May 2014 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: [PSNA] Launch of Cambridge Bicycle Network Planning
by Ruth Ryals 06 May '14

06 May '14

From: "Lawrence, Jennifer" <jlawrence(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 2:34 PM To: "psna(a)lists.portersquare.net" <psna(a)lists.portersquare.net> Subject: [PSNA] Launch of Cambridge Bicycle Network Planning 5/1/2014 Towards a Bikeable Future: Cambridge Bicycle Network Plan May is National Bike Month! Last year, Cambridge received a Bicycle Friendly City Gold Rating but we are continuing to improve our city for bicycling! Here is your chance to say what you would like the future to look like. What would make this the most bicycle friendly city on the planet? What are the ways, small or large, short-term or long-term, that would make a difference for you? The Cambridge Bicycle Network Plan <http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/News/2014/05/~/link.aspx?_id=01C341D243DA464 DB764FF88E9E08667&_z=z> is underway and we are looking for input from everyone who bikes or would like to bike in the city whether they are eight years old or 80 years old. There are many ways to share your ideas: please go to our Bikes in Cambridge <http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/News/2014/05/~/link.aspx?_id=202FDD8BF259452 3808315F0029B0E0A&_z=z> page for all the information or directly to the WikiMap website <http://wikimapping.com/wikimap/CambridgeBikePlan.html#.U2J4BIFdV1Y> , where you can enter your comments and ideas. _______________________________________________ PSNA mailing list PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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FW: Cambridge Biosafety Forum on May 13 and 14 -- Register Now!
by Ruth Ryals 06 May '14

06 May '14

From: "Lipson, Sam" <SLipson(a)challiance.org> Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 2:16 PM To: "Lipson, Sam" <SLipson(a)challiance.org> Subject: Cambridge Biosafety Forum on May 13 and 14 -- Register Now! Dear Cambridge Folk, Apologies for getting this out to you on such short notice. If you would share this with your members and participants I would appreciate it very much. Cambridge has a unique status as the global epicenter of biotech research and also has the distinction of having the oldest, strictest and most community-accountable biosafety regulations of any city in the country (maybe the world). But WE NEED COMMUNITY MEMBERS to participate on internal safety committees and to represent the interests of their neighbors and your fellow Cantabrigians. Sam Lipson, Director of Environmental Health, CPHD

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FW: apartment for rent?
by Ruth Ryals 04 May '14

04 May '14

On 5/4/14 4:18 PM, "Patricia Lange" <pdl05674(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Hi Ruth, >My name is Patty Lange and a former Cantabridgian. > >I have been asking some of my old neighbors if they know of any >apartments in the area for my friend's 37 year old daughter who will be >attending Harvard School of Ed. She would be an ideal tenant--paying rent >on time, clean, and quiet. She grew up in Arlington , attended >Fayerweather School, Concord Academy and Sara Lawrence. She is fluent in >Italian. She is currently working in a school for troubled kids in Maine. > Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks very much 617-721-9117

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summer rental
by Ying Dong 02 May '14

02 May '14

Dear neighbors, We have a two-bedroom apartment on Buena Vista Pk. It's available for renting this summer, between 06/01 and 08/15. If you have friends or family members visiting Cambridge this summer, our place is ideal for a couple. The apartment is nicely decorated, with a backyard for parties. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested, I can fill you in with more details. Thanks. Ying

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FW: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Urban Shield: Boston Public Safety Training Taking Place in Cambridge on 5/3
by Ruth Ryals 02 May '14

