October 2015 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

electrician
by jim jackson 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Hello all; Seeking a local, reliable electrician for a smallish job at our condo building. Feel free to e-mail me off list. Thanks, Jim Jackson

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Fwd: Halloween Flier
by Ruth Ryals 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Marjorie <marjorie.decker(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 22, 2015 at 8:46:26 PM EDT > To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fwd: Halloween Flier > Hi Ruth can you pass this on to your list serve >> Thanks >> >> Dear Neighbors >> >> I am extending an invitation to you and your families for an annual Halloween party I have organized for the last 6 years. It is very low key-I provide a warm space to wear costumes-dance to Halloween music--play with some arts and crafts and enjoy mostly healthy snacks ( I know BOOOO!) and a time to gather. >> >> >> This is free for all Cambridge families--I just ask that you try to rsvp (last minute's are ok as well) This Sunday October 25th 2:00-4:00 Graham and Parks School on Linnaean St. Gym (In the back of the school through the park entrance) >> >> Thanks >> >> Marjorie >> >> -- >> Marjorie C. Decker >> State Representative 25th Middlesex District, Cambridge >> Sign up for my email list at decker4rep.com >> Twitter: @marjoriedecker >> Facebook: facebook.com/RepDecker

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FW: SO
by Ruth Ryals 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

From: Margot Welch <margot.welch(a)verizon.net> Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:04 PM To: Alan Harwood <Alan.Harwood(a)umb.edu> Subject: Fwd: SO Does anyone have any resourceful ideas for our dear neighbor Roy? Please email Sarah, his lovely daughter, if you do. THANKS! m Begin forwarded message: > From: Sarah <zoegarrett(a)aol.com> > Subject: Re: SO > Date: October 21, 2015 at 8:16:12 PM EDT > To: Margot Welch <margot.welch(a)verizon.net> > > Hi Margot > I've been thinking about you and hope that things are going well. I often > think about you when I drive past your house. We are currently looking for > someone who can come in and help my father Take a bath and get a massage two > to three times a week. Ideally we would also like to find someone three times > a week to come in and drive him to do errands. If you could pass this email > onto your list serve for Avon hill street that would be wonderful. l do hope > that we can have a chance to catch up sometime very soon thanks for your help > with this > With love, > Sarah Shulman >

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Fwd: [PSNA] FW: MassDOT Capital Conversations - Cambridge Rindge and Latin H.S - Thursday October 22 @ 6:30 pm
by Ruth Ryals 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net 617-834-4007(c) Sent from my iPhone! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deignan, Bill" <wdeignan(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: October 22, 2015 at 1:17:16 PM EDT > To: psna <psna(a)portersquare.net> > Subject: [PSNA] FW: MassDOT Capital Conversations - Cambridge Rindge and Latin H.S - Thursday October 22 @ 6:30 pm > > Please come tonight to let MassDOT know what kind of transportation you would like to see in the region! > > > From: Dailey, Donny (DOT) [mailto:donny.dailey@state.ma.us] > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:46 AM > Subject: MassDOT Capital Conversations - Cambridge Rindge and Latin H.S - Thursday October 22 @ 6:30 pm > > REMINDER > > MassDOT Capital Conversations > > WHEN: Thursday, October 22st at 6:30 p.m. > WHERE: Cambridge Rindge and Latin H.S –Cafeteria > > MassDOT and the MBTA are preparing five-year capital plans, blueprints that will guide investments in our transportation system between 2017 and 2021. The Capital Investment Plan (CIP) determines how we prioritize our largest investments, covering all transportation projects – everything from highway and municipal projects to regional airports and rail and transit, including the MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities. > > At our Cambridge meeting we will have Assistant Secretary Kate Fichter, Assistant G.M. for Railroad Operations Bill McClellan, Highway District 6 Project Development Engineer Geri Vatan and Registry of Motor Vehicles Community Outreach Coordinator Michelle Ellicks to discuss any and all issues regarding commuter rail service, RMV, regional airport needs and state highway and bridge issues in the region. > > These Capital Conversations will help to guide our five-year Capital Investment Plan process as well as upcoming planning processes for statewide bicycle, pedestrian and rail plans. We want to hear from you about how those investments should be prioritized in order to maintain and modernize the Commonwealth’s transportation facilities. > > Long story short – we want to hear from folks in the Greater Cambridge region about what they think our transportation priorities are and how we can improve services around them. There will be short opening remarks but the purpose of the meeting is to listen, answer questions, and collect valuable feedback. Please forward to any community groups or other interested stakeholders > > > Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments > > > Thank you > > > Donny Dailey > MassDOT > Office of Government Affairs > Legislative Liaison –Highway Division > 617 945 4272 > Donny.Dailey2(a)dot.state.ma.us > > > > _______________________________________________ > PSNA mailing list > PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net > http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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Re: [Neighbors] Reminder: Candidate Forum tom'w night at Lesley
by Ruth Ryals 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

