May 2012 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: home help?
by Ruth Ryals 15 May '12

15 May '12

Anyone? From: Margot Welch [mailto:margot.welch@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:18 PM To: ALAN Harwood Cc: Jeff Meller; Mary Jane Kornacki; Sue Reed Subject: home help? Dear neighbors, We are in the midst of a temporary health challenge and I'm wondering if any of you know people who might be willing to help out for the next 4-6 weeks, or so - able to drive Alan to Physical Therapy appointments, do a little shopping, maybe occasionally making lunch, dinner, do a laundry and some very light housekeeping to keep the house pretty orderly? Has to be someone reliable, kind, neat, not intrusive (able to keep self busy when there's nothing much to do) but willing to come maybe 3 days a week for around 4 hours to relieve me? I may even be in the house on the 3rd floor but I won't be worrying. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks so much for ideas. Margot Margot Welch tel: 617-491-8781; c: 617-359-5883

1 0

FW: Cambridge Recycling - Rain Barrels, Go Green Awards, Plastic Bags & More
by Ruth Ryals 15 May '12

15 May '12

fyi From: Mail, Randi [mailto:rmail@cambridgema.gov] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:46 AM Subject: Cambridge Recycling - Rain Barrels, Go Green Awards, Plastic Bags & More 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: StoryTrade at Open Studios, 5/19 2012 Go Green Awards, 5/22 Rain Barrel Sale Through 5/31 Hazardous Materials Donate That Stuff Plastic Bags Tours, Tours, Tours! StoryTrade at Open Studios, 5/19 Back in the Day... Timeless Stories About Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. As part of Cambridge Open Studios, StoryStream and Cambridge Recycling will have a StoryTrade, a unique storytelling event to share stories about reducing waste, consuming less and choosing to reuse. Our ancestors were natural recyclers. For centuries everybody knew how to make-do, keep the wolf from the door, scrape by, and improvise. Folklore is full of imaginative responses, basic needs, waste and greed. And there are countless stories that show how to live in elegant simplicity. Come hear folktales and share your personal stories of creative, sustainable living. Saturday 5/19, 2-4pm, Porter Square Books, 25 White St. 2012 Go Green Awards, 5/22 The City invites you to a breakfast to celebrate business and institutional leaders who have taken action to create a sustainable future. Tuesday, May 22 265 Massachusetts Ave, MIT Museum Reception begins at 8:00am, ceremony at 8:30am. The awards recognize exceptional environmental practices in five areas: energy use, transportation, waste reduction, storm water management, and climate protection. After the program, the special exhibit Rivers of Ice <http://web.mit.edu/museum/exhibitions/rivers-of-ice.html> will be open to guests. Join business and community leaders on climate issues as we recognize this year's award winners. Thank you to MIT for generously hosting. RSVP to randers(a)cambridgema.gov. Rain Barrel Sale Through 5/31 Capture rainwater from your roof, store it in a rain barrel, and use later in your garden. Buy a 60-gallon collection system for $69, a 40% discount. Offer valid through May 31. Barrels will be delivered Thursday, June 7, from 4-7 pm, at Cambridge DPW, 147 Hampshire St. If rainwater is not captured and allowed to soak back into the ground, rivers and streams do not have the chance to sustain or "recharge" themselves. By capturing rainwater, you can reduce stormwater runoff, conserve water and recharge groundwater. To order online, see the new design and color options visit The Great American Rain Barrel Company website <http://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/> , click on "Community Programs" and select "Cambridge". Or, call (800) 251-2352 and mention the Cambridge promotion. Hazardous Materials Don't put hazardous items in the trash, get rid of them right. Here are some quick links on what to do with household hazardous products. Wondering about computer monitors/TVs <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidec ollections/getridofitright/Electronics/computersandtvs.aspx> , non-alkaline batteries <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardous wastecollection/Batteries.aspx> , motor oil, fluorescent bulbs <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardous wastecollection/florescentlights.aspx> ? What about small appliances, cell phones, printer cartridges <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecy cling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx> , and prescription medicine <http://www2.cambridgema.