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FW: [Richdale Ave] Fwd: Recent Thefts in the Area
by Ruth Ryals 31 May '17

31 May '17

Begin forwarded message: > From: Harvey Zeytuntsyan <hzeytunt(a)g.ucla.edu> > Date: May 31, 2017 at 3:48:22 AM GMT+2 > Subject: Recent Thefts in the Area > > Dear Jeff, > > > I am a fellow Cambridge resident and a neighbor from 85 Sherman St. I am also > a part of the Richdale Ave Community group on Google Groups. > > I'm writing on behalf of our neighbors in the building. Recently they had a > theft of two bicycles from their yard on the ground floor. What is > particularly disconcerting is that the thief (presumably the same individual) > came back for a second bicycle and gained entry despite the access door being > locked. > > This has been reported to the police, but we also wanted to share it with your > group to warn individuals about this occurring in the neighborhood and to > learn if anyone else in the area has experienced something similar. Our > building is now discussing things we can do to maintain or increase security. > > We appreciate your time and help. > > Sincerely, > Harvey > > > > > >

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Paul Ahern died
by Ruth Ryals 28 May '17

28 May '17

Neighbors, I have a sympathy card on the bench outside my kitchen door (on Buena Vista) for anyone to sign, from the neighbors. I will take it over early next week. Please come and sign it if you knew him/them. Thanks, Ruth 115 Upland Rd. Obituary for Paul G. Ahern AHERN, Paul G. Of Cambridge. Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Sullivan). Loving father of Michael Ahern and wife Christina of Arlington, Susan Wiercinski and husband Robert of Lincoln, Carolyn Doyle and husband Thomas of Winchester, Stephen Ahern and husband Marc Sannizzaro of Winchester, Mark Ahern and wife Polly of Lynnfield, Mary Ann Keane and husband Kent Fey of Coco Beach, FL, and Thomas Ahern and wife Jeanne of Arlington. Devoted grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Daniel, Jillian, Adam, Katherine, Meghan, Patrick, Erin, Ryan, Haley, and Nicholas. Brother of the late George Ahern. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a WW II Navy veteran. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE on Saturday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in Saint Peter¹s Church, 100 Concord Ave, Cambridge at 10 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Paul¹s name to www.honorflightnewengland.org. For obituary, directions or to send an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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FW: Cambridge Launching Fourth Participatory Budgeting Process.docx
by Ruth Ryals 26 May '17

26 May '17

Fyi what do we want? From: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Friday, May 26, 2017 at 10:40 AM To: "Tomeu, Ini" <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: Cambridge Launching Fourth Participatory Budgeting Process.docx City of Cambridge Public Information Office News Release Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov Cambridge Launching Fourth Participatory Budgeting Cycle June 1 Residents Invited to Submit Ideas for Projects to Improve Cambridge Cambridge, MA, May 26, 2017 -- The City of Cambridge is launching its fourth annual Participatory Budgeting cycle in which community members will decide how to spend $800,000 an additional $100,000 over FY17 on one-time capital projects to improve Cambridge. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a different way to manage public money and to engage people in local government. In Cambridge¹s PB process, community members submit project ideas during the summer; volunteer Budget Delegates research and develop ideas into final project proposals in the fall, and then residents age 12 and older vote in December to choose the projects that will be funded. Winning projects from past cycles include bike repair stations, 100 new street trees, solar panels for the Main Library roof, a food rescue freezer van, the Central Square public toilet, bilingual books for kids, and many others. The city will be collecting ideas from June 1 - July 31, on projects to improve the community. Residents can submit their ideas online at pb.cambridgema.gov <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/> or by contacting the Budget Office at pb(a)cambridgema.gov, (617) 349-4270, or in person to the Budget Office in Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. Interested in becoming more involved with PB? The City is actively recruiting volunteer Budget Delegates to research submitted ideas this fall and help develop them into final proposals for the December 2017 PB ballot. Volunteering as a Budget Delegate is a great opportunity to become a community leader, develop teambuilding skills, get to know your neighbors, build your resume, and help make your city a better place. Serving as a Budget Delegate requires a significant time commitment from mid-August through October, with one final meeting in mid-November. For more information about the PB process or the Budget Delegate role, visit pb.cambridgema.gov <http://pb.cambridgema.gov/> or contact Michelle Monsegur and Justin Casanova-Davis in the City¹s Budget Office at pb(a)cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4270. -###- Photo: Summer school students submit project ideas for the City of Cambridge¹s Participatory Budgeting Process.

