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FW: [Richdale Ave] Vandalism
by Ruth Ryals 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Please keep your cars locked, outside lights on, and eyes open. Call the police if you see anything suspicious, or if your car/property is broken into. Ruth From: Marjorie Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:36 AM To: Ralph Brutus Subject: Re: [Richdale Ave] Vandalism Hi Ralph sorry to hear about your car break in. I just discovered mine was broken in as well. Parked in front if 113 Richdale. Nothing to steal so nothing was stolen. Just reported it to the police as well Marjorie Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:06 AM, Ralph Brutus wrote: > Hello all this is Ralph Brutus at 156 Richdale avenue. Just wanted to let > everyone know that my wife's car was vandalized late last night or early this > morning. I think they took some change and that's it. This is the third time > her car has been broken into.The drive side window was smashed in. The police > were already called and came by. I just ask that everybody be careful and keep > an eye out for any suspicious activities. Thank you and have a nice day. >

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FW: [Richdale Ave] Fwd: Middle Income Unit
by Ruth Ryals 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

fyi Begin forwarded message: > From: "Finley, Antonia" <afinley(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Middle Income Unit > Date: March 10, 2015 at 2:20:33 PM EDT > > Hello, > > My name is Antonia Finley and I am the FTHB Coordinator for the City of > Cambridge. Could you please share this information below with your listserv. > We are trying to get the word out about this middle income unit. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > Best, > > Antonia > > > Middle Income Unit Available to Income Eligible First-time Homebuyers > Located at 20 Chestnut St., this unit will be available to income eligible > first-time homebuyers through the City of Cambridge First-time Homebuyer > program. This unit is a flat with two bedrooms, one bath, includes one deeded > garage parking space and is priced at $300,000. The unit is subject to resale, > limited equity and primary residency restrictions. Priority will be given to > Cambridge residents and families with children. The application deadline is > April 3, 2015 by noon. For more information please click on the following > linkhttp://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/housing/~/media/F3D37395F04849439A9E0AE4… > 445F6.ashx If you have any questions, please contact Antonia Finley at > afinley(a)cambridgema.gov

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Open Lab at the Living Well Network Computer Lounge
by Colin Barr 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

*Open Lab at the Living Well Network Computer Lounge * *When:* Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 - 3:00 PM *Where:* North Hall, 1651 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge (Click <https://www.google.com/maps/place/1651+Massachusetts+Ave,+Harvard+Universit…> for map. Use side entrance on Wendell St. marked ANC community room.) Bring in your technology questions and our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers will help you find answers. Here are some questions participants asked recently at the Lounge: - How do I format a paragraph in Word? - Why am I not getting my emails? - How do I download an app? - Why is my computer running so slowly? ---------------------------------- Lounge <http://agassiz.org/living-well/senior-computer-lounge/> labs, workshops, and classes are free for LWN Members <http://agassiz.org/living-well/lwn-membership/> and $20 per session / class for drop-ins. For more information please contact Colin. ------------- 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: Room in Exchange needed
by Ruth Ryals 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Sheffield van Buren <sheffield.vanburen(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Room in Exchange needed > Date: March 8, 2015 at 10:23:35 PM EDT > To: Margot Welch > > Hi Margot: > We're hoping you can post this on the neighborhood listserv. Please let me > know if you have any questions. Many thanks! > Sheffield > >> We are trying to help a young Sri Lankan woman find a room in Cambridge. >> Saranya is a recent graduate of Mt Holyoke College, and is looking for a >> live-in situation with a family in Cambridge where she could work approx 15 >> hrs/week in exchange for a room. In addition to housework and baby sitting, >> she has also tutored in the past (Biology, Chemistry, Basic Programming, Web/ >> Graphic Design). She is also an excellent cook (Indian and Sri Lankan food). >> She is quiet, tidy, and hard working. She has been living with my elderly >> mother, but we have had to bring in more skilled help as my mother's care >> needs have recently intensified. If you would like more information, please >> contact me at sheffield.vanburen(a)gmail.com <javascript:;> or 617-909-4823, >> or contact Saranya directly at saranya.ramakrishnan(a)gmail.com <javascript:;> >> or (413) 437-3987. >> >> Sent from my iPad