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/documents/Flyer_DrugDro p_FINAL.pdf> ? Syringes and needles can be brought to the Health Dept year-round at 119 Windsor St. The next special hazardous collection day <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/hazardous wastecollection.aspx> is July 21 from 9am-1pm at the parking lot on Field St at Fern St by Danehy Park. We accept chemicals, fuels, paints, propane tanks. Please know dried out latex paint is accepted for trash pickup, lids off. Let evaporate outside or add kitty litter to speed drying. Donate That Stuff - Don't Throw it Out! Spring cleaning? Moving on? Want to save money - buy gently used items. Use Freecycle <http://www.freecycle.org/> and Craigslist <http://www.craigslist.org/> to get rid of and/or find furniture, household items and even clothing. Need a map and list of places to donate your stuff or get great deals? Click here <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/permitsanddocuments/Documents/detail.as px?path=%2fsitecore%2fcontent%2fhome%2ftheworks%2fpermitsanddocuments%2fDocu ments%2fDocuments%2fR%2fRecycling%2fdonateyourstuff> (the City provides this info without endorsements). Specifically, check out: . MIT Student Furniture Exchange <http://web.mit.edu/womensleague/fx/> 617.253.4293, 350 Brookline Street, open Tues/Thurs 10 am-4 pm and the first Saturday of the month 10 am-1 pm. Anyone can make a tax deductible donations of used furniture and household goods. Need valid university ID (MIT, Harvard, Suffolk, and BU) to make a purchase. Proceeds benefit the MIT Women's League Scholarship Fund. For more info email fx(a)mit.edu. . Boomerangs <http://action.aac.org/site/PageServer?pagename=boomerangs_donations> Free pickup of furniture! 617-309-7220, 563 Mass Ave, open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm. Proceeds support AIDS Action to prevent new infections, support those affected, and tackle the root causes of HIV/AIDS. Donate clothing, furniture, media, housewares, kitchenware, linens, accessories, electronics. Check their website for specific info on donations. . MA Coalition for the Homeless <http://www.mahomeless.org/programs/furniture-bank> Call 781-595-7570 x13 for pickup. Donate kitchen tables/chairs, couches, sofa Chairs, ottomans, hutches, coffee/end tables, dressers, mirrors, rugs, bed frames, lamps, dishes, pots/pans, TV/Stereos, blankets/linens, and bookshelves/cabinets. For more info email Albenny(a)mahomeless.org. . All clothing, shoes and household textiles are accepted by Goodwill <http://www.goodwillmass.org/> , Salvation Army <http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/83B95A1CF 19F4F4A8025734C0049A6FC?openDocument> , Red Cross <http://www.bostonredcross.org/general.asp?SN=4410&OP=4415&SUOP=4416&IDCapit ulo=29RRV668X1> and Planet Aid <http://www.planetaid.org/> . You can even donate items that are torn, stained, broken or missing something. Wearable clothing is resold and used by people, damaged clothing is recycled into wiping rags, and everything else is processed back into fibers remanufactured into paper, yarn, insulation, carpet padding, sound proofing, etc. Plastic Bags Residents can bring plastic bags to the Recycling Center <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/aboutrecy cling/dpwrecyclingcenter.aspx> during open hours, as well as at Harvest Coop, Market Basket, Shaws, Star Market, and Whole Foods. Bags must be empty, clean, and dry. Accepted bags include: grocery bags, bread bags, produce bags, retail bags (hard plastic & string handles removed), newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags, toilet paper, napkin, and paper towel wraps, furniture wrap, electronic wrap, zip lock bags (remove hard components), cereal box liners, tyvek (no glue, labels, other material), diaper wrap (packaging), plastic shipping envelopes (remove labels), case wrap (e.g. snacks, water bottles), and All CLEAN bags labeled #2 and #4. No frozen food bags, No prewashed salad mix bags, No bio-based bags, No compostable bags, No bubble wrap, No cling wrap. For more info visit www.plasticbagrecycling.org. Tours, Tours, Tours! 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 walking on narrow catwalks and stairs, close to heavy equipment. You must be able to keep up with a group walking at a steady pace. We meet at DPW and carpool. Let us know if you can drive and how many people you can take. Email recycle(a)cambridgema.gov to sign up and we'll send more info. Recycling Tours: 5/17 (early afternoon), 6/6 (morning). Or, watch a short video at www.zero-sort.com. Trash Tours: 5/22, 6/13 (all early afternoon) **************************************************************************** Forward this eNewsletter to your friends & family in Cambridge. If you would like to be taken off this list, email "unsubscribe" to recycle(a)cambridgema.gov. . Missed recycling? Please call DPW at 617-349-4800 no later than 12 noon the day after collection, or use iReport <http://www.cambridgema.gov/iReport.aspx> , the city's new online and mobile app to request missed recycling/trash and more! . Request for toters, brochures, stickers or posters? Use our online form. <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/curbsidec ollections/curbsiderecyclingbasics/BlueBinRequestForm.aspx> . "Like" the Cambridge DPW on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Cambridge-Department-of-Public-Works- Official/100857050004033> . . Please note that during holidays weeks, trash, recycling and yard waste collection is delayed one day. Check the 2012 collection schedule <http://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/recyclingandtrash/schedules androutes.aspx> online for full details. Ms. Randi Mail Director of Recycling Cambridge Dept of Public Works 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.

