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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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FW: MBTA Overnight Bus Service Survey
by Ruth Ryals 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

From: "Stoughton, Cleo" <cstoughton(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10:57 AM To: "Stoughton, Cleo" <cstoughton(a)cambridgema.gov> Cc: "Bennett, Tegin" <tbennett(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: MBTA Overnight Bus Service Survey Hello all, This week, the MBTA launched a survey to better understand the needs for late night MBTA service. This is an important step in ensuring the next iteration of late night service is done right, and is accessible to the population that might most benefit from it. We are also reaching out to our partners to get feedback on how to make the service as affordable and equitable as possible. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and will soon also be available in Chinese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole. The survey is available until Friday, December 16, 2016 at: www.mbta.com/nightbus <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018eZQjyzF471iMX_0xh3sE3ibDRwLUIvuHnh-P2-gahgK wx4MOBD9-S3rJtE6DVIVikDswH6vg2OeEYUvbM1fxzrMlCc2PO-Mze9QO7p05qpPlCVJGPsaQkxR r2byEhunpgHDQodqK5YQRImjGPsvL1tG3K_ODZXBauexyt5ARqJPYIAQB-Lllw==&c=1ag31q1px k8zW6sJkC062PGwK5hawpCGSUKnToPNI6Z5-04NgABQMw==&ch=onS0aA0RgcWexX0VxuHAtCIRr dgRfRmvOphNF7anzgCJgPfyw7lo3g==> . If you can help us get the word out about this survey, especially to people who may not have online access, please let us know. For more information or to obtain printed surveys from the City, contact Tegin Bennett at tbennett(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:tbennett@cambridgema.gov> or 617-349-4615. Best, Cleo Cleo Stoughton Assistant Transportation 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.aspx> cstoughton(a)cambridgema.gov <mailto:cstoughton@cambridgema.gov> M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon617/349-4631 617/349-4633 FAX 617/349-4621 TTY

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Fwd: Reminder: Join us for updates on Envision Cambridge!
by Ruth Ryals 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Melissa Peters <mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: November 14, 2016 at 11:18:05 AM EST > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Reminder: Join us for updates on Envision Cambridge! > Reply-To: mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov > > Hall

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Fwd: Message from Cambridge, City of, MA
by Ruth Ryals 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PIO(a)cambridgema.gov" <no-reply(a)ecnalert.com> > Date: November 10, 2016 at 6:31:14 PM EST > To: jlipshaw(a)gmail.com > Subject: Message from Cambridge, City of, MA > Reply-To: PIO(a)cambridgema.gov > > This is the City of Cambridge contacting you with an important message about > expected traffic delays on Sunday, November 13. A half-marathon event is > occurring in Cambridge and Belmont and roads in your neighborhood will > experience closures and extended delays. Please plan ahead for your travel > needs for the morning of Sunday November 13. The length of the street closings > along the race course will vary between 7:00am-noon. The City and the > organizers will open streets as the last runner clears the course. > > A detailed course map, including street closures and timing of impacts to > particular areas can be viewed at CambridgeMA.GOV <http://CambridgeMA.GOV> . > Please email pio(a)cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-9484 if you have questions > regarding this event. > > Download our Traffic Impact FAQ Sheet (pdf) > > Route Information: Runners line up on First St (near Hurley), go left on > Cambridge St., right on Mass Ave., left on Minuteman Bike Path to Fitchburg > Cutoff bike path, right on Brighton St, left on Statler Rd., right on Channing > Rd., left on Concord Ave., left on Wheeler Rd. to Terminal St., to Fresh Pond > Mall parking lot to New St., turn left into Danehy Park, right on Sherman St., > to Garden St., left on Mass Ave, right on Cambridge St, right on Broadway, > left on Galileo Galilei Way to Binney St, left on First to finish at First & > Thorndike St. > > > Confirm you received this email > <https://next.coderedweb.com/portal/EmailConfirmation/Display/MTc5NjE1NDk=> > --