Neighbors, In just two weeks we will elect a the Cambridge City Council (and to the School Board)! This is a reminder that Porter Square Neighbors Association and Agassiz Neighboorhood Council are sponsoring a City Council Candidate Forum tomorrow, Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. in the Lesley Univ. auditorium (2nd floor) of the Porter Exchange Building. Everyone is invited to come, meet and hear the candidates! See you there! Ruth __________________ Ruth Ryals 115 Upland Rd. 617-547-6453

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Reminder: Cambridge City Council Candidates Forum
by Ruth Ryals 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Hear from the Candidates on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 6:30-9:00 PM Lesley University Hall Amphitheater, 2nd Floor 1815 Mass. Ave. Get involved! Submit questions for the candidates to forum@portersquare. net. Forum Sponsors: Porter Square Neighbors Assiociation AgassizNeighborhood Council Please join us!

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Re: [Neighbors] Blue LMA Buses Riding Along Mass. Ave. are Open to General Public
by Ruth Ryals 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Ini, What would it take to have the M2 stop in Porter Square? Ruth __________________ Ruth Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 (c) From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 at 9:13 AM To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: Blue LMA Buses Riding Along Mass. Ave. are Open to General Public Hello, please see attached news release, also pasted in as text below. Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer City of Cambridge 795 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 617-349-4339/ itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov Like Us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/CambridgeMA.Gov> For Immediate Release Blue LMA Buses Riding along Mass. Ave. are Open to General Public Cambridge, MA - October 16, 2015 --- You may have seen those shiny blue Longwood Medical Area (LMA) buses on Massachusetts Avenue and wondered what they are and if you can ride them. The buses are sponsored by the Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization (MASCO) to help LMA employees travel to and around the LMA. They are operated by Paul Revere Transportation and serve nearly 12,500 riders each day over 10 different routes. One of the LMA shuttles the M2 route travels between Harvard Square and the LMA via Massachusetts Avenue, with stops at Harvard Square, Central Square, MIT, Kenmore Square, the Fenway Green Line subway station, and various locations in the LMA. The general public can ride the M2 shuttle by purchasing ticketscash is not accepted on board. A ticket to ride cost $3.25. Single or 10-ride tickets can be purchased at Harvard University¹s Smith Campus Center and at various locations in the LMA. The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce that tickets can now be purchased by cash or check at the cashier window on the first floor of City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The City encourages the use of transit and other ways to get around other than driving alone. Having M2 tickets available at Cambridge City Hall provides another convenient transportation option for employees, residents, visitors and others in the area. Both Cambridge City Hall and the M2 shuttle are fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Additional information for the M2 shuttle can be found at these locations: M2 schedule and route: http://www.masco.org/system/files/downloads/directions/m2_2015_2016.pdf M2 Shuttle web site: http://www.masco.org/directions/m2-cambridge-harvard-shuttle Real-time Tracking: http://masco.transloc.com/ -###-

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Blogging Workshop at the Computer Lounge
by Colin Barr 13 Oct '15

13 Oct '15

*When:* Wednesday, October 14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM *Where*: Living Well Network Computer Lounge, North Hall, 1651 Mass Ave, Cambridge Blogging (or web logging) is about sharing what you know and what you are learning. When you start a blog, you'll find yourself always learning new things about your areas of interest. *This overview workshop will cover:* - What is a blog - How are blogs used - Choosing free blogging software - Building your blog Click here <http://agassiz.org/2015/10/blogging-workshop-at-the-computer-lounge/> for more information. ------------- 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: [PSNA] There is no such thing as a city that has run out of room from The Washington Post
by Ruth Ryals 12 Oct '15

12 Oct '15

This is a very interesting article. From: PSNA <psna-bounces(a)lists.portersquare.net> on behalf of Sally Eaton Arnold <sallyaeaton(a)gmail.com> Date: Monday, October 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM To: Porter Square Neighbors Association <psna(a)portersquare.net> Subject: [PSNA] There is no such thing as a city that has run out of room from The Washington Post http://wpo.st/JjSg0 _______________________________________________ PSNA mailing list PSNA(a)lists.portersquare.net http://lists.portersquare.net/listinfo.cgi/psna-portersquare.net

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FW: YIKES
by Ruth Ryals 10 Oct '15

10 Oct '15

Watch out! From: Margot Welch Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM To: Alan Harwood Subject: YIKES Carole thank you for sending this. I do hope people respond to you if they¹ve had similar troubles. This is very discouraging and the more we can give the police info the better we will all be. Please attend, all! Margot Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hooven, Carole" <hooven(a)fas.harvard.edu> > Subject: punctured tires--for the list > Date: October 10, 2015 at 7:35:37 AM EDT > To: Margot Welch > > Hi Margot, > > Yesterday morning (October 9) Alex and I discovered that all of our car tires > had been punctured, and we later learned that 2 of our neighbor¹s tires had > also been punctured. Our car was inside our garage at the end of our private > way on the top of Avon Hill. We each filed police reports. We (and the police) > are interested in finding out if this happened to anyone else. > > Thanks, > > Carole and Alex

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