1 0

FW: [PSNA] Neighborhood Vandalism
by Ruth Ryals 15 May '12

15 May '12

Unfortunately, we all need to read and take precautions... From: psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net [mailto:psna-bounces@lists.portersquare.net] On Behalf Of Gale Halpern Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 9:35 PM To: Porter Square Neighbors Association Subject: [PSNA] Neighborhood Vandalism Neighbors-- (Some of you may have gotten this info already via another listserv, but wanted to share it more widely. Sorry for the delay to this group.) FYI, apropos of the recent Police Alert re smartphone robberies in the area. This is a "variation on the theme." PLEASE BE ALERT! While I was sitting in my car on Agassiz St. around 10:15 p.m. last Wednesday, 5/9), talking on the phone, a guy walked by and smashed the front passenger window and stole my purse (with all my IDs, credit cards, cash, etc.--but not my house and car keys and cell phone) from the front seat. I had seen him walk down the street past my car a few minutes before (but didn't think anything of it), and then he came back up. He made his move so quickly that I didn't realize for a minute that he had actually grabbed my purse. I was not hurt, tho' of course I was shaken up. I screamed very loudly--a lot--but no one heard. I didn't think to honk the horn (wish I had). I called 911 right away and they sent officers over and said they had other patrol cars out looking for the guy. A detective followed up on Thursday and Friday. My dealings with Cambridge police on this have been very good. I thought I was safe in my car--that is, I really didn't think about being vulnerable at all in that situation. Thought everyone should know and take care. And if you're in your car, honk the horn or hit the panic button on your car key! Unfortunately, I don't have a real description of the SOB who attacked my car and stole my purse. It was dark, he didn't "look suspicious" so I didn't take special note, and he hit SO FAST that I didn't have a chance to process what was happening in the instant. He was pretty "average," I think--medium tall-ish, medium build (not heavy), Caucasian or possibly of (lighter) color (definitely not African-American), not too old/not too young--and wore a hoodie of some sort (dark clothes). I wish I could be more helpful so we could know who we're looking for. What I wish I knew/had thought of before (re car violation): -Do not keep handbags on the car seat; put them on the floor, if possible. -Try to keep keys in a separate place (mine happened to be in my coat pockets). -If there's trouble, honk your horn! -If your car key/fob has a panic button, use it! -Always be alert/vigilant--don't assume safety (even in your car). -Of course, always be careful for your own safety. I was "lucky" in this case--no attack on me, and the guy disappeared immediately. But you never know what these crazies are capable of. FYI re insurance coverage: If you have Commerce for auto insurance and also have AAA, they have a benefit where the first $250 of personal property loss (belongings) is covered, without a deductible. (Don't know if other companies have such an arrangement.) Homeowners insurance would apply, but likely has a deductible before you can collect. My car insurance covers glass damage with no deductible, so replacing my window was at no expense to me. Please feel free to share your experiences and suggestions. We could all benefit. PS: If anyone finds a medium-size black leather bag with a long shoulder strap and interior zip and open pockets, it might be mine. I had a lot of stuff in it, including--most valuable and irreplaceable--appointment book, address book, etc. If you should find it, please contact me or Cambridge police. Thanks. --Gale Halpern