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FW: [Richdale Ave] Fwd: Monday 3/9 Late-Night MBTA Service informational meeting
by Ruth Ryals 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Neighbors, I encourage some of you to attend. We will lose it if we are not careful. So speak up if you think it is important for a world class city to have late night service, and a well-funded, functioning mass transit system! Ruth Begin forwarded message: > From: "Stoughton, Cleo" <cstoughton(a)cambridgema.gov> > To: "Stoughton, Cleo" <cstoughton(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Monday 3/9 Late-Night MBTA Service informational meeting > Date: March 5, 2015 at 3:38:17 PM EST > > Dear interested parties, please forward this information to anyone who might > be interested. Thank you! > > The MBTA is hosting a series of informational meetings to discuss the future > of Late-Night MBTA Service. The meeting on March 9 will be in Cambridge: > > > Monday, March 9 > 5:30 7:30 PM > Sheraton Commander Hotel > Mount Vernon Room > 16 Garden Street > Cambridge, MA 02138 > > Written comments are accepted through March 11 and should be mailed to: MBTA, > 10 Park Plaza, Room 2310, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Late-Night Service > Committee, or electronically at the MBTA website (mbta.com <http://mbta.com/> > ), by email at latenightservice(a)mbta.com, or by phone at (617) 222-3200, TTY > (617) 222-5146. > > For more information about the public meetings, please visit this page: > http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/public_meetings/?id=6442453881 > > > For more information about the Late-Night MBTA Service Pilot Program, please > visit this page: > http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442453785&month=&year

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Contractor recommendations
by Ian Stevenson 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Hello, Can anyone recommend a good contractor? We're looking to do a kitchen and bathroom renovation. Thank you, Ian Stevenson

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FW: Two apartments available in Fayette Park, Cambridge
by Ruth Ryals 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Rosalind Aldrich Michahelles" <rosalind(a)rokeby.info> > Subject: Two apartments available in Fayette Park, Cambridge > Date: March 2, 2015 at 12:37:23 PM EST > To: "Margot Welch" > > > Dear Neighbors, > some of you have posted apartment-wanted notices, so I¹m forwarding the email > below from a friend about two apartments in mid-Cambridge (very near Broadway > and the Longfellow/MLKing public school, i.e., after the Library and before > Prospect St. > > Best, > Rosalind (Hurlbut St.) > .................. > > [from my friend] A week or two ago I told you of an apartment open across the > street from us. It felt like a rare opportunity for someone to move in here. > Well, another person in the same 3-family house is leaving--she also bought > her own place. This is a 3-bedroom apartment available in early April > (negotiable). Also a lovely place and great location. If interested, contact > annjekim(a)gmail.com > > > >> >> >> >> >> >> No Fee! Renovated 3 bedroom in beautiful Inman Square! >> >> >> >> Available April 10, 2015 (date negotiable): Renovated, certified de-leaded >> 3-bedroom apartment located one block from Inman Square in Cambridge! This >> is a beautiful apartment with a renovated kitchen and bath. The kitchen >> features new stainless steel appliances >> including a dishwasher and a gas stove, granite countertops and an abundance >> of cabinet space. The apartment is approximately 1000 square feet and has 1 >> bathroom. >> >> The building features free laundry in the basement, private storage, and a >> shared back yard featuring a patio for summer entertainment and a raised bed >> for >> your green thumb. Fantastic neighborhood on a cul-de-sac off a tree-lined >> street. Unit is 10 minutes from Central Square, 20 min from Harvard, and a >> 1 mile walk to Kendall Square. >> >> Rent of $2850 includes water and sewer; tenant is responsible for gas and >> electric. Lease will run 4/10/15 (negotiable) until August 31, 2016. No >> brokers fee! Landlord requires good credit and references. >> >> >> >> >> >> Also included with the rental is a free Crate and Barrel couch (3 years old) >> and 4 AC window units since I will not need these in my new place.

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FW: Various City traffic studies on Council's Monday night agenda
by Ruth Ryals 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Notice that they are finally going to look at the Porter Square traffic issue. From: "Kelley, Craig" <ckelley(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 11:10 PM Subject: Various City traffic studies on Council's Monday night agenda FYI, folks: There¹s nothing in particular to do for this issue, but I thought I¹d pass it along both as an example of what the City is doing for traffic studies and how much they cost, close to 50K each (on average) for these five. If you have specific areas with unique access or safety issues, email Owen O¹Riordan at OOrioardan(a)Cambridgema.gov, but please realize they¹ve got a lot on their plate right now. Still, letting them know your thoughts will help prepare for next winter even if they can¹t address your concerns this season). Thanks a lot. Craig City Manager Letter March 2, 2015 To the Honorable, the City Council:I am hereby requesting the appropriation of $234,000 from excess Departmental revenue to the Public Investment Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund five traffic studies at the following intersections: * Cambridge Street at Cardinal Medeiros Avenue; * Cardinal Medeiros Avenue at Bristol Street/Binney Street; * Inman Square; * Mount Auburn Street at Coolidge Avenue and Fresh Pond Parkway; and, * Porter Square (Mass Ave at Upland) Very truly yours, Richard C. Rossi City Manager RCR/mec All emails to and from this email address are subject to the Public Records Law and may be made available to members of the public. Anything you do not want subject to that law should be sent to me at Craig(a)CraigKelley.org.

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