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Fwd: Office Manager Job
by Ruth Ryals 23 May '17

23 May '17

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Nextdoor Avon Hill" > Date: May 23, 2017 at 1:45:48 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Office Manager Job > > > > > David Dunphy, Agassiz > Bring your office management skills to a vibrant community dedicated to peace and social justice! Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC), a Quaker Meeting near Harvard Square, seeks a full-time Office Manager. Excellent health, retirement and other benefits. Bookkeeping experience required. Application deadline is June 15; sooner is preferred. More details at fmcquaker.org. Send resume and cover letter to OfficeManagerSearch(a)FMCQuaker.org > May 23 in General to 19 neighborhoods > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Porter South Sidewalk Sale Event - THIS Saturday 5/20!
by Ruth Ryals 18 May '17

18 May '17

Come one, come all! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Susanna <susannacambridge+yahoo.com(a)ccsend.com> > Date: May 18, 2017 at 7:02:16 AM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Porter South Sidewalk Sale Event - THIS Saturday 5/20! > Reply-To: susannacambridge(a)yahoo.com > > > > Join us (and the rest of our neighborhood) > this Saturday, May 20th from 10-5pm for > > Porter South's Annual Sidewalk Sale Event! > > 50-80% OFF* > *Discount applies only to past season merchandise. > Discount does not apply to current merchandise inside the store. > Sidewalk merchandise only. > > > > > > Rain or shine....see you all then! > > > Spring/Summer Hours > Mon - Sat 10-6 > Thurs 10-8 > Sun 12-5 > > Susanna, 1776 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 > Forward this email | About our service provider > Sent by susannacambridge(a)yahoo.com in collaboration with > > Try it free today

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Fwd: Attend an Envision Cambridge Meeting in June
by Ruth Ryals 17 May '17

17 May '17

FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Melissa Peters <mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: May 17, 2017 at 12:37:34 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Attend an Envision Cambridge Meeting in June > Reply-To: mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov > > > > > > > > > Join Envision Cambridge at an Upcoming Meeting > > City Council Roundtable - Project Update > Monday, June 5 > City Hall Sullivan Chamber > 795 Massachusetts Avenue > 5:30 - 7:30pm > > Planning Board - Project Update > Tuesday, June 6 > Community Development Department > 344 Broadway, 2nd floor Community Room > 6:30 - 7:30pm > > Alewife Working Group > Thursday, June 8 > Russell Youth Center > 680 Huron Avenue, 2nd floor Community Room > 6:00 - 8:30pm > > Economy Working Group > Thursday, June 15 > Community Development Department > 344 Broadway, 2nd floor Community Room > 9:00 - 11:30am > > Housing Working Group > Thursday, June 15 > Community Development Department > 344 Broadway, 2nd floor Community Room > 6:00 - 8:30pm > > Climate & Environment Working Group > Monday, June 19 > Community Development Department > 344 Broadway, 4th floor Conference Room > 6:00 - 8:30pm > > Mobility Working Group > Wednesday, June 21 > Citywide Senior Center > 806 Massachusetts Avenue, Large Ballroom > 6:00 - 8:30pm > > All meetings are open to the public. Please share this notice with others who may be interested. > > For more information about Envision Cambridge, visit envision.cambridgema.gov. Please share this notice with others who may be interested. If you did not receive this message directly, you can sign up for the Envision Cambridge mailing list. > > > > > > Cambridge Community Development Department, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 > Forward this email | About our service provider > Sent by mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov in collaboration with > > Try it free today

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Fwd: Room in house needed
by Ruth Ryals 16 May '17

16 May '17

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Nextdoor Avon Hill > Date: May 15, 2017 at 11:04:47 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Room in house needed > > > > Norma Freedman, Porter Square > A wonderful man needs to establish residency in Cambridge. If anyone has a room and a will to help a needy immigrant (he has a college degree and is holding two jobs), please let me know. He can afford to pay for his room if it is a reasonable amount. Thank you. > May 15 in General to 22 neighborhoods > > > > · > > If you want to help let me know. > Ruth > > >

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FW: Looking for 2/3 Bedroom Apartment
by Ruth Ryals 09 May '17

09 May '17

From: Nancy Bergeron <NancyBergeron(a)verizon.net> Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 3:03 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Looking for 2/3 Bedroom Apartment Hi Ruth: I posted something a couple of months ago and now trying again with the hope that more apartments will be available as we approach the summer months. Our family of three is looking for a three bedroom, two+ bathroom apartment for occupancy 6/1, 7/1 or 8/1. Would consider a two bedroom if there were a spot we could put a pull-out couch for guests. We are quiet, considerate, easy tenants, (with no pets) willing to help with things like shoveling etc. and also have strong credit history. Feel free to pass this along to anyone who is not part of this group, but may have an apartment for us. Many thanks! nancyabergeron(a)outlook.com

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Move to preserve the current mix of local business and residential units
by Ruth Ryals 09 May '17