1 0

FW: [Richdale Ave] North Cambridge Neighborhood Plant Swap for Sunday, May 20, 2 - 4 p.m.
by Ruth Ryals 15 May '12

15 May '12

Begin forwarded message: From: "Cindy Carpenter" <cindycarpenter1(a)gmail.com> Date: May 14, 2012 9:31:44 PM EDT Subject: North Cambridge Neighborhood Plant Swap for Sunday, May 20, 2 - 4 p.m. Hi Richdale Ave. neighbors - We will be holding our second annual North Cambridge neighborhood PLANT SWAP on Sunday, May 20, from 2 - 4 p.m. Do you have more garden seedlings but no room in your garden? Some perennials you could divide and share? Maybe a shrub that no longer fits in, and needs a new home? Even houseplant starters are welcome! Please bring them all! Or maybe you have a bare spot in your yard - or front sidewalk - that you'd like to fill, but you don't have the budget to spend on plants? Come on by and see if your neighbor has just what you're looking for, for free! Join us at the McMath park on Pemberton Street, on Sunday, May 20, from 2 - 4 p.m. The McMath park is a small park on Pemberton Street near the intersection with Haskell St., next to the Don McMath Community Garden along the commuter rail, across from Cambridge Cohousing, and next to the tennis and basketball courts by the Yerxa Street underpass. There is limited street parking on Pemberton St, but the park is easily accessible from either side of the commuter rail, through the underpass. We encourage you to bring and take your plants by hand-held bags, bicycle baskets or garden cart. Please bring plants you'd like to share: . extra garden seedlings . perennial plants or small shrubs . houseplant starters and bring empty pots or containers to take other plants home! For more information, you can contact the organizers: cindycarpenter1(a)gmail.com, or mcmathgarden(a)gmail.com. Come join us to swap some plants, share gardening ideas and green our neighborhood! Thanks, Cindy

1 0

Living Well Network Computer Lounge- Wednesday 1-3PM
by Colin Barr 14 May '12

14 May '12

Living Well Network Computer Lounge Drop-In Session This Wednesday Our Digital Camera Workshop 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 do I create a link on my Facebook post? * How do I import music to my iPad? * How do I create group emails? Bring your computer questions to our next open lounge session this Wednesday and our staff will help you find answers. Date: Wednesday, May 16th, 1-3 PM Location: North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave. (Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room. Accessible). 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. ------------------- Join us every Wednesday at the LWN Computer Lounge. Lounge sessions and classes are free for LWN Members and $20 per session/class for drop-ins. See you at the Lounge! --------------------------- Colin Barr Living Well Network Coordinator Agassiz Baldwin Community http://agassiz.org/ cbarr(a)agassiz.org 617-349-6287 x10 ---------------------------

1 0

Fwd: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - ADVISORY: Police Warn Residents of Street Robberies Targeting Smartphones
by Ruth Ryals 09 May '12

