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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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FW: Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancy
by Ruth Ryals 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:09 AM To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancy 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> City of Cambridge Public Information Office For Immediate Release Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancy Cambridge, MA, November 30, 2016 -- City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking Cambridge residents interested in volunteering to serve on the nine-member Human Services Commission. The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations. Working in collaboration with the Department of Human Service Programs, the Commission also promotes activities that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Over the years, the Commission has responded to local needs by recommending Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a wide range of programs offered by the City of Cambridge and community agencies. The Commission usually meets with the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on the second Thursday of each month, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. For more information, contact Mike Payack at 617-349-6208 or mpayack(a)cambridgema.gov. Commission members serve without compensation. Residents who wish to apply, may send a letter of interest and résumé by January 11, 2017, to: Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager City of Cambridge 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 -###-

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by Nancy Wechsler 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: THIS THURSDAY AT NOON: Art + Social Justice Film Series
by Ruth Ryals 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Shozawa, Katherine" <kshozawa(a)lesley.edu> > Date: November 29, 2016 at 11:04:58 AM EST > To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net>, John Howard <jhh(a)alum.mit.edu> > Cc: communityengagement <communityengagement(a)lesley.edu> > Subject: THIS THURSDAY AT NOON: Art + Social Justice Film Series > > Dear Ruth and John, > Would you please circulate with PSNA and Arts on the Avenue Committee? > Thank you! > Katherine > > PLEASE JOIN US! > > HOODIE TO HIJAB: Exploring Representations of Muslim American Women > Art + Social Justice Film Series > > Thursday, December 1 | noon – 1pm | Lunder Arts Center | Screening Room 117 > > Presented by Lesley University College of Art and Design in partnership with the Islamic Council of New England. > Co-sponsored by the Lesley University Diversity Council > FREE and open to the general public > > Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s satellite exhibition of screen prints at the Lunder Arts Center, presented in conjunction with his Greenway mural Spaces of Hope, which he recently completed at Dewey Square Park – what he describes as a gift of peace to Boston from the international Muslim community – sets the stage for this month’s Art + Social Justice Film program Hoodie to Hijab: Exploring Representations of Muslim American Women. December’s screening and conversation, the 6th in the series, includes a YouTube short and video art by Haleh Jamali, and asks us to expand our visual perceptions and projections of cultural, religious and gender identities as artists, designers and viewers. LUCAD BFA Illustration student Sara Alfageeh shares her own experience and artwork alongside community and guest speakers from the Islamic Council of New England, whose core mission for the past 30 years has been to address harmful perceptions of the Muslim community and counteract Islamophobia in the U.S. > > More about the Art + Social Justice Film series: http://www.lesley.edu/community-programs-and-partnerships/ > > > > > — > Katherine Shozawa > Director of Community Engagement > College of Art and Design > Lesley University > 617.349.8028 / kshozawa(a)lesley.edu > > >

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FW: craCORE: Monday night hearing on Surveillance in Cambridge
by Ruth Ryals 26 Nov '16

