April 2018 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

a good source to know about
by Ruth Ryals 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

>From Next Door computers Harvard replaces their computers every two years. The old computers are sent to the Harvard Recycling Center in Allston (just off Western Ave.). They have laptop and desktop computers for sale, most for less than $200. All computers are in good working order and come with a full suite of software. Laptops receive a new battery before being sold. FYI; they are cash only for computer sales. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a good, inexpensive computer, this is a good resource to share. They also have furniture and other items; all of which are free. You can find out more by clicking on this link: https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/green-tip/free-furniture-supplies…

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Forwarded from NextDoor
by Ruth Ryals 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

Kristen Goodfriend, Porter Square4 Lost drivers license and a credit card Hello, neighbors! My credit card and drivers license fell out of my pocket sometime between yesterday afternoon and this morning. Obviously they both have my name on them 😁 and the drivers license has my current address. I was mostly around the Porter Square shopping center, along Somerville Ave by the Laundromat next to the Starbucks, and then this morning I walked up Cedar St and Highland Ave to the farmers market at the Armory. I’ve already canceled the card, but it would be nice to know if someone found them. I know chances are slim of getting them back, but who knows? Thanks in advance for your help!

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Fwd: property-specs.pdf
by Ruth Ryals 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

Do any of you know anything about this new co-working property at 281 Concord Ave? Ruth http://builtworks.io/property-specs.pdf

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FW: Apply to Manage the Harvard University Farmer's Market!
by Ruth Ryals 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

A great job! From: Farmers' Market at Harvard <farmersmarket=harvard.edu(a)mail91.atl31.mcdlv.net> on behalf of Farmers' Market at Harvard <farmersmarket(a)harvard.edu> Reply-To: Farmers' Market at Harvard <farmersmarket(a)harvard.edu> Date: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:22 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Apply to Manage the Harvard University Farmer's Market! View this email in your browser Apply to Manage the Harvard University Farmer's Market! Excited about increasing access to fresh, local food? Want to help keep a 13-year-old tradition thriving? Apply to manage the Harvard University Farmer's Market! Position highlights include: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with market stakeholders, vendor, consumers, and community organizations. Promote the market through weekly newsletters, social media, and distributional material. Promote and administer the SNAP Match program, including active participation in the Cambridge SNAP Match Coalition. Full details here! Questions? Email crista_martin(a)harvard.edu. Click the social media icons above for up-to-date information and weekly vendor specials throughout the season! Tag us @hudsinfo and #harvardfarmersmarket The Cambridge SNAP Match Coalition is helping three farmers' markets in Cambridge raise matching funds for SNAP shoppers, providing access to fresh, nutritious, locally-grown produce for low-income families and individuals. The SNAP Match program also brings more shopper's to the market, and strengthens health outcomes in the community. Please join us and Make A Donation to the Cambridge SNAP Match program. Copyright © 2014, Harvard Dining Services, All rights reserved. Contact the market manager with questions and comments: farmersmarket(a)harvard.edu unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

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FW: Information Sessions on Cambridge’s New Short-Term Rental Law
by Ruth Ryals 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Sorry to bombard you today. From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> on behalf of Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Information Sessions on Cambridge’s New Short-Term Rental Law City of Cambridge Public Information Office For Immediate Release Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer 617-349-4339, itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov Information Sessions on Cambridge’s New Short-Term Rental Law Cambridge, MA, April 4, 2018 -- The Cambridge City Council adopted a Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance (#1397) which went in effect on April 1, 2018 and regulates the rental of property for transient housing (stays up to 30 days). Cambridge residents who meet eligibility requirements and wish to use their residential property for short-term rental must register with the city’s Inspectional Services Department. Inspectional Services will host drop-in informational sessions for Cambridge residents to ask questions about the new Ordinance, eligibility requirements, the process of obtaining a Certificate of Registration, or check on the specific conditions of their property. STR Information Session for Multi-Family Property Owners Tuesday, Apr. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lombardi Building, Basement Conference Room, 831 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge This is an informational session for multi-family property owners (more than 4 units, and not condominium associations) to explain pertinent facts about the new Short-Term Rental Ordinance, eligibility requirements, and the process of obtaining a Certificate of Registration. STR Information Session Tuesday, Apr. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. Lombardi Building, Basement Conference Room, 831 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge This is an informational session for Cambridge residents who wish to use there residential property for short-term rental to explain pertinent facts about the new Short-Term Rental Ordinance, eligibility requirements, and the process of obtaining a Certificate of Registration. For more information, visit CambridgeMA.gov/ShortTermRental. -###- This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Executive Office, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States Unsubscribe

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Fwