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The Ultimate Cleaning Service Cost Guide - Beacon Hill, MA Patch
by Ruth Ryals 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

This might interest some of you. https://patch.com/massachusetts/beaconhill/s/g8um9/the-ultimate-cleaning-se… Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Member Sought for Cambridge Planning Board Vacancy
by Ruth Ryals 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: October 4, 2017 at 9:34:28 AM EDT > To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Subject: Member Sought for Cambridge Planning Board Vacancy > > City of Cambridge Public Information Office > News Release > > Contact: > Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer > itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov > > > Member Sought for Cambridge Planning Board Vacancy > > Cambridge, MA, October 4, 2017 -- City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Planning Board. Planning Board members must be residents of the city; and women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. > > The Cambridge Planning Board plays a significant role in planning for the future of the city and oversees its development and growth as prescribed by zoning. The Planning Board serves a quasi-judicial role as the special permit granting authority for certain types of development proposals, especially large projects. In evaluating special permits on behalf of the city, the board conducts public hearings and votes on the project based on the proposal’s conformance with the provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. The board also makes policy recommendations to the City Council about proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and engages in general planning efforts related to land use and development within the city. The work involves reviewing and commenting on building and site plans, planning and engineering studies, and zoning documents. > > The Planning Board meets approximately three times each month. Meetings take place on Tuesday evenings, each lasting approximately 3-4 hours. Meetings are open to the public and are video and audio recorded. As part of their time commitment, board members are expected to review application and petition materials prior to each meeting. Materials typically include development plans, impact studies, narrative descriptions, provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, information from city departments, written comments from the public, and other documents. The board typically reviews 1-3 major cases at each meeting. Occasionally, representatives of the Planning Board may be appointed to other city committees and working groups. > > Ideal candidates would possess the ability to participate in a collaborative process, work with other Board members to consider diverse ideas, and reach a decision. Members should also have strong attentiveness and listening skills. > While there is no requirement for a technical background, interest and understanding of development, architecture, urban design, and zoning is desirable. > > Interested persons should submit a resume and a brief letter to City Manager DePasquale describing their interest. Individuals interested in being considered should apply by using the city’s online application system at cambridgema.gov/apply and finding “Planning Board” in the list of Current Vacancies. A cover letter and résumé or summary of applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are available in the City Manager’s office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, November 13, 2017. >

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http://www.capeannanimalaid.org/
by Ruth Ryals 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

Debbie Jamas, Western Harvard Square Cape Ann Animal Aid We're caring for 148 animals right now and we need your help. That's a 52% above our average capacity. Simply put: our shelter is bursting at the seams. Yesterday, seven pups arrived from hurricane-devastated Turks and Caicos and last week, 20 cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in Revere, MA. One of these cats is surely pregnant and they are all a little too thin. Two of our staff members returned from a transport trip this weekend with 15 dogs, including one nursing mama and her seven puppies -- all rescued from certain euthanasia in a Louisiana shelter. This makes two nursing moms in our care-- as we already have Coco Chanel and her seven puppies from Lynn, MA, nestled into a make-shift housing area in our Training and Education room. Add to this, many local, orphaned kittens and 44 animals we've taken in over the past few weeks from regions hit hard by recent hurricanes, including cats from St. Croix and dogs from Houston, TX. More animals are on the way. Please h elp! The need is real and the time is now. We don't want to turn any of these animals away, but we need your help. We are anticipating more transports from Houston, TX and this weekend, the arrival of many animals from Puerto Rico. These precious souls have been through so much, including Hurricanes Irma and Maria. They are in dire need of help and once they get here, many will need a spay or neuter surgery in addition to their vet exams and vaccine boosters. The time is now and the need is real. Please, donate today and we'll apply your gift where it is needed most. Whether you're providing shelter, vet care, food or supplies, you will help us prepare these animals for adoption. And when they find homes, we'll be ready to take in more. Together, we will do the most good we possibly can. Please, the positive impact you will have on the life of an animal in need is priceless. Your life-saving donation of $25, $50, $100 or more will make a real and true difference at a time whe n it is needed so very, very much. With a thousand tail-wags and even more purrs, thank you! http://www.capeannanimalaid.org/

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