26 Nov '16

Watch out for your and your neighbors cars! From: Margot Welch <margot.welch(a)verizon.net> Date: Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:07 PM To: Alan Harwood <Alan.Harwood(a)umb.edu> Subject: Fwd: craCORE: Monday night hearing on Surveillance in Cambridge Sorry for late notice but everyone should know this. Attention. m Begin forwarded message: > From: "Olds, Jacqueline" <jacqueline_olds(a)hms.harvard.edu> > Subject: Re: craCORE: Monday night hearing on Surveillance in Cambridge > Date: November 22, 2016 at 8:29:23 AM EST > To: Margot Welch <margot.welch(a)verizon.net>, Alan Harwood > <Alan.Harwood(a)umb.edu> > > Hi Margot and Alan, > I wanted to let everyone know that we had a car broken into (brick through a > window) with two bags stolen last night around 6 PM. It was our son-in-law's > car, and his car alarm went off but when he looked out to turn it off, there > seemed to be no one there. So everyone should be on the alert!! > Thanks, > Jacquie Olds > > From: Margot Welch <margot.welch(a)verizon.net> > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 11:20:57 PM > To: Alan Harwood > Subject: Fwd: craCORE: Monday night hearing on Surveillance in Cambridge > > I think this is something everyone would want to know about, pro or con. >> m >> >> From: cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com >> [mailto:cambridge-residents-alliance-core@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of >> Nancy Ryan >> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 2:43 PM >> To: cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com >> Subject: craCORE: Monday night hearing on Surveillance in Cambridge >> >> Dear Cambridge Residents Alliance Core Members At this Monday¹s City >> Council meeting on November 21st Mayor Simmons is introducing an order that >> will require the Police Department to let the public know when it is planning >> to buy surveillance equipment, the purposes for its use and to report how >> they are used. Remember the Black Lives Matter vigil near which a tank-like >> truck was positioned we the public had no idea about its purpose or >> capacities, especially regarding surveillance. So come to testify or to show >> your support for maintaining an open society here in our little republic. >> Nancy Ryan >> >> From: ACLU of Massachusetts [mailto:action@aclum.org] >> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 2:52 PM >> To: nancyryan4(a)comcast.net >> Subject: Concerned about your country? Act locally next week in Cambridge >> >> Introducing an ordinance that would increase transparency of Cambridge Police >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Ds-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=b8Bw5fDeX8sYw-pK_b_tGJF1N7xmyPSxW_kF02kUPJA&e=> >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Dr-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=wFgKIZz_gwHYQwxaf79ufpTjFMK36--C1J4jtQwMiic&e=> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Du-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=qE0RA1r9R70WT7O3RniVDySwcAZd753FclM7wmVYUxg&e=> >> >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Do-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=lTGIq9j99KYT08QwzJLC9co6Bz9NxBJeUxP3BIMrTP4&e=> >> >> INTRODUCING THE CAMBRIDGE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ORDINANCE >> Monday, November 21, 5:30PM >> Cambridge City Hall >> 795 Massachusetts Avenue >> Cambridge, MA 02139 >> RSVP TODAY >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Dp-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=0HoNYjhCQqBaeNaMARZOLpxeC6hHlk4Uv-c9Wk0WaC0&e=> >> Share this: >> >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Dq-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=6AGabIUSgtXbgoO8NFDKXpZppYKGt1cshugherJlkRs&e=> >> >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Dn-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=XJvIX-OhLm9mXKsCTq6QacepcykExZfRRWpdf3IP_hw&e=> >> >> >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_ghebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa3CqBR7-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7 >> E-26a-3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26ia-3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3D973-26 >> 1-3D-26n-3D-2523&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yo >> k7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXMirV4XkfaYYIJo&s=LMl3-JETW >> uTzO_mI82F41M8DkX4JTLe7pFAgSxsIjts&e=> >> >> Maybe now more than ever, politics is localand we need your help in >> Cambridge. >> Police departments across the nation are increasingly adopting advanced >> surveillance technologies once used only by the most sophisticated >> militaries. Too often, police get those tools but keep the public totally in >> the darkabout the acquisitions, the policies and the way the tools are used. >> Now, Cambridge residents have a chance to require a robust public and >> transparent process before your police can acquire drones, cell phone spying >> tools or other surveillance devices. An ordinance to be introduced by Mayor >> Denise Simmons and endorsed by civil liberties, civil rights and human rights >> groups will require the Cambridge Police to be frank with the public about >> its plans to buy surveillance technologies, receive public approval before >> buying them and regularly report to the community about how they're used. >> Join us on Monday, November 21 at 5:30PM at Cambridge City Hall. >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ms.clicks.actions.aclu. >> org_t_gcebGkSRF6QBLYtHDTs3CqaBR7KCBTeaaaaB1xBMCWZ-2Dnaa-3Fq-3D5-40x95-7E-26a- >> 3DrWrY2n2Wr0-5FgkqYeox.jip-26p-3Dj-261-3D&d=CwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r >> =44rYKo2PKJ1FYJNpOz7rZ6yok7H9ldqucci0fsGBuqc&m=cjDCxRxHqvboFOYblshrVetbYqPGXM >> irV4XkfaYYIJo&s=4aR7ivSMNzFaWysszmbPfjEycWtrk6GsvV8ZkyR8_X4&e=> >> We need you to show support for the ordinance during the public comment >> period. >> Freedom can't defend itself. 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FW: Participatory Budgeting projects announced!
by Ruth Ryals 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