02 May '14

From: CitizenObserver <alerts(a)citizenobserver.com> Reply-To: <alerts(a)citizenobserver.com> Date: Friday, May 2, 2014 10:53 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Urban Shield: Boston Public Safety Training Taking Place in Cambridge on 5/3 Citizen Observer Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Citizen Alert Urban Shield: Boston Public Safety Training Taking Place in Cambridge on 5/3 A regional training exercise will be conducted by Urban Shield: Boston on Saturday, May 3 at the MIT Building located on 195 Albany Street in Cambridge. The purpose of this exercise is to enable public safety agencies, like the Cambridge Police, Fire and Emergency Management Departments, to work collaboratively in a simulated environment and effectively manage a real-world scenario. As a result of this training, Cambridge citizens may observe public safety personnel responding to simulated emergencies. Each scenario will be run multiple times, and we urge residents not to be alarmed. There is no danger to anyone in the area, and exercises will be done in cordoned-off areas away from the public. More information about this weekend¹s training is outlined in the press release detailed below. Urban Shield: Boston to Test Region's First Responders Members of the Public May See Public Safety Personnel Responding to Simulated Emergencies. Exercise Will Consist of Several Events Throughout City and Region. No Danger to the Public. BOSTON-- On Saturday, May 3, the City of Boston¹s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host Urban Shield: Boston, a 24-hour regional training exercise that simulates large-scale public safety incidents in the Metro-Boston area. Urban Shield: Boston will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and conclude at 8 a.m. Sunday. The training will include approximately 2,000 personnel from: departments within the City of Boston (Boston Police, Boston Fire, EMS, OEM, and the Boston Public Health Commission); the Metro-Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR, which includes Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, Brookline, and Winthrop); the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; and the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals. The exercise will assess the ability of public safety personnel to successfully respond to, and manage, multiple public safety threats and emergencies occurring simultaneously throughout the metro-Boston area. ³As we saw last year during the Boston Marathon attacks, our first responders are well trained to handle any situation,² said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. ³Urban Shield: Boston is a unique training exercise that enables our first responders to work collaboratively in a simulated environment so they can operate effectively in real-world scenarios.² As first responder teams arrive from throughout Greater Boston, they will be assigned to deal with a series of 11 complex public safety scenarios based on past real-life events, including: * an ³active shooter² situation in Brookline; * a ³hostage² rescue of elected officials in Boston; * an ³explosive device² found in the transit system; * an ³injured officer² situation in Cambridge; * a ³parking lot collapse² in Boston; and * a large-scale consolidated event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative grant program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been appropriated with the goal of providing a multi-layered training exercise to enhance the skills and abilities of the region¹s first responders. Every aspect of Urban Shield: Boston (planning, preparation and execution of the exercise) is managed by first responders in the MBHSR. ³Urban Shield: Boston allows the Region¹s first responders to establish professional relationships with their partner agencies prior to an emergency, so the first time they are meeting is not during an active response,² said Rene Fielding, Director of OEM. The Urban Shield: Boston exercise debuted in 2011 with the intent of validating emergency response investments in equipment and training through a series of contingency-based scenarios that reflect the current threat to public safety and security. The results of the exercise are evaluated by the MBHSR leadership and used to inform future procurements in equipment and training requirements. Urban Shield: Boston will run for a 24-hour period. As a result residents may observe public safety personnel responding to simulated emergencies. Each scenario will be run multiple times, and residents should not to be alarmed. There is no danger to anyone in the area, and exercises will be done in cordoned-off areas away from the public. ### <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=5&rtr=on&s=jaysy,uvpx,1d8,4koq,ksdg,8bry,m 3cn> Press Release <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=5&rtr=on&s=jaysy,uvpx,1d8,gbgg,h21j,8bry,m 3cn> Contact Information Contact Name: Jeremy Warnick, Director of Communciations Contact Name: Contact Email: pio(a)cambridgepolice.org Contact Email: Contact Phone: 617-349-3237 Contact Phone: See More Details/Translate <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=5&rtr=on&s=jaysy,uvpx,1d8,bbzt,ipe1,8bry,m 3cn> <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/app/ncnews_aff.jsp?sender=rryals@comcas t.net&uid=5ed9efba77&p=2654&mid=1440789> Please do not reply to this email. Direct any questions or feedback to the contact at your local law enforcement agency. 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Computer Lounge Spring Open House 5/5, 7PM
by Colin Barr 02 May '14

02 May '14

*Spring Open House* *Living Well Network Computer Lounge* Curious about the Lounge<http://agassiz.org/living-well/senior-computer-lounge/>? Join us on Monday, May 5th to experience a wonderful learning community developed especially for people over age 55. From open "drop-in" labs to skill-building workshops and classes to computer help at home, the Lounge has something to offer everyone. Come enjoy light refreshments, socialize with your neighbors, and learn about opportunities to learn, teach, or volunteer at the Computer Lounge. *When:* Monday, May 5th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM *Where:* North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave (Click<https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1651+Mass.+Ave…> for map. Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room.) *RSVP:* Colin at cbarr(a)agassiz.org or (617) 349-6287 x21 ------------- Colin Barr Living Well Network Coordinator Agassiz Baldwin Community www.agassiz.org/ cbarr(a)agassiz.org 617-349-6287 x21

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FW: friend seeking housing
by Ruth Ryals 01 May '14

01 May '14

Anyone know someone who might be interested? From: Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 11:35 AM To: richdale-ave-community <mailto:richdale-ave-community@googlegroups.com> Subject: [Richdale Ave] friend seeking housing Greetings Neighbors! My name is Polly Attwood. I am a relatively new neighbor at 175 Richdale/Camb CoHousing (marking 4 years this month so maybe can't call myself new but certainly don't know all on this list :-) ) I am writing on behalf of a young friend who is a master's student at Lesley University and is looking for housing/room starting August 1. She would ideally like to be in Cambridge, somewhere walking distance to the red line and preferably with laundry facilities on-site. She can pay up to $800/month. She describes herself as a "great and tidy housemate" and is open to staying for the duration of her program, which is two years. I can vouch for her being a thoughtful and conscientious young woman, in her early thirties who would make a good housemate/room renter. Please contact me at my email below if you have a lead or place to offer. Thank you, Polly (Attwood) polly.attwood(a)gmail.com

