November 2017 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Imaging for kids?
by Ruth Ryals 03 Nov '17

03 Nov '17

Margaret Levin is passing this along from a researcher friend at MIT McGovern Institute... If you are interested, you can respond to admello(a)mit.edu. Ruth ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anila D'Mello <admello(a)mit.edu> Date: Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 8:54 AM Subject: Imaging for kids? To: "Levinmargaret7(a)gmail.com" <Levinmargaret7(a)gmail.com> We are currently running a brain imaging study to better understand neurodevelopment in adolescents (14-15 yrs), particularly (but not limited to) those with anxious and depressive disorders (https://www.facebook.com/MIT.BANDA/) This is not an intervention, but intended to provide insight into behavioral and brain characteristics in adolescent depression and anxiety. As a society, we do not often talk about mental health, especially around an age of significant personal changes. We at MIT, have partnered with Boston University, Harvard Medical School, and are currently supported by the National Institute of Mental Health to realize this vision. We offer adolescents and parents the opportunity to help neuroscience research. We also offer the adolescents pictures of their brain at no cost to the family. Further, adolescents and parents will be compensated for their time and participation.

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My votes for City Council on Tuesday
by Ruth Ryals 03 Nov '17

03 Nov '17

Resending this with a more appropriate subject line— > > For those of you who missed PSNA’s recent City Council Candidates’ Forum, the address to watch it online is: > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SWT7y_AwPg&feature=youtu.be > > That is the CCTV site to see the Forum. > Be sure to alot some time, as the program went from 6:45-9:00! Unfortunately, I cannot tell you which candidates to skip over (as they are obviously not capable, or prepared), but I think you will figure that out. > > A very helpful resource is: http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/ > where you will be able to look at each candidate’s answers to the same serious questions and read about their experience and click onto their websites. I urge you to do your own research. > > *************************************************************************************************** > > Most of you know, because you have seen our signs, that we strongly support Marc McGovern and will be giving him our #1 vote. > > Not only does Marc advocate for the causes that are the most important to me (affordable housing, education, providing services for the homeless, immigrant rights, addressing income inequality) but he knows how to build coalitions to actually get things done. I have had the honor to watch him in action when I have contacted him about issues I or my neighbors have been concerned about. Marc has been quick to come to meet with us, but also move to broker meetings with all other parties, showing respect for all the different viewpoints, helping us find common ground. In this age when highly divisive politics is the norm, Marc offers a refreshing alternative. And, as someone else has said (though I cannot remember who), Marc has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever seen in public office. > > My entire list, in order, is below: > > But first let me say, this is a very tough year. With three seats up for grabs, and a lot of sentiment “to throw them all out”, I seriously worry about too few incumbents remaining with the institutional memory of what has already been done and what didn’t work. Many of the new candidates have great ideas and are very sincere. I just think some of them haven’t had enough real experience yet. I truly hope some of them will come back again next time, more seasoned. However, new blood and new ideas or approaches are important and some of the new faces have had a lot of relevant experience for the job of City Councilor. > > So here goes (and I have really struggled over this), as promised. > > The incumbents: > 1. Marc McGovern > 2. Denise Simmons > 3. Tim Toomey > 4. Craig Kelly > > The new candidates: > 5. Paul Toner > 6. Sumbul Siddiqui > 7. Sean Tierney > 8. Alanna Mallon > 9. Quentin Zondervan (because of his envioronmental /closely tied with Vatsady Sivongxay

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PSNA October Minutes including Forum report
by Ruth Ryals 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