From: PB Cambridge <pb(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Monday, November 21, 2016 at 4:44 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Participatory Budgeting projects announced! NationBuilder <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/?e=53d5059f3012c0264958f4afde3616c4&utm_source=c ambridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb3ballot_pro&n=1> City of Cambridge Dear PB supporters, Next Participatory Budgeting VOTE: December 3-9, 2016! Do you live in Cambridge? Are you at least 12 years old? Then come out and vote between December 3-9 for your favorite PB projects and decide how to spend $700,000 of the City's capital budget! Residents can vote online at pb.cambridgema.gov <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/?e=53d5059f3012c0264958f4afde3616c4&utm_source=ca mbridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb3ballot_pro&n=2> or in person at dozens of events <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/pbevents?e=53d5059f3012c0264958f4afde3616c4&utm_s ource=cambridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb3ballot_pro&n=3> around town. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to participate in this process. What's on the ballot? Over 60 volunteer Budget Delegates worked hard this fall researching 548 ideas submitted by community members and developed 20 final proposals for the ballot. Voters can choose up to 5 of the following 20 projects. You don't need to rank your choices or do any math. 1. Universal Design: Playgrounds for Everyone! ($100,000) 2. Danehy Park: Fitness, Signs, Dog Park Lights & Scoreboards ($140,000) 3. Shade and Wet Weather Canopies for Playgrounds ($146,000) 4. Learn about Nature in the Port ($10,000) 5. Cambridge Street Art Trail ($25,000) 6. All-In-One Mobile Performance Stage & Art Space ($98,000) 7. Lighting Landmarks: CHLS Gate & Sumner Statue ($45,000) 8. Little Free Libraries for Children ($37,000) 9. Bicycle Desks for Cambridge Students ($113,000) 10. Wireless Speakers for Youth Centers ($25,000) 11. Upgrade the Moore Youth Center ($80,000) 12. Free Public WiFi in Columbia Park ($32,000) 13. Kinetic Energy Tiles ($50,000) 14. Solar-Powered Real-Time Bus Tracker Displays ($150,000) 15. Building a Strong and Safe Bike Community ($114,000) 16. Safer Crosswalks for Busy Roads ($104,000) 17. Solar Power Shines! ($260,000) 18. Hydration Stations in Four Locations! ($37,000) 19. Safe Naps for Cambridge Preschoolers! ($4,000) 20. (2-3) Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ($30,000) To learn more about each project and about the PB voting process, please visit pb.cambridgema.gov <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/?e=53d5059f3012c0264958f4afde3616c4&utm_source=ca mbridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb3ballot_pro&n=4> or contact us in the City's Budget Office. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving! Best, The Cambridge Budget Team Cambridge City Hall 795 Massachusetts Avenue (617) 349-4270 pb(a)cambridgema.gov City of Cambridge · United States This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net. To stop receiving emails, click here <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/unsubscribe?e=53d5059f3012c0264958f4afde3616c4&ut m_source=cambridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb3ballot_pro&n=5> . Created with NationBuilder <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnationbuilder.com&e=53d5059f3012 c0264958f4afde3616c4&utm_source=cambridgema&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pb 3ballot_pro&n=6> , software for leaders.