09 May '17

Observatory Hill retail buildings update <https://avonhillcambridge.nextdoor.com/news_feed/?post=50383923> Graciela Galup <https://avonhillcambridge.nextdoor.com/profile/3193463/> from Huron Village · 51m ago Hi everyone, A big thanks to all of you who wrote to the Historical Commission last week. Your input made a huge difference in the outcome -- a delay in demolition which allows us now to proceed with our rezoning efforts. Here's what you can do next to help protect our neighborhood: "Notice of Upcoming Zoning Hearings Starting May 4th, we have 65 days to get the zoning overlay passed by the City Council. We¹ve included the steps below that we need to take to get the zoning voted on and approved. The first two hearing dates are: 1. Planning Board: Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 7:00 PM, Cambridge City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway. This hearing is especially important (see description below). If you want to have your emails and letters count at the initial hearing, they need to be sent to Liza Paden by, Tuesday, May 9th, before noon. If you can¹t make the May 9th deadline, please still send them because they will count for the Planning Board report. 2. Ordinance Committee: Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 3:30 PM, Cambridge City Hall, Sullivan Chamber, 2nd Floor, 795 Massachusetts Ave. Whether or not you attend at least one of these meetings, it would be very helpful to send a letter or email with copies both to the Planning Board and the City Clerk. It would also be helpful to copy the City Councilors and the City Manager on these emails/letters. You can also call City Councilors and ask for their support. (see below for email and mailing addresses and phone numbers). The main point of the overlay zoning is to preserve our local business and residential mix. Currently the pressure is to tear down commercial buildings and replace them with only housing. Our zoning says that if you tear down a building with first floor retail, you have to replace the retail on the first floor, and can have housing on the above two floors. Thanks so much for your help. Contact the City Council Members E. Denise Simmons (Mayor), Email: dsimmons(a)cambridgema.gov Marc C. McGovern (Vice Mayor), Email: mmcgovern(a)cambridgema.gov Dennis J. Carlone, Email: dcarlone(a)cambridgema.gov , co-chair of the Ordinance Committee Leland Cheung, Email: lcheung(a)cambridgema.gov , co-chair of the Ordinance Committee Jan Devereux, Email: jdevereux(a)cambridgema.gov Craig A. Kelley, Email: ckelley(a)cambridgema.gov David P. Maher, Email: dmaher(a)cambridgema.gov Nadeem A. Mazen, Email: nmazen(a)cambridgema.gov Timothy J. Toomey, JR. , Email: ttoomey(a)cambridgema.gov Address: City Hall, 2nd Floor, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone, City Council: 617-349-4280 Phone, Mayor¹s Office: 617-349-4321 Contact the City Manager and City Clerk Ordinance Committee, Contact: City Clerk, Donna Lopez, Email: DLopez(a)cambridgema.gov . Address: 795 Massachusetts Ave., 1st Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Ordinance Committee Website: Lists members and calendar:http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Boa... <http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1056-Ordinance-Committee> City Manager, Louis A. DePasquale Address: 795 Massachusetts Ave., 1st Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Email: citymanager(a)cambridgema.gov City Manager¹s Phone: 617-349-4300 City Manager Website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/... <https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/citymanagersoffice> Contact the Planning Board Liza Paden: email lpaden(a)cambridgema.gov Phone 617-349-4647 Address: 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 Planning Board Website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoningan... <https://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard> "

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New residential development in Alewife
by Ruth Ryals 09 May '17

09 May '17

Begin forwarded message (file attached): Wed 5/10: Meeting on 530-unit development near Trader Joe's (7pm at Tobin) <https://avonhillcambridge.nextdoor.com/news_feed/?post=50353759> Jan Devereux <https://avonhillcambridge.nextdoor.com/profile/1058418/> from Huron Village · 6h ago There will be a public meeting on Wed 5/10 at 7pm at Tobin to hear a presentation by the developers of 55 Wheeler St, the Abt office site located behind Trader Joes' and CVS. I've pasted below language from their flyer (attached). I am passing along this information in the hope that residents will come and learn what they are proposing -- for comparison the Atmark apt. complex on Fawcett St near Iggy's has 428 units. The Wheeler St developers are proposing 530 units in 3 buildings up to 7 stories tall. The new public open space they refer to would be located at the end of Wheeler St next to the RR tracks and the Eversource sub-station. The pedestrian bridge has been talked about for many years but there is as yet no firm plan to fund or build it. "55 Wheeler Street is an exciting project of approximately 530 residential units, including a range of unit sizes from studios to three bedrooms. This project will transform 6 acres of existing commercial and surface parking uses into two thoughtfully designed residential buildings limited to 85¹ in height. The project will include: 20% affordability (approximately 100 units) Dedication of land for the planned pedestrian bridge to Alewife Station Significant publicly accessible open space" FILE_3916.pdf <https://avonhillcambridge.nextdoor.com/post/50353759/attachment/8fdd6c9684e d16f9b3b04c6172bee86f/FILE_3916.pdf> Ruth

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