMBZT0_gCEOw3svCctwguwq6BAzKzFAPBRN7lpVRclEmcxIrww9ev4vZPlO3Nog== > Metro Pedal Power, using their emissions-free pedal-trucks. Free Compost & Composting Tips Composting yard waste and food scraps is a great way to reduce waste and curb climate change. Be sure to maintain the right ratio: 3 parts "browns" (i.e. leaves, shredded cardboard, crumpled paper bags) to 1 part "greens" (food scraps, grass). Always bury greens or cover up with browns. No meat, bones, fat, dairy or foods cooked with oil or butter. Rinse out eggshells. Pemberton Farms at 2225 Mass Ave sells the bin that DPW used to offer, for $60. See more composting tips online! Also, Cambridge residents can get free compost in small quantities at the Recycling Center during open hours: Tues/Thurs 4pm-7:30pm and Sat 9am-4pm. Bring your own containers. Help Out - Be a Recycling Volunteer We need your help to sign residents up to receive this newsletter. Please consider volunteering at a community event! It's fun because you can enjoy the atmosphere, educate people and get a free t-shirt. Email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov if you can help at: May 6 - Mayfair/Urban Ag Fair, Noon-6pm, Harvard Square May 12 - Open Studios, 11am-12pm, 1007 Mass Ave May 19 - Fresh Pond Day, 10am-2pm, Fresh Pond May 19 - Open Studios, 11am-12pm, One Porter Square May 18-20 - Santo Cristo Feast, Time varies, Cardinal Medeiros & Cambridge St June 2 - Cambridge River Festival, Noon-6pm, Memorial Drive between JFK & Western Ave North Mass. Ave. Zoning Dear North Massachusetts Avenue neighbor In April, the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition, that was created as part of the North Massachusetts Avenue Improvement Study was submitted to the City Council. The City Council referred the petition to the Planning Board and the City Council Ordinance Committee for formal public hearings. Following the public hearings, the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee will make recommendations back to the full City Council which will vote on whether to adopt the zoning changes. The Planning Board public hearing regarding the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:20 PM in the Second Floor Meeting Room, at City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. The Ordinance Committee public hearing regarding the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 4 PM in the Sullivan Chamber of City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA. There will be opportunities for public comment on the zoning petition at both public hearings. More information on the zoning amendment process is available on the web at: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunAy1kxU62SzXAEr1K4G7Qmm8TBTCKtduY9Y iWLCmdBMICLlK5lNNY1HUBSniNSOR3Gj1ZUs4ZSXYC7ZwfEgR_7jZ--bC1y-n_lMRRiMFnBNRIq5 WT5t84hgjG526Y1ewjbIvaGqNb1ZH1Ef5BaNrqwn1n3iK-aVYg-GiZwUmX8P3g==> www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/zng/zguide/zguide_chap4.html For more information on the North Massachusetts Avenue Improvement study please visit the web at: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunCiarMM0CzJKEfA_k9FlITIjIKDVnFyW2l8 Ig9nI3-0sk6n0AB_w3VVOr__0baerBnbpvqBoxftBH3AGdg5FlnkuUZtdvYBIh1zzbF-A8Q0MknD DUpmhE0KVq_GU4z2op4=> www.cambridgema.gov/northmassave Thank you again for your participation and continued interest in this process. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (617) 349-4603 or by email at <mailto:tjennings@cambridgema.gov> tjennings(a)cambridgema.gov. Taha Jennings Local Resource for Classical Music Lovers The Boson Musical Intelligencer is a comprehensive website/blog for all classical musical events. Check it out at <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YtKzUUqKunBcP5jmHkKooYdnh0FuUkjrxCq9sIML2Y1z c9IYy2KVs6JqP-qWTXEKpJo5eG2B0XkLMGMdTD6ApBrjfbeAPe65ig7X_3UivIhIyxgtTvPB6w== > http://classical-scene.com. 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FW: North Mass Ave zoning petition
by Ruth Ryals 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

fyi From: Jennings, Taha [mailto:tjennings@cambridgema.gov] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:45 PM Subject: North Mass Ave zoning petition Dear North Massachusetts Avenue neighbor In April, the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition, that was created as part of the North Massachusetts Avenue Improvement Study was submitted to the City Council. The City Council referred the petition to the Planning Board and the City Council Ordinance Committee for formal public hearings. Following the public hearings, the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee will make recommendations back to the full City Council which will vote on whether to adopt the zoning changes. The Planning Board public hearing regarding the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:20pm in the Second Floor Meeting Room, at City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. The Ordinance Committee public hearing regarding the North Massachusetts Avenue zoning petition is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 4pm in the Sullivan Chamber of City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA. There will be opportunities for public comment on the zoning petition at both public hearings. More information on the zoning amendment process is available on the web at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/zng/zguide/zguide_chap4.html For more information on the North Massachusetts Avenue Improvement study please visit the web at: www.cambridgema.gov/northmassave Thank you again for your participation and continued interest in this process. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 617-349-4603 or by email at tjennings(a)cambridgema.gov Taha