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Fwd: Cambridge Police Reminds Shoppers to Protect Their Delivered Packages This Holiday Season
by Ruth Ryals 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Cambridge PD Citywide <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> > Date: November 23, 2016 at 3:24:31 PM EST > To: Cambridge PD Citywide <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> > Subject: Cambridge Police Reminds Shoppers to Protect Their Delivered Packages This Holiday Season > > > Cambridge PD CITYWIDE Alert > Cambridge Police Reminds Shoppers to Protect Their Delivered Packages This Holiday Season > Black Friday and Cyber Monday are days away and the Cambridge Police Department wants to remind residents to take precautions when ordering online and shipping their packages. > > Through November 10, 2016, there have been 116 reported package thefts year-to-date from Cambridge residences alone. That figure has more significantly increased in November versus prior months. A majority of the thefts have occurred during the daytime from front porches or unlocked apartment lobbies. > > Cambridge Police reminds residents to follow these tips to help protect themselves and their packages: > > · Request the delivery of package(s) via a signature to ensure the package will not be left on the front steps or foyer > · Track your packages online, so you have a better idea when it is scheduled to arrive. > · With the United States Postal Service delivering packages seven days a week through the holidays, request that your packages arrive on a weekend day, if you plan on being home. > · Have your packages delivered to your work address or to a neighborhood friend or family member who would be home, in the event that you are not. > · If you’re suspicious or have experienced this type of activity, report it to the Cambridge Police Department immediately by calling 617-349-3300. > Hot Spot Locations for 2015 Package Theft > > Date: 11/23/2016 > Time: 20:23 UTC > CONTACT > pio(a)cambridgepolice.org > 617-349-3237 > Submit an Anonymous Tip > > Alert delivered to the following groups: Cambridge PD Citywide, Business Alerts, Press Releases, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 1 - East Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 3 - Inman/Harrington, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 4 - The Port, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 5 - Cambridgeport, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 6 - Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 7 - Riverside, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 8 - Agassiz, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 9 - Peabody, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 10 - West Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 11 - North Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 12 - Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 13 - Strawberry Hill, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 2 - M.I.T., Private - Harvard Square Business Association, Private - Central Square Business Association, Private - Inman Square Business Association, Private - East Cambridge Business Association, Private - Kendall Square Business Association, Private - Cambridge Public Safety Association, Private - Cambridge Hotels, Private - Cambridge Banks, Private - Cambridge Biotechs, Private - Porter Square Business Association, Private - Cambridge Higher Ed, Private - Cambridge Gov't, Private - Cambridge Security, Private - Cambridge Real Estate, Private - Cambridge Retail, Private - CPSA Master, and Private - Cambridge Charter and Private Schools > Link to Agency > View alert online & share this alert with others > This message sent from tip411. > Manage your email preferences at: https://app.citizenobserver.com/edit_email-subscriptions > 125 6th Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 > Terms/Privacy | Unsubscribe | info(a)tip411.com

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Fwd: Affordable Rental and Homeownership Information Sessions 12-12-16
by Ruth Ryals 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: November 23, 2016 at 12:28:47 PM EST > To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Affordable Rental and Homeownership Information Sessions 12-12-16 > > 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 > > > City of Cambridge Public Information Office > For Immediate Release > Affordable Rental and Homeownership Information Sessions December 12 > Cambridge, MA, November 23, 2016 -- The Housing Division of the city’s Community Development Department will be holding Rental and Homeownership Information Sessions on Monday, Dec. 12, from 12-2 p.m., at the Main Library, Beech Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge. Two separate sessions will be held at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. > > Housing personnel from the Community Development Department will be available to discuss the city’s 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 housing(a)cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4622. > > -###- > >

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Women's March for America Jan 21st -- Boston Common/Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
by Ruth Ryals 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

