January 2018 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

about snow and parking spots
by Douglas Baker 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Dear neighbors, A couple of things about the snow on our streets: -Please remember that shoveling snow into "empty" parking spaces creates a shortage of parking space. The city forbids this for that reason. It is definitely more work, but we need to walk the snow to an appropriate place- ideally in our yards. -Does anyone have a snowblower they're willing to loan, so more spots can be cleared for us all to use? (If not, I'm thinking of putting together a collective neighborhood purchase of a snowblower to be shared among participants. I would be willing to coordinate. Let me know if you're potentially interested.) Warm (and I do mean Warm) regards, Douglas Baker 16 Cambridge Terrace -- Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT cambridgemindbody.com Author: *Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking* by Quarto Publishing released Jan. 1, 2017 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and the document(s) accompanying this e-mail contain confidential information which is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail and its attachments, except its direct delivery to the intended recipient named above, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone.

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Fwd: Please join me for a tour and Q & A at proposed 1791 Mass Ave development
by Ruth Ryals 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

>>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: Larry Field <lfield1007(a)aol.com> >>> Subject: Please join me for a tour and Q & A at proposed 1791 Mass Ave development >>> Date: January 1, 2018 at 7:03:10 PM EST >>> To: Lfield1007(a)aol.com >>> >>> >>> Friends in the Mt. Vernon Street neighborhood-- >>> >>> I'm writing to friends in our immediate neighborhood about the affordable housing development proposed for the lots next to Lesley's art center. I'm organizing an "on site" tour and Q & A session with the developers next Saturday (January 6) at noon. It will last less than one hour and won't interfere with any football watching. >>> >>> If you haven't heard about 1791 Mass Ave, the developers are proposing to transform the run-down Victorian on the property (last used as a medical office) into a 100% affordable family community with 40 apartments. The front building will continue to have its Victorian look but a new structure will added in the rear. >>> >>> I know one of the developers from an award-winning project in Brockton (Jason Korb/Capstone Communities) and I've toured an impressive development that Jason and his partner Sean Hope did in Kendall Square (Port Landing). The 1791 Mass Ave development was designed by Bruner/Cott Architects, who many of us know from their work on the Lunder Arts Center. The project website is: http://1791massave.com/. >>> >>> This tour and Q& A is timed for this Saturday because the proposal goes before the Zoning Board of Appeal on January 11, 2018. I support the proposal but the point of Saturday's visit is so that you are informed and, if you are interested, can provide your views. Although there have been a number of public and neighborhood meetings on the development, I know not everyone has attended those. >>> >>> Please let me know if you can join me. Depending on the temperature, I may need to have a hot beverage plan to keep us all warm enough! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Larry >>> >>

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Fwd: City of Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban in effect at 6 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018
by Ruth Ryals 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Lee Gianetti <lgianetti(a)cambridgema.gov> >> Date: January 3, 2018 at 5:24:56 PM EST >> To: rryals(a)comcast.net >> Subject: City of Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban in effect at 6 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 >> >> For Immediate Release >> City of Cambridge >> >> Contact: Lee Gianetti, Director of Communications >> 617.349.3317 ∙ lgianetti(a)cambridgema.gov >> >> City of Cambridge Declares Snow Emergency Parking Ban >> Ban goes into effect at 6 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2018; City Offices Closed. >> >> Cambridge, MA—January 03, 2018 — A Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in the City of Cambridge beginning at 6 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Vehicles parked on streets that are signed “No Parking during a Snow Emergency” will be ticketed and towed until the ban is lifted. >> >> Curbside trash and recycling collection remains on a holiday schedule for the remainder of this week. If a trash/recycling pick-up is missed due to the weather, residents should leave it out and it will be collected the next day. >> Cambridge Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018. >> Cambridge City administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018 >> Cambridge Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018 >> Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) preschools, afterschools, community schools and youth centers will be closed. >> The War Memorial Recreation Center and the Community Learning Center will also be closed. >> The senior centers will be closed, but classes will not operate. >> All DHSP administrative offices, including Multiservice Center, and Fuel Assistance, will be closed. >> >> Updated information will be available at CambridgeMA.GOV/Snow throughout the storm. In addition, the public is encouraged to follow updates on Twitter at @CambMA and on Facebook at CambridgeMA.GOV. The City will be utilizing the hash tag #CambMASnow on Twitter to help the public follow the conversation. >> >> Below is important information from the City: >> A Snow Emergency Parking Ban is effective as of 6 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 and vehicles parked on streets that are signed “No Parking during a Snow Emergency” will be ticketed and towed at that time until the ban is lifted. >> To assist residents in parking their vehicles, free parking is provided at a number of facilities beginning at 6 P.M. on Wednesday, January 03, 2018. A listing of facilities that provide free parking during snow emergencies, is available at: CambridgeMA.GOV/Snow. >> Always park at least 20 feet from the street corner. Parking this far away from the corner improves visibility and safety year-round and ensures compliance with Cambridge Traffic Regulations. In the winter, it also allows plows to push snow away from crosswalks. >> Ice needs to be removed from sidewalks within 6 hours from the time it forms, per City Ordinance. Snow needs to be removed within 12 hours after snow stops falling during the day and before 1 P.M. if it snowed during the night, per City Ordinance. >> Please report any power outages directly to Eversource at 800-592-2000. >> In addition to following updates on the City’s website and social networks, members of the public are encouraged to sign-up to receive notification of snow emergency parking bans at: CambridgeMA.GOV/Snow. >> >> As always, if you need immediate assistance, please contact the Police Department’s Non-Emergency Line at 617-349-3300. >> >> >> >> This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net >> City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States >> Unsubscribe >>

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