09 May '12

Begin forwarded message: From: "CitizenObserver" <alerts(a)citizenobserver.com> Subject: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - ADVISORY: Police Warn Residents of Street Robberies Targeting Smartphones Date: May 9, 2012 3:51:17 PM EDT Reply-To: alerts(a)citizenobserver.com Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE spacer <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/images/spacer.gif> police logo <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/images/lealogo/cambridge_ma.gif> CITIZEN ALERT ADVISORY: Police Warn Residents of Street Robberies Targeting Smartphones CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - May 9, 2012 - After identifying an ongoing regional pattern of street robberies similar to a national trend targeting smartphones, Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline police are collaborating with the Boston Regional Intelligence Center to share information in a joint effort to investigate these crimes and halt future robberies. "What we're seeing regionally is part of a national trend where victims are being targeted due to the high monetary value of their smartphones," said Cambridge Police Deputy Superintendent Paul Ames. "Our departments are sharing information in an effort to apprehend suspects in these cases and make residents aware of how they can protect themselves from being victimized." In nearly all of the incidents across the three communities victims were talking on their cell phone and/or listening to music through headphones when they were robbed. Using a smartphone advertises that you possess a valuable phone and also distracts you from observing your surroundings. Police are asking residents to refrain from using or exposing their smartphones while walking alone at night to avoid being targeted. "Several of the robbery victims were injured, and others were assaulted after refusing to give up their smartphones," said Brookline Police Lieutenant Phil Harrington. "If approached, do not resist. Find a nearby phone and call 9-1-1 immediately. Police encourage residents to take the following precautions when walking at night: * Do not wear earbuds, headphones, or listen to music while walking alone. * Always walk with a friend or in a group when possible. * Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts. * Walk with confidence on the street and at a good, steady pace. Keep your head up and observe your surroundings. Don't look down at the ground. * If you feel you are being followed, show you are suspicious - Turn to look at the person. This sends a clear message that you will not be taken by surprise. * Change directions. If someone is following you on foot, cross the street and vary your pace. If the person following you is in a car, turn and walk in the opposite direction. * If approached, DO NOT RESIST. The best course of action is to hand over money and whatever other belongings are demanded and try to disengage from this confrontational and potentially dangerous situation as soon as possible. Remember, things can always be replaced. * Try to remember descriptive information about the robber (height, age, race, etc.) to relay to police when reporting the incident. More safety tips are available on the Cambridge Police Department's website at <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=jaysy,emnf,1d8,gnu5,427l,b79n,ib1l> www.CambridgePolice.org/SafetyTips. <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=jaysy,emnf,1d8,4koq,ksdg,b79n,ib1l> Submit a Tip <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=jaysy,emnf,1d8,8jal,ivc3,b79n,ib1l> Street Robbery Advisory Contact Information Contact Name: Dan Riviello, Director of Communications Contact Name: Contact Email: <mailto:PIO@cambridgepolice.org> PIO(a)cambridgepolice.org Contact Email: Contact Phone: 617-349-3237 Contact Phone: <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=jaysy,emnf,1d8,e0qp,ldk7,b79n,ib1l> See More Details/Translate <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/app/ncnews_aff.jsp?sender=jlipshaw@gmai l.com&uid=7f98bd0869&p=2654&mid=682539> spacer <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/images/spacer.gif> Please do not reply to this email. Direct any questions or feedback to the contact at your local law enforcement agency. <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=jaysy,emnf,1d8,2ubx,g8zs,b79n,ib1l> Unsubscribe from CitizenObserver Email Alerts <http://www.elabs5.com/images/mlopen_post.html?rtr=on&siteid=32424370&mid=68 2539&mlid=1772&uid=7f98bd0869>

1 0

Living Well Network Computer Lounge- Today 1-3PM
by Colin Barr 09 May '12

09 May '12

Living Well Network Computer Lounge Drop-In Session Today Our Digital Camera Workshop 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: Today, Wednesday, May 9th, 1-3 PM Location: North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave. (Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room. Accessible). 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. See you at the Lounge! --------------------------- Colin Barr Living Well Network Coordinator Agassiz Baldwin Community http://agassiz.org/ cbarr(a)agassiz.org 617-349-6287 x21 ---------------------------