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FW: [NorthCommons] Traffic Advisory Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13
by Ruth Ryals 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Traffic Advisory Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13 The first-ever Cambridge Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will be held this Sunday, November 13 with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Cambridge Side, in collaboration with C5K Sports, this is the first time a race event of this size has been held in Cambridge (as well as parts of Belmont). It will result in rolling road closures and extended delays in particular areas along the course route, including East Cambridge/Kendall Square, Harvard Square, North Cambridge, Fresh Pond, and Belmont. Please plan ahead for your travel needs for the morning of Sunday, November 13, particularly during the hours of 7 a.m. 12 p.m. Route Information: Runners line up on First St (near Hurley), go left on Cambridge St., right on Mass Ave., left on Minuteman Bike Path to Fitchburg Cutoff bike path, right on Brighton St, left on Statler Rd., right on Channing Rd., left on Concord Ave., left on Wheeler Rd. to Terminal St., to Fresh Pond Mall parking lot to New St., turn left into Danehy Park, right on Sherman St., to Garden St., left on Mass Ave, right on Cambridge St, right on Broadway, left on Galileo Galilei Way to Binney St, left on First to finish at First & Thorndike St. A detailed course map, including street closures and timing of impacts to particular areas can be viewed at http://www.cambridgema.gov <https://u1018552.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=LIfqF-2F7y7kDZ04bZt4fNbnAe6vy tXyiLOOTjSTmfuzQXEH4JWC4yc9YYtXpLuWVa_CfdvUhJNx-2FLow0B3exHFpUdeQSP7xNfWTCCR I87c4Nnao2cndYFq68ZJQvmj-2Bxln5OMpSqu58GIWk0jnjBDwfZ-2BaJqkqJuxqq2B2vMvQotBj 9-2B2WTYyaxmVcdimWkIGorTXjj638AU9ehfcwVYkKV7KRLeDf-2F134BMsWeme69GyK0-2F99dM 5nle21zFERtj35uCs1gT1oBa4zZQJbDiYih9qz7YCovfU-2B-2F5QC5TpsNjc-3D> . You can also call the city¹s Marathon Hotline at 617-349-9484. __._,_.___ . __,_._,___

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Go VOTE!
by Ruth Ryals 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Election night
by Ruth Ryals 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

I am looking forward to a celebration with neighbors! May it happen..... Ruth Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Ying Dong <yingburkedong(a)gmail.com> > Date: November 4, 2016 at 1:48:52 PM EDT > Subject: Election night > > Dear neighbors, > > we are hosting an party next Tuesday. Please join us if you are interested. > > > Ruth, can you forward this invitation to our buenavista mailing list? Thank you. > > Ying > > -------------------------------------------- > > Aren't we glad it will finally be over? Yet the 8th will likely be a very long day. We welcome all to join us in the evening of Nov 8th. Time to unite at the end of an election that divided all. Please feel free to join either part or both, or even just 5 mins. (Bonus : several political scientists will be on site to provide fact-checking for all debates. ) > > Address : 11 Buena Vista Pk., Cambridge 02140 > > Contact : 617-620-7234 (Ying) / 617-817-3935 (Tom) > > Part I : > 6pm - 8pm : potluck dinner. And bring whatever your kids would eat, if any. > > Part II : > 8pm - whenever : we will provide drinks and snack, and a TV. And a separate space for kids to play. > > --------------------------------------------

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Fwd: envision.cambridgema.gov/committees/
by Ruth Ryals 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Envision Cambridge is looking for ³working group² volunteers! http://envision.cambridgema.gov/committees/ Read more at: http://envision.cambridgema.gov/ Ruth

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Fwd: Expect Traffic Delays during Cambridge Half Marathon Sunday, November 13
by Ruth Ryals 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: November 3, 2016 at 6:09:16 PM EDT > To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Expect Traffic Delays during Cambridge Half Marathon Sunday, November 13 > > 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 > > Expect Traffic Delays during Cambridge Half Marathon Sunday, November 13 > > Cambridge, MA, November 3, 2016 -- The first-ever Cambridge 13.1 mile Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 13, at 8 a.m. This is the first time a race event of this size has ever been held in Cambridge and will result in significant traffic delays in particular areas along the course route, including East Cambridge/Kendall Square, Harvard Square, North Cambridge, Fresh Pond, and Belmont. Motorists are strongly urged to avoid attempting to drive in this area between 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the day of the race. > > The Cambridge Half Marathon is sponsored by CambridgeSide, in collaboration with C5K Sports. A portion of race proceeds will benefit Cambridge Camping (www.cambridgecamping.org) serving children from under resourced circumstances by providing quality summer camp programming. > > Route Information: > Runners line up on First St (near Hurley), go left on Cambridge St., right on Mass Ave., left on Minuteman Bike Path to Fitchburg Cutoff bike path, right on Brighton St, left on Statler Rd., right on Channing Rd., left on Concord Ave., left on Wheeler Rd. to Terminal St., to Fresh Pond Mall parking lot to New St., turn left into Danehy Park, right on Sherman St., to Garden St., left on Mass Ave, right on Cambridge St, right on Broadway, left on Galileo Galilei Way to Binney St, left on First to finish at First & Thorndike St. > A detailed course map, including street closures and timing of impacts to particular areas can be viewed at: http://www.cambridgehalf.com/alerts. > > For more race information, visit www.cambridgehalf.com and follow @CambridgeHalf on Twitter. > > Race Contact: Ed O’Connor, ed(a)cambridge5k.com or 617-398-0611. > > -###- >

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