July 2015 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Citywide Plan consultant interviews
by Ruth Ryals 10 Aug '15

10 Aug '15

Hi, Please review the following, including the links. This is a very important next step in planning what Cambridge will become! Ruth From: jbolduc(a)CambridgeMA.GOV To: jbolduc(a)CambridgeMA.GOV Subject: Citywide Plan consultant interviews Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:52:54 +0000 Citywide Planning: Presentations from Shortlisted Teams We are embarking on a citywide comprehensive planning process to create a shared vision for the city and its future. Through this inclusive, wide-reaching process, the City aims to develop policy and design goals and actionable recommendations to guide future change Three consultant teams that responded to the Request for Qualifications have been selected to interview for the project. The teams are led by Perkins + Will, Sasaki, and Utile. As part of the interview process, each of the teams will give a public presentation on Monday, July 27, 2015 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.in Sullivan Chamber at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave. Community members will have an opportunity to learn about each project team and their overall approach, as well as ask questions. The teams¹ proposals are available for viewing on the citywide planning project page <http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Projects/Planning/citywideplanning> . Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of the session and at the first break. We are planning on streaming the presentations on 22-CityView <http://www.cambridgema.gov/22cityview> or the City Webcast <http://www.cambridgema.gov/citywebcast> beginning at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, July 27. For more information, please email CambridgeConversations(a)CambridgeMA.gov <mailto:CambridgeConversations@CambridgeMA.gov> , or contact Melissa Peters at mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:mpeters@cambridgema.gov> or at 617/349-4605. To receive email updates on the citywide planning process, please sign-up here <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001emHU8ZhrsEZwDFadceLNMC qtlgFElUlN-vRL3NgxQ8VNJ1Hm5YwPiymnL5Xc2QhWH2YfVm0WmG8H4Gp1BnRn8dorfTuNe9EFss wTz_Da0CmI7JimPQ-Cpl6JI4wDgV9EXRbe4LbKLtu_58IG932yamnBOe4L3lF4PA2loXZYI7QbI4 LB4NsGWbxqE2FBOmNSKVzgLovuywQwEcmfuEH1icOI4y1uZaEkQ28TxXedXYZYpp9u0FUSJLrWI0 SYrZfz> . John Bolduc, Environmental Planner Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 <https://www.facebook.com/CDDat344> <https://twitter.com/cddat344> <http://cddat344.tumblr.com/> <http://instagram.com/cddat344> www.cambridgema.gov/cdd <http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd> Jbolduc(a)cambridgema.gov M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon 617/349-4628 617/349-4633 FAX 617/349-4621 TTY

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FW: Participatory Budgeting - submit your ideas!
by Ruth Ryals 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

Join the discussion. From: "Monsegur, Michelle" <mmonsegur(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 at 10:14 AM To: "Franconi, Jeana" <jfranconi(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: Participatory Budgeting - submit your ideas! Hello PB supporters, We just kicked off idea collection for the second Participatory Budgeting cycle, so put on your thinking caps and tell us how you would spend $600,000 on capital projects to improve the community! Read the guidelines and get your ideas on the map! <https://shareabouts-pbcambridgefy17.herokuapp.com/page/guidelines> 100 new trees, a public toilet in Central Square, bilingual books for kids learning English, new laptops for the Community Learning Center, 8 bike repair stations, and free public Wi-Fi in 6 outdoor locations won funding during the pilot PB process <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/pbcycle1> . What would you like to see this time? We will be collecting ideas through August 31, 2015. The easiest way to submit an idea is through our interactive online map, but you can also submit ideas to the City's Budget Office <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/contact> through email, mail, phone, and walk-in. Interested in seeing where you ideas go? Volunteer as a Budget Delegate! Budget Delegates will take all of the ideas submitted by the community in August and will work during the fall to research, assess, and prioritize those ideas and determine which ones will be developed into full proposals for the public vote in December 2015. Learn more and sign up here <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/volunteer> . Questions? Please read our FAQs <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/faqs> or email us at pb(a)cambridgema.gov. Thank you! Best, Michelle Monsegur Budget Analyst City of Cambridge (617) 349-3266