1 0

FW: News from Agassiz Neighborhood Council
by Ruth Ryals 04 May '12

04 May '12

Lots of good stuff happening! And stop to talk to Jody Renouf who will be signing up folks for an energy audit. Ruth From: Phoebe Sinclair [mailto:terry@agassiz.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Phoebe Sinclair Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 5:00 PM To: rryals(a)comcast.net Subject: News from Agassiz Neighborhood Council May 4, 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=001YFrk91C8vcoH2DNaWwd2cQ6_cxbcPV0fPO-uv94rg27r Vb5GYX8kYlCNFYg1p1FoR0ka2th_bxV9AECcRl4H_kuiUx2DUgQGzjMxwIl_QGqJNpD0HiAv8vMY CusxqlZG> The Whistler In This Issue Get Growing Festival Mass. Ave. Sidewalk Sale 2012 Cambridge Peace & Justice Awards "Theater in the 21st Century" MBTA Airflow Tests on the Red Line Harvard Law School Open House at Wasserstein Hall Quick Links <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcp2eVjO3iFPKM4f5Ja3GwPoBQagXpWH_YwY L-3SPSWPnARvWdf7sWodDFdh6Y5-yhF-s7az2JPGl8GcortuLdnQskCjx93tMBNneGtaQbulGElu 7zPgvujP> Whistler Newsletter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcqul382HutSkxOv1s4zGRRRkKJeVeIcqrBB qdYqoNa-mZZm4Z2P7bRPKzyY7guoj_O4FNB7ga1Q-VDDVRil6didiZd0Aq3CAb_KorqYk9EUZKel -0IO_sdK> About ANC <mailto:psinclair@agassiz.org> Contact Us More Cambridge News <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcpXoXj55hI2RGFAB1aSZ9fWI-c7IoHTXx71 d4QmddyWTcBHmT89cTSl4uHf0V6VQMAaB2VvkiSCwu5-oSxFi9KyO-pXGWN1mWUOb1mscEMBvg== > Cambridge Community Television <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcqMAAHNm0r_22TMKomCkksP3x_7xfq9lui8 hJoGq5L88LQqKLGIcKuuRXxM4lxbekKQjV_URKGKykQd8aY_ADiQuXcxKBvAem6gtT6clvJvlF10 cyVaVmDlDlb8BLMrHKs=> CCTV NeighborMedia <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcrt_CWO9CyHyCVA54SLfJOgxdntJlOOXW6V Vtbe_Df7kFz5wGqWsS9X3aghDoLgu4SkoQ3EoQ-TgdES0RdluFKczdi8v2r8eh5Ti1DFo60Abw== > City of Cambridge <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcpQoxnixohIkeJnCuxANGKY8pBG0J37byam AlHhio96abegnMC_-FZTRe0G07o2elNXfNA9pICeh0VRzJIF7KkSRQY5FE50YPuSSLXxCWtzkP_x p_BhV_4Uk7KkdK-QfSM=> Harvard University e-connect <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcr1LoDOCu9pJJIfTXpgIC0o2eKxpCam_Na0 d_14MlB7AbxSLIBGCMmdV1iwuwEFyFwLnu64EKu9p9epoi7EPbw5FZwVdzdJWaM=> 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. Get Growing Festival Attend the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcqIFAt36JcDMpsJd4sC__vnL8wviqaMrAp9 YBjvLSK8vO-dUn5w1d7TH_2z4qm1OnqIiBKxFZLqR2PozAvajd3szaMeg0B7STUfefFX-9Ybj1-c NSxrN84A0Zl3FxDlizGsv_2REMN2Gw==> GET GROWING Festival, part of the Harvard Square Business Association's annual May Fair, on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 12-6 PM on Palmer Street in Harvard Square. You may know that there has been an Urban Ag Fair in September for the last three years (this year September 23, 2012.) The GET GROWING festival on May 6 will give you ideas and opportunities to start on your gardening this spring. ANYONE CAN BE AN URBAN GARDENER! Learn how to grow food in small spaces. Check out composting, beekeeping, raised beds, hydroponics, rain barrels, nutrient density, herbs and good weeds. Buy locally-raised seedlings and add to a map of urban fruit trees. No outdoor space of your own? Grow herbs on a windowsill or tomatoes in a pot. And much, much more! Mass. Ave. Sidewalk Sale This Saturday, May 5 from 10 AM to 5 PM, stop by your favorite independent shop on Mass. Ave. for a <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcqPYyigJcYJXuBs5rSRwaq_T1OiiI0AljU- dR4pSfMsZnoX8VsU28OP7o4-gwa-U358OGIGzI9aSQzj22F6aXk5hpNWsQxxNqc1f9A_h1hNeqdo hQCbM-JTGX_AeoOeZt5cyuuV4nHepqtx4uCuCrjyRhFL8dPaByU=> Sidewalk Sale with: * Abodeon * Cambridge Clogs * Hollywood Express * Irish Imports * Joie de Vivre * Mucky Kids Art Studio * Nomad * Raspberry Beret * Sudo * Susanna * Ward Maps 2012 Cambridge Peace & Justice Awards The <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcrtLYmgtNJAP9mno4Yj8dKujvxr7_wnEgtX BWtl2xZdbC_tCdd3dLaikSczCasMqwS3XV_lYCDYMfenlB6xbOnD5giumSTHYbIq60dg3Y6WDO8o 4UORbpP6> Cambridge Peace Commission is seeking nominations for this year's Peace & Justice Awards, to be presented on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the West Cambridge Youth Center at 680 Huron Ave. from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Do you know individuals in Cambridge that we should recognize and celebrate for their work as peacemakers? If you know someone (or more than one person), please contact Brian Corr, Executive Director of the Cambridge Peace Commission, by email, fax, or mail by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 11, 2012: <mailto:bcorr@cambridgema.gov> bcorr(a)cambridgema.gov, (617) 349-4766 fax, or 51 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139. For your nomination to be considered, please provide: * The name of the person; * A few sentences and/or a brief biography about why you are nominating the person; and * An email address and a phone number for you. This year's theme is "A Lifetime of Peacemaking: Honoring Those Who Guided Us Here." We will honor individuals who have spent their lives in