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studio on Whittier St, rent reduced to $1475 inc all utilities
by Becky Sarah 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Large sunny beautiful studio with separate newly renovated kitchen, granite countertops. Sleeping alcove, big windows, high ceilings. Spacious main area has plenty of room for desk next to the built in shelves, a large couch, and a dining area. Newly finished oak floors. On second floor of a lovely old house, very quiet, owner occupied, well maintained, all utilities included and free laundry. Large secure storage closet, on the first floor, not basement. On Whittier Street, walk five blocks along tree-lined Upland Road to Porter Square, T station, and many stores and restaurants. One block to Raymond Park. One T stop, or pleasant 20 minute walk, to Davis Square restaurants and music venues. Available June 1. $1475 includes ALL utilities and laundry. No smokers and no pets. Photos and exact dimensions available. Contact bsarah(a)gmail.com

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FW: Rezoning Proposal for Mass Ave
by Ruth Ryals 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

We will be watching this carefully, particularly in light of the most recent attempt to by-pass the fast food ordinance for Dunkin Donuts. Begin forwarded message: From: "Craig Kelley" <craigkelley62(a)Verizon.net> Date: April 21, 2012 9:46:37 PM EDT To: "Craig Kelley" <craigkelley62(a)Verizon.net> Subject: Rezoning Proposal for Mass Ave Reply-To: <Craig(a)CraigKelley.org> Folks: As you may know, the City Council recently started the process for rezoning Mass Ave from just outside of Harvard Square (Waterhouse Street) to close to the Arlington Line (Cottage Park). The idea is to promote retail and stop the current zoning's preference for residential, but, as with all zoning provisions, the devil is in the details and if you are concerned about this part of Mass Ave you may want to read the zoning language and go to the meetings.. It's a fairly complex piece of zoning <http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/zng/amend/zngamend_nmassaveoverlay.pdf> , modifying an existing Overlay district that already modifies base zoning requirements and limitations, and it would, among other things, create fast food as an allowed use, allow some exemptions from parking requirements and give the Planning Board the power to waive ground floor retail in some cases. I don't yet understand it well enough to figure out what I like about it and what I don't (though I already have reservations about allowing Fast Food use, given the recent attempt to put a Dunkin' Donuts near the Evergood Market), but there will be a Planning Board meeting <http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/zng/agenda/2012/pb_20120515_nmassave.pdf > at 7:20 on 15 May at the City Hall Annex on Broadway and a City Council Ordinance Committee meeting about it on 6 June at City Hall and I imagine I will learn more then. If you can't make these meetings, you can send an email to the Planning Board at Lpaden(a)Cambridgema.gov and the Ordinance Committee at Dlopez(a)Cambridgema.gov. You may also contact Michael Rome, on the 'to' line, who is one of the North Cambridge residents who helped develop this zoning proposal. Thanks a lot. Craig

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are you busy tonight?
by Ruth Ryals 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

We have 2 extra tickets for a silent movie and gypsy music by the Hot Club of San Francisco at MFA tonight 7:30pm. Anyone want to go? 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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Re: [Neighbors] Neighbors Digest, Vol 38, Issue 16
by Kelli P. Washington 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Ruth - thanks for sharing about Comcast. They have been a thorn in my side since moving to Cambridge (Boston) and I asked about competition once before and did not get a satisfying response. I am glad someone is paying attention! - Kelli On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM, < neighbors-request(a)buenavistasocialclub.org> wrote: > Send Neighbors mailing list submissions to > neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.actwin.com/mailman/listinfo/neighbors > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > neighbors-request(a)buenavistasocialclub.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > neighbors-owner(a)buenavistasocialclub.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Neighbors digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fwd: Street Cleaning Notification (Ruth Ryals) > 2. FW: Regulation of Cambridge Cable Access on Council's Monday > Night agenda (Ruth Ryals) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:49:41 -0400 > From: "Ruth Ryals" <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Subject: [Neighbors] Fwd: Street Cleaning Notification > To: <neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org> > > > > > > And they will be towing again! > > Ruth > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > > > From: coderedpublicworks(a)cambridgema.gov > > Subject: Street Cleaning Notification > > Date: April 19, 2012 3:33:19 PM EDT > > > 4/19/2012 3:33:11 PM EST - Street Cleaning begins citywide in Cambridge in > April. The sweepers will be in your neighborhood on Friday, April 20 and > Monday, April 23. Be sure to check signs for parking restrictions to avoid > being ticketed or towed. > > For more information please visit: > http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/streetcleaning.aspx > > Sign up to receive monthly reminders about Street Cleaning by e-mail or > text > message at http://www.cambridgema.gov/alertnetwork (click on 3- Cambridge > E-Line). > > > > > >