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FW: Announcement for the Buena Vista Social Club
by Ruth Ryals 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Meeting notice, for those concerned about the increased, and apparently permanent, airplane noise over us. From: Nayla Rathle <nrathle(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 12:28 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net>, Nayla Rathle <nrathle(a)gmail.com> Subject: Announcement for the Buena Vista Social Club Hello Ruth, I have taken over announcements and PR's for the Boston West Fair Skies Coalition. If you would please announce or post the following: Boston West Fair Skies will hold its monthly meeting On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 7pm to 9pm Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Pratt Conference Room 60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Free Parking on campus http://www.bostonwestfairskies.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bostonwestfairskies?ref=aymt_homepage_panel We are a coalition formed by towns west of Boston that are affected by the permanent changes in runway 33L RNAV departures made by the FAA at Boston Logan Airport in June 2013. Please join us on August 12. BWFS Steering Committee ================================ Thank you! Nayla Rathle 566 School Street Belmont 617-721-2602

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Re: [Neighbors] Neighbors Digest, Vol 77, Issue 11
by Nancy Wechsler 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

My next door neighbor is a wonderful handyman. Let him know I gave you his name. My name is Nancy Wechsler, Raymond Street by Walden. His name is Norm Daoust. 617-491-7424. normanD@daoustAssociates or normandaoust(a)earthlink.net http://www.avesthr.com nancy wechsler On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 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. suggestions for a handyman? (Rachel Joffe Falmagne) > 2. Re: suggestions for a handyman? (Adam Brod) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:10:53 -0400 > From: "Rachel Joffe Falmagne" <rfalmagne(a)verizon.net> > Subject: [Neighbors] suggestions for a handyman? > To: <neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org> > > Hello neighbors, > > Can anyone recommend a local handyman who agrees to do small jobs? I need > to have a window air conditioner installed. > > Thank you. Best, > > Rachel Joffe > (5 Herbert street) > rfalmagne(a)verizon.net >

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suggestions for a handyman?
by Rachel Joffe Falmagne 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Hello neighbors, Can anyone recommend a local handyman who agrees to do small jobs? I need to have a window air conditioner installed. Thank you. Best, Rachel Joffe (5 Herbert street) rfalmagne(a)verizon.net

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Fwd: Cambridge Animal Commission Urges Extra Caution After 2nd Rabid Raccoon is Captured at Fresh Pond
by Ruth Ryals 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Be careful of any wildlife, especially if they uncharacteristically approach you! Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net 617-834-4007(c) Sent from my iPhone! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: July 28, 2015 at 1:45:36 PM EDT > To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Cambridge Animal Commission Urges Extra Caution After 2nd Rabid Raccoon is Captured at Fresh Pond > 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 > > For Immediate Release: July 28, 2015 > > Cambridge Animal Commission Urges Extra Caution After 2nd Rabid Raccoon is Captured at Fresh Pond > > Cambridge, MA , July 28, 2015 -- On July 23, Cambridge Animal Commission captured a second raccoon at Fresh Pond Reservation that has tested positive for rabies. In this second incident, the raccoon bit an 8-year-old's sneaker but did not make contact with the skin. Earlier this month, a skunk and a fox found in Belmont also tested positive for rabies. > > Cambridge Animal Commission advises that people taking precautionary measures, especially when walking at Fresh Pond Reservation. Avoid direct contact with wildlife, dead or alive. Never touch any wildlife with your bare hands. Dog owners should maintain their pets in clear view and keep them from running in brush areas where they cannot see if something occurs. > > Tips for Protecting Against Rabies > > •Avoid direct contact with wildlife, dead or alive. Never touch any wildlife with your bare hands. > •If you find a sick or injured wild animal, call Cambridge Animal Commission at 617-349-4376. > •Avoid animals displaying unnatural behavior. Wild animals that are unusually friendly or displaying other unnatural behaviors may have the rabies virus. > •Discourage contact between pets and wildlife. Don’t let your pets roam or keep them in clear view. > •If you are scratched or bitten by any animal, either wild or domestic, consult your physician immediately. > •If your pet receives a suspected bite wound from an unknown animal or if your pet comes in direct contact with any wild animal, even if no wounds are evident, consult your veterinarian immediately. Your veterinarian may recommend a rabies booster. > > If you see a potentially rabid animal or think there is an immediate public safety threat, contact Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. If you are concerned about an animal you have seen and it is not a direct threat, please notify the Cambridge Animal Commission at 617-349-4376. Please try to convey the time and location of the sighting and your contact number if you get the office voicemail.. > > Link here to more information: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/animal-health/rabies-control-program/p… > > -###-