If you feel moved to stand with other women (and friends) for the protection of the rights of all of us, there are lots of choices: In Boston: https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/ In DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/2169332969958991/ I am enclosing the following letter from Jodi Solomon (jodisolomon1(a)gmail.com) ************************************************ Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! As we come together with our families, friends, and communities this weekend, we know the dinner table discussion may be tricky given our current political climate. We believe there is an answer - the Women¹s March For America movement. Most of us will not be able to make it to the Women¹s march in Washington, DC on January 21st. But we can come together in our local communities, towns, cities or colleges to march for our shared values. What is Women¹s March For America? Women¹s March For America calls on all Americans across the political spectrum to hold marches on the same day, at the same times, in communities across the country. Together, we will send a message to our leaders and the world that the United States of America stands for values of human decency, equal rights and freedom from discrimination. Our vision is that on January 21, 2017, the day after the Inauguration, Americans will unite in towns, cities and schools across the nation to march in solidarity with communities affected by hate, intolerance and acts of violence. How do I get involved? 1. Join the movement. Use our national Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/wmfa2017/> to find an event near you. Share the national Facebook page and the local event with friends and family. 2. Organize a march in your city, town or school. Please contact us via our Google Form <https://goo.gl/forms/J2ADkDfMIYN8UDyB2> to get started 3. Sign up to attend a march: Washington DC <https://www.facebook.com/events/2169332969958991/> , New York City <https://www.facebook.com/events/1601810850126741/> , Boston <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> an <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> d <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> ma <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> ny <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> m <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> or <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> e <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> to <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> c <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> om <https://www.facebook.com/events/1907531039490905/> e. There are more than 150,000 people already planning to march. 4. Talk about it. Bring up the Women¹s March for America as a topic of conversation at your Thanksgiving table. 5. Spread the word via Twitter: ³We will march across America for our values of decency, equal rights, and freedom from discrimination. #womensmarch #wmfa2017² Invite your friends and family to join the movement by forwarding this email and inviting them to join the movement. Have a great Thanksgiving! The Boston Women¹s March for America __________________ Ruth Ryals 115 Upland Rd. Cambridge, MA 02140 617-547-6453 617-834-4007 (c)

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FW: Composting during the Holidays
by Ruth Ryals 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