service of peace, social justice, equity, and equality. "Theater in the 21st Century" This Tuesday, May 8, at 6 PM attend a presentation by <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcph9GIBu9qK-HDRmiJHUZCsqfQ9hxk4-JGP V-7_YKpLwrU_qXgD9EmZueocK_ZsXuC6Y_wXfUKmqaveTWyGrtup82V6fCZ7FjPa2Y6FUlSl5m10 ikFTaSSLDMC1I6MsLmQ=> American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) Artistic Director Diane Paulus entitled, "Theater in the 21st Century: From The Donkey Show to The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess and beyond." The event will be hosted at the Cambridge Public Library's Main Library, 499 Broadway. Diane Paulus has pushed the envelope when it comes to the theater. Under her leadership, the A.R.T. is revolutionizing the theater experience through a sustained commitment to empowering the audience. Diane will share highlights from the past three seasons and how it has impacted the community -- reaching across the university to undergrads, grads, faculty and the Cambridge/Boston community at large. MBTA Airflow Tests on the Red Line Dear Cambridge neighbors: As some of you have already read in the local media the MBTA and the Department of Homeland Security are planning a biological detection study in three stations on the Red Line beginning this summer. The City of Cambridge and the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcqfYerWlWPbLZ4FYfbAH4h0Hj_rALAvAxml 5aOBULxZt7y1E4TRKP75Es5QfRPwnT3k3ZeaK-1l8oxM8ysOwHt-3RYBrSHBgmxp_hc02NgPFwaT SgRf9kr1> Cambridge Public Health Department are not primarily involved in this study, but we do have a responsibility to answer questions as best we can and to get further information on behalf of residents, workers and others who use the T if any health questions remain unanswered. Both the state Department of Public Health and our public health staff have been satisfied that this release does not pose any sort of public health hazard, even if it was released during normal business hours. The fact that it will only be released after hours simply adds to assurance, which leads us to be confident that no public impact will result from these tests. If any of your members or anyone else you come across are in need of further information about this please make sure to give them the main number to the Cambridge Public Health Department: (617) 665-3800 or my own direct number: (617) 665-3838 or e-mail: <mailto:slipson@challiance.org> slipson(a)challiance.org. The press release is available at: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcr9febecrl8qFcgl11lDQ3_cZrTT7xW4UxX Kc5yKbw4jFOEEIaJf6UiK1sIoZyrRoIis8MP_x5We-_LJFipTQblpvQDGTSQ7mzd5gRZWZQqKUt0 kcfQSM7CNMxRMqMPl7xiYz2oYfjT4xiWz6mQl8LatWzmPE7Yk1A5gN-bLM5aMFrgF-awLBla> http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=24729&month=&year= The full Environmental Assessment, conducted by Homeland Security with the cooperation of US EPA, is available at: <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YFrk91C8vcq4l69F1vVt8S-pNc3VHwS94U2QcOqLLKWc dSe4YrmvZSobfs0KQ46cueT70mVYCOdxs6LXXJXRF17pV_Og0GdudLGOSu_X84D6NsnahidWO_xX -Jpu7_EoUnaPPjLKSwnG_rhVEecfCMjTSt8qKdRDObrd3hGHS8sWVNCC7dkwFg==> http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st/st_dea_detect_to_protect.pdf Finally, anyone who is interested should know that there will be a public forum to discuss the nature of this study at the Cambridge YMCA, 820 mass. Ave, on May 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Regards, Sam Lipson Director of Environmental Health Cambridge Biosafety Committee Cambridge Public Health Department Harvard Law School Open House at Wasserstein Hall Please join us for a Community Open House to celebrate Harvard Law School's new Wasserstein Hall Student Center, Clinical Wing Building (WCC.) When: Thursday, May 17, 5:30-7:00 PM, guided tour to begin at 6 PM Where: Harvard Law School WCC Building, room 1072 (The Pub), 1585 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Please RSVP to the Office of Community Relations at <mailto:community@harvard.edu> community(a)harvard.edu or call (617) 495-4955. Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=pcqvkicab&m=1101938737231&ea= rryals%40comcast.net&a=1109889517496> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=001jm8CFGIzLJHhhJDNPG_lJkytW x2BD-un&t=001oX7WdXkujZPzzvYw1VTfmQ%3D%3D&reason=001IqezpQbqEsU%3D&llr=pcqvk icab> <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=news09> This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net by psinclair(a)agassiz.org | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&mse=001jm8CFGIzLJHhhJDNPG_lJkytW x2BD-un&t=001oX7WdXkujZPzzvYw1VTfmQ%3D%3D&reason=001IqezpQbqEsU%3D&llr=pcqvk icab> | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&mse=001jm8CFGIzLJHhhJDNPG_lJkytW x2BD-un&t=001oX7WdXkujZPzzvYw1VTfmQ%3D%3D&reason=001IqezpQbqEsU%3D&llr=pcqvk icab> T | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp> . Agassiz Baldwin Community | 20 Sacramento Street | Cambridge | MA | 02138 <http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1109889517496.0.1101938737231.1723&ts=S0765&o=h ttp://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif>