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FW: Regulation of Cambridge Cable Access on Council's Monday Night agenda
by Ruth Ryals 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

fyi From: Craig Kelley [mailto:craigkelley62@Verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:08 PM To: Craig Kelley Subject: Regulation of Cambridge Cable Access on Council's Monday Night agenda FYI, Folks: You may have read in the Globe last week a story about how Boston has managed to get approval to regulate cable access rates because competition doesn't really exist to keep prices for Comcast down (that's my rough summary of the article, you can read the actual thing here <http://articles.boston.com/2012-04-10/metro/31313504_1_basic-cable-competit ion-between-cable-providers-control-cable> ). Comcast is planning to appeal as soon as it can, so this story is not over yet. There is an Order on the Council's agenda, pasted below, asking the City Manager to investigate that option for us. Policy Order Resolution O-10 IN CITY COUNCIL April 23, 2012 COUNCILLOR TOOMEY WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the FCC has ruled that the City of Boston should be re-certified to regulate cable television costs due to a lack of competition in the area; and WHEREAS: Comcast is currently the only cable provider in the city of Cambridge; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the appropriate departments to determine if Cambridge can take similar steps towards being re-certified to regulate basic cable costs in the City of Cambridge and to report back to the City Council. You can speak for up to three minutes on any topic on the Council's agenda (except Consent Communicatins) at Monday's Council's meeting. To see the complete agenda, follow the links on the ride hand side of http://www.cambridgema.gov/ccouncil.cfm after 5 PM on the Thursday before a Council meeting. To speak at a Council meeting, call 349-4280 between 9 AM and 3 PM to sign up, or show up at City Hall at 5:30 to speak. The speaker list is closed at 6 PM, so you need to sign up before then to be assured of a chance to speak. You may email the entire Council at Council(a)Cambridgema.gov and the City Manager at RHealy(a)Cambridgema.gov. You can also check out archived Council meetings on line at http://www.cambridgema.gov/council-archive.cfm.

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Fwd: Street Cleaning Notification
by Ruth Ryals 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

And they will be towing again! Ruth Begin forwarded message: From: coderedpublicworks(a)cambridgema.gov Subject: Street Cleaning Notification Date: April 19, 2012 3:33:19 PM EDT 4/19/2012 3:33:11 PM EST - Street Cleaning begins citywide in Cambridge in April. The sweepers will be in your neighborhood on Friday, April 20 and Monday, April 23. Be sure to check signs for parking restrictions to avoid being ticketed or towed. For more information please visit: http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/streetcleaning.aspx Sign up to receive monthly reminders about Street Cleaning by e-mail or text message at http://www.cambridgema.gov/alertnetwork (click on 3- Cambridge E-Line).

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FW: add me to Buena Vista social club?
by Ruth Ryals 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Neighbors, Respond to Becky, if you have any interest. Ruth From: Becky Sarah [mailto:bsarah@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:47 AM To: Ruth Ryals Subject: Re: add me to Buena Vista social club? Large beautiful studio with separate newly renovated kitchen, granite countertops. Sleeping alcove, big windows, high ceilings. Spacious main area has plenty of room for desk next to the built in shelves, a large couch, and a dining area. Newly finished oak floors. On second floor of a lovely old house, very quiet, owner occupied, well maintained, all utilities included, free laundry. Large secure storage closet available, on the first floor, not basement. On Whittier Street, walk five blocks along tree-lined Upland Road to Porter Square, T station, and many stores and restaurants. One block to Raymond Park. One T stop, or pleasant 20 minute walk, to Davis Square restaurants and music venues. Available June 1. $1550 includes ALL utilities and laundry. Photos available. Contact bsarah(a)gmail.com Thanks, Becky On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> wrote: Give me the info, in an email, and I will forward it to the list.

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