From: Cambridge Recycling - Public Works Department <recycle(a)cambridgema.gov> Reply-To: <recycle(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:08 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Composting during the Holidays Compost Pilot update Curbside Compost News & Updates Thank you for reading this e-newsletter and for sharing it. We appreciate your help reducing waste! In This Issue: * Cambridge Compost Pilot Update * Food Scraps & the Holidays * FAQs Cambridge Compost Pilot update We are 13 months into the expanded pilot and have collected more than 350 tons of food waste since Oct 2015. Citywide expansion plans are being discussed and weighed. Set-outs. On average the tonnage and number of bins being set-out each week have decreased since the Summer. We have a few theories as to why participation is down. We've hired a part-time outreach associate to talk to North Cambridge residents. If you know a neighbor that'd like to start composting, please contact Recycling Director Mike Orr <mailto:morr@cambridgema.gov> . New end-site for food scraps. In the next two months, our contractor will be taking your food scraps to a new end-site. Currently, food scraps go to Rocky Hill Farm in Saugus where food scraps are composted to yield nutrient-rich soil. Soon the food scraps will be anaerobically digested which will yield two benefits: renewable energy and fertilizer. We will provide more information about this in the New Year. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001utCNUGOvK9xgZynPCUfabNzWvTr-5AODHSAo2X3EiZK ezKu2jInx6gN5L7ZRYQgNlh9yXNVhuhNySIAJIgmrWOkCpk3xwWanO0hPGiicN-3x8_a1v6yXDVD tNRf08Sx54UmPRJMrtGL7GFC6tP9cTIAmjk_Ie3vQW9KCYDnwLHxgr6eMiv7fBvb7G-rRgAiLING 2LdJX42I=&c=4S-Nq0ZrTJ4iGtOn_1Jo1NzpPPgmntIU7povCE_27_3suGKrGrUB1Q==&ch=EkA1 ds-Mae3t_2TkKJwv7VGU7Ycr_uGfFFlJvZNimocbflT-LO_eZg==> Watch video here. Food Scraps & the Holidays During the Holiday Season we want to remind residents what can be composted in your green bin. See below for pointers and our new video: * Turkey, Ham, and other meats: All meat and bones may be composted in your green bin. Wrap in newspaper to mitigate odors. If bulky, compostable bags are NOT required; you may use a paper bag. No grease or oils though (includes gravy). Collect oil/grease in glass or metal container, freeze it and put in trash when full. * Leftovers: All leftovers can be composted. Regardless of whether it's dairy, meat, grains, baked goods, candy, or other types of food, they're all compostable! * Napkins & Paper Towels: All food-soiled napkins and paper towels may be composted. When possible, consider reusables (i.e. reusable cloth towel to clean up spills or washable napkins) * Pumpkins: Toss these in the yard waste. Collection for yard waste ends December 12, 2016 and begins next Spring. FAQs Here is a list of common questions/concerns and solutions: * I'm out of compostable bags. To get more compostable bags, you may purchase them at: > * Harvest Coop (580 Massachusetts Ave) > * Pemberton Farms (2225 Massachusetts Ave) > * Tags Hardware (29 White Street) > * Cambridge Naturals (23 White Street) > * Whole Foods (numerous locations) * Can I compost this? There's a complete list of items that may be composted online. Visit here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001utCNUGOvK9xgZynPCUfabNzWvTr-5AODHSAo2X3EiZKe zKu2jInx6gN5L7ZRYQgNPx-yCNvUIM-M4BVouwW1xultwvZ4YpIWlHtEMFURB2zm8AWt6ma2j7Vz e0Ao91JXmy38569CorSxDK2ZM-MypKGZ_n_HAMSPf7VNTH33_mze0KsQU5yN6FVxjMEdxg2LIthN 3vVFSemfqJaqcYZqOS6HZCxUXQxwpbtxS_sei9Zuqz-BI8QI0y7bwh5sb0VKBMzZ3cZb4KJjwOBU pilVtSZW8xcKSj6AvTI3AaFVYkR_KESR28rRxExAvdB5myPuLobNU1JHRLGk0bygGLvtdQ==&c=4 S-Nq0ZrTJ4iGtOn_1Jo1NzpPPgmntIU7povCE_27_3suGKrGrUB1Q==&ch=EkA1ds-Mae3t_2TkK Jwv7VGU7Ycr_uGfFFlJvZNimocbflT-LO_eZg==> . Hint: ALL food waste and food-soiled napkins are compostable (even shells, candy, moldy food, and meat/bones) * My curbside bin was missed. If your green bin was missed (even if it's not full), we want to know about it! Please call us (617 349 4800), email us <mailto:Recycle@CambridgeMA.Gov> , or report it online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001utCNUGOvK9xgZynPCUfabNzWvTr-5AODHSAo2X3EiZKe zKu2jInx6nCDLU55ImvlxE7VtuF5x_pf6MJ92Fjqn6k3xt54HjNfHokppX0OShc_UATRRDurzwK5 LyxztwviYYhJzsEm71EfLtO9XDT-SCT7Lm2aUccIggx-JnKVVxzY6UsJjbUWA2FaNGDUHUuAhL8W Dy1OTGM=&c=4S-Nq0ZrTJ4iGtOn_1Jo1NzpPPgmntIU7povCE_27_3suGKrGrUB1Q==&ch=EkA1d s-Mae3t_2TkKJwv7VGU7Ycr_uGfFFlJvZNimocbflT-LO_eZg==> . * My curbside bin is broken. The top reasons for a broken bin are: > * Squirrels or rodents. If there are signs of clawing or chewing away at your > green bin, please report it. To mitigate this issue, always lock your green > bin. Wipe the top of the bin with ammonia--the odor is unpleasant to rodents. > * Broken/no lock or latch. If your green bin won't lock, please ask us to > replace it. > * Lid broken. If the lid or hinge is broken, we can replace it. * My curbside bin is dirty. To clean your green bin, use dish soap and water. Drain onto your lawn, NOT down storm drains. Storm drains flow into the Charles River * My kitchen bin is smelly. Food scraps begin to smell when they're moist or stored in warm temperatures. To mitigate that, store bin or bag of food scraps in your fridge of freezer. Email us <mailto:morr@cambridgema.gov> if you'd like a coupon for more compostable bags Cambridge Dept. of Public Works | Recycling | 617-349-4800 | recycle(a)cambridgema.gov The Recycling Division of the Cambridge Department of Public Works encourages people to consume less, reuse and donate materials, and recycle what cannot be eliminated or re-used. 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