1 0

FW:] Neighborhood car break-in last night
by Ruth Ryals 04 May '12

04 May '12

Most recent MO. From: Margot Welch Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 9:18 AM To: Jeff Meller Cc: Mary Jane Kornacki; Sue Reed Subject: Fwd: Neighborhood car break-in last night CAREFUL, NEIGHBORS. m Margot Welch Begin forwarded message: ----- Original Message ----- Dear neighbors: an alert Be sure not to leave bags visible in your cars. Last night a suitcase sized book-bag was stolen from a car on Hurlbut Street. The car window smashed, and the bag and its contents strewn around in our front yard. Rosalind ================ Rosalind Michahelles Health Counselor www.nutrition-matters.info <http://www.nutrition-matters.info/> rosalind(a)nutrition-matters.info __._,_.___

1 0

FW: MBTA airflow tests on the Red Line
by Ruth Ryals 02 May '12

02 May '12

Fyi- From: Lipson, Sam [mailto:SLipson@challiance.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:29 PM To: Lipson, Sam Subject: MBTA airflow tests on the Red Line Dear Cambridge neighbors: As some of you have already read in the local media the MBTA and the Department of Homeland Security are planning a biological detection study in three stations on the Red Line beginning this summer. The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Public Health Department are not primarily involved in this study, but we do have a responsibility to answer questions as best we can and to get further information on behalf of residents, workers and others who use the T if any health questions remain unanswered. Both the state Department of Public Health and our public health staff have been satisfied that this release does not pose any sort of public health hazard, even if it was released during normal business hours. The fact that it will only be released after hours simply adds to assurance, which leads us to be confident that no public impact will result from these tests. If any of your members or anyone else you come across are in need of further information about this please make sure to give them the main number to the Cambridge Public Health Department: 617-665-3800 or my own direct number: 617-665-3838 or e-mail: slipson(a)challiance.org. The press release is available at: <http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=24729&month=&year=> http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=24729&month=&year= The full Environmental Assessment, conducted by Homeland Security with the cooperation of US EPA, is available at: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st/st_dea_detect_to_protect.pdf Finally, anyone who is interested should know that there will be a public forum to discuss the nature of this study at the Cambridge YMCA, 820 Mass. Ave, on May 16th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Regards, Sam Sam Lipson Director of Environmental Health Cambridge Biosafety Committee Cambridge Public Health Department 119 Windsor Street, Lower Level Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 665-3838 slipson(a)challiance.org <http://www.cambridgebiosafety.org> http://www.cambridgebiosafety.org

1 0