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Gutter repair
by Marc Weiss 01 May '14

01 May '14

Looking for someone to do minor gutter repair work - suggestions welcome. Marc Weiss 17 Buena Vista Park

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Fwd: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Community Info: Cambridge Police Department Gears Up for ?Safety in Gear? Campaign
by Ruth Ryals 01 May '14

01 May '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: "CitizenObserver" <alerts(a)citizenobserver.com> > Subject: Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE Alert - Community Info: Cambridge Police > Department Gears Up for ?Safety in Gear? Campaign > Date: April 30, 2014 at 6:00:03 PM EDT > Reply-To: alerts(a)citizenobserver.com > > Cambridge PD: CITYWIDE > CITIZEN ALERT > > Community Info: Cambridge Police Department Gears Up for ?Safety in Gear? > Campaign > > With warmer temperatures expected to stay for the foreseeable future, the > Cambridge Police Department anticipates an increase of pedestrians and > bicyclists on the roadways. In order to provide bicyclists with a safe and > enjoyable experience, the Cambridge Police Department will be launching a > concentrated, multi-phased bike safety initiative in May in collaboration with > City departments and local businesses. ³Safety in Gear² will focus on bike > safety awareness throughout May. The overall objective of the initiative is to > increase the safety of all pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.May National > Bike Safety Month > Over the course of May, which is National Bike Safety Month, the Cambridge > Police Department will be partnering with multiple organizations to increase > bike safety awareness. Cambridge Police bike officers and its Community > Relations Unit will be stationed at highly trafficked areas in the city and > will provide giveaways, fliers with bike safety tips and information related > to bike laws to all attendees. > DateTimeLocation > Monday, May 57:30-10 a.m.Inman Square > Monday, May 127:30-9:30 a.m.Central Square > Thursday, May 157:30-9:30 a.m.Kendall Square > Monday, May 194:30-7 p.m.Central Square > Tuesday, May 274:30-7 p.m.Kendall Square* > Friday, May 307:30-9:30 a.m.Inman Square Walk/Ride Day > > *At the May 27th event, bike tune-ups will be available for any interested > riders free of charge. > Electronic sign boards will also be stationed in Inman Square, Central Square > and on Massachusetts Avenue throughout May with tips and information specific > to bike safety. > > On-Bike Training & Bike Rides > There are a number of bike rides and training-related activities taking place > in May that the Cambridge Police will be involved with, all of which residents > are highly encouraged to participate in: > * A free on-bike training, which is geared for new bike riders and covers the > basics of riding a bike, will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the > Alewife T Station Bike Cage. > * There will be two lunchtime bike rides in the City of Cambridge: Wednesday, > May 14 starting at Vellucci Plaza and Wednesday, May 28 beginning at 6th and > Binney. > * On Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m., there will be a bike tour of Cambridge > starting and ending at the Cambridge Public Library. Cambridge Police bike > officers and command staff will be among those joining participating riders > and will be available to address questions and concerns specific to bike > safety. > Bike-Related Content on CPD Social Media > The Cambridge Police Department¹s YouTube channel features a Public Service > Announcement on Pedestrian Safety > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,dzy1,2uz5,b79n,i… > l> as it relates to bicyclists and motorists. The Cambridge Police is also > planning on unveiling a new Public Service Announcement around bike safety in > conjunction with MIT. > > Lastly, as a way to reunite owners with their lost or stolen bikes, the > Cambridge Police will be posting photos of bikes stored in its properties > unit. To help an owner reunite with their bike, follow the Cambridge Police > onInstagram > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,hu73,jrbb,b79n,i… > l> , Facebook > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,lnr5,gqae,b79n,i… > l> or Twitter > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,bgku,8nnx,b79n,i… > l> . > > > > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,4koq,ksdg,b79n,i… > l> > > Contact Information > Contact Name:Jeremy Warnick, Director of Communications Contact Name: > Contact Email:pio@cambridgepolice.orgContact Email: > Contact Phone:617-349-3237Contact Phone: > > > See More Details/Translate > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,tey,axn8,b79n,ib… > > > > > <http://www.citizenobserver.com/cov6/app/ncnews_aff.jsp?sender=jlipshaw@gmail. > com&uid=7f98bd0869&p=2654&mid=1438122> > > Please do not reply to this email. Direct any questions or feedback to the > contact at your local law enforcement agency. > > Unsubscribe from CitizenObserver Email Alerts > <http://www.elabs5.com/c.html?ufl=7&rtr=on&s=jaysy,utnu,1d8,2ubx,g8zs,b79n,i… > l> > > > >

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