For those of you who missed PSNA’s recent City Council Candidates’ Forum, the address to watch it online is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SWT7y_AwPg&feature=youtu.be That is the CCTV site to see the Forum. Be sure to alot some time, as the program went from 6:45-9:00! Unfortunately, I cannot tell you which candidates to skip over (as they are obviously not capable, or prepared), but I think you will figure that out. A very helpful resource is: http://vote.cambridgecivic.com/ where you will be able to look at each candidate’s answers to the same serious questions and read about their experience and click onto their websites. I urge you to do your own research. *************************************************************************************************** Most of you know, because you have seen our signs, that we strongly support Marc McGovern and will be giving him our #1 vote. Not only does Marc advocate for the causes that are the most important to me (affordable housing, education, providing services for the homeless, immigrant rights, addressing income inequality) but he knows how to build coalitions to actually get things done. I have had the honor to watch him in action when I have contacted him about issues I or my neighbors have been concerned about. Marc has been quick to come to meet with us, but also move to broker meetings with all other parties, showing respect for all the different viewpoints, helping us find common ground. In this age when highly divisive politics is the norm, Marc offers a refreshing alternative. And, as someone else has said (though I cannot remember who), Marc has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever seen in public office. My entire list, in order, is below: But first let me say, this is a very tough year. With three seats up for grabs, and a lot of sentiment “to throw them all out”, I seriously worry about too few incumbents remaining with the institutional memory of what has already been done and what didn’t work. Many of the new candidates have great ideas and are very sincere. I just think some of them haven’t had enough real experience yet. I truly hope some of them will come back again next time, more seasoned. However, new blood and new ideas or approaches are important and some of the new faces have had a lot of relevant experience for the job of City Councilor. So here goes (and I have really struggled over this), as promised. The incumbents: 1. Marc McGovern 2. Denise Simmons 3. Tim Toomey 4. Craig Kelly The new candidates: 5. Paul Toner 6. Sumbul Siddiqui 7. Sean Tierney 8. Alanna Mallon 9. Quentin Zondervan (because of his envioronmental experience)/closely tied with Vatsady Sivongxay

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I am constantly amazed!
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Anastacia Salcedo, Huron Village3 Description of Boys Who Stole Scooter on Halloween Hi, Our daughter's friends have video surveillance of their porch, so we have footage of the scooter being stolen. If the below description rings a bell, would you please ask their parent(s) to PM me? I don't want to post the video because those involved are minors, as is the crime. We would like the scooter returned. Time: 8:20 pm, 10/31 Place: Front porch on Huron Ave, near intersection of Huron Ave, Sherman St and Garden St. (fire station corner) People: A group of 4-7 teenage boys (hard to tell as there were two actions, that may or may not have been related). The first group includes a slightly heavier one on a bike and three boys in light-colored hoodies with backpacks, one quite slim. The guy on the bike and the slim one stand further up the sidewalk, as one, who seemed slightly shorter and has a puffy afro, looking all around him, goes up the steps and takes the scooter. Another boy goes in front of him, presumably as cover. As they go down the steps, the second group, wh ich has been hanging back (one has a coat with a dark collar), sends up the steps a young boy in a Superman costume who has a cerebral palsy limp. He looks back several times as if he is unsure what to do, then rings the bell.

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Fwd: TOMORROW at NOON: Art + Social Justice Series presents Pedro Alonzo
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Thank you Lesley! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Shozawa, Katherine" <kshozawa(a)lesley.edu> > Date: November 1, 2017 at 10:17:11 AM EDT > To: communityengagement <communityengagement(a)lesley.edu> > Subject: TOMORROW at NOON: Art + Social Justice Series presents Pedro Alonzo > > Dear Friends and Colleagues, > > Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 2nd at noon in Lunder 117 for the next program in the Art + Social Justice Series which happens monthly on First Thursdays at the Lunder Arts Center (1801 Mass Ave, Cambridge). This public program is free and open to the Lesley University community and the general public. > > The College of Art + Design’s Office of Community Engagement is proud to welcome Boston-based, street-art curator Pedro Alonzo to speak about his work with artist JR in Boston and his latest installation at the US-Mexico border, bringing with him global perspectives to shed light on DACA and social change through art in the public sphere. Link to the event: https://www.lesley.edu/events/art-and-social-justice-series-jr-boston-to-th…. > > We hope to see you again soon! My apologies for any duplicate postings. > > Thank you, > > Katherine > > — > 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: RATS!
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

There have been numerous rat sightings in the immediate area. Please let us all know if you see rats and where. Marc McGovern, the Vice Mayor offered to do a walk around with inspectional services in affected areas. The email for that is Marc McGovern marcmcgovern(a)gmail.com Ruth Barbara J. Goodchild, Avon Hill The City of Cambridge included a brochure called "Preventing Rats on Your Property" with last year's tax bill. The number to call is 617-359-4899, and the email address is "rodents(a)cambridgema.gov."

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stolen scooter
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Forwarded message, If you aren’t on Nextdoor, I can post any sign of it. Ruth ********************************************* Anastacia Salcedo, Huron Village Unfortunately, on this night of festivities, someone chose to ruin a kid's fun by stealing her scooter from a friend's porch while she was out trick-or-treating. My guess is it was taken for a short joy ride by some older kids and then abandoned. If you find a Razor scooter with red handles in your yard, please let us know. It was taken from a porch near the intersection of Sherman, Garden and Huron. Thanks! The Salcedos

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