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FW: 53 Upland Road condo in Victorian for rent 9/1
by Ruth Ryals 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

On 7/27/15, 8:26 PM, rganis26(a)comcast.net wrote: >Hi, Ruth. After 14 wonderful years in the neighborhood, we are moving to >Lexington for some more space for our kids. The good news is that we >will be renting our place so I wondered if you'd post this for our >neighbors in case any know of someone who's been dying to move their >family into the neighborhood. > >Our 3 bedroom 2.5 bath place on Upland in this 2-unit Victorian near >Richdale will be available for rent. 1900 sq ft, charming yard, finished >basement (not included in square footage), open floor plan, 3 stories >(not including basement), lots of light, high end wood floors, restored >wood fireplace. Please contact our agent, Andrea Blum at Hammond. Lots >of photos, etc. available. > >Thanks! >Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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FW: Bath tub anyone?
by Ruth Ryals 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

On 7/27/15, 11:43 AM, "Margot Welch" wrote: >IS anyone building and strong? There¹s a 60² cast iron soaker tub (Person >testimony available as to it¹s loveliness) on my front porch in our >wonderful neighborhood. IF you know anyone who¹d could pay $150 and take >it away for happy use in a new home I¹d be grateful. Get in touch with >me: margot.welch(a)verizon.net >617-491-8781

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FW: Female Assaulted near Fayerweather Street and Ivy Street
by Ruth Ryals 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

From: Cambridge PD CITYWIDE <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 3:15 PM To: Cambridge PD CITYWIDE <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> Subject: Female Assaulted near Fayerweather Street and Ivy Street Cambridge PD CITYWIDE Alert Female Assaulted near Fayerweather Street and Ivy Street On July 24th in the early morning, a woman reported to the Cambridge Police Department that she was the victim of an attempted sexual assault on Fayerweather Street near Ivy St. She was walking home from a friend's house alone. The victim was able to fend off the attacker and the suspect fled the area. The description of the suspect is a Hispanic male in his early 20's, 5'8" dark brown/black hair wearing shorts and a short sleeve button down shirt. Upon learning of the attack, investigators promptly initiated an intensive investigation.The Cambridge Police Department detectives are actively investigating this incident. if anyone has any information or heard/witnessed anything in this area during the early hours of July 24, please contact the Cambridge Police Department Investigation Division at 617-349-3370 or 617-349-3300. To help protect yourself from becoming a victim of such crimes, Cambridge Police encourage you to take the following precautions: * Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts. * Always walk with a friend or a group when possible. * 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. * Do not wear earbuds, headphones, or listen to music when walking alone. * If you feel you are being followed, show you are suspicious-Turn to look at the person. 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FW: Housing Information Session 8-11-15
by Ruth Ryals 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 12:15 PM To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: Housing Information Session 8-11-15 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: July 23, 2015 Affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs Information Session August 11 Cambridge, MA, July 23, 2015 -- The Housing Division of the city¹s Community Development Department will be holding a Rental and Homeownership Information Session Tuesday, August 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the Central Square Library Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge. Housing personnel from the Community Development Department will be available to discuss the city¹s affordable rental and homeownership programs. Currently, the Housing Division is accepting applications for the Homeownership Pool and the Rental Applicant Pool. Preference is given to Cambridge residents and families with children. For more information, please contact us at 617-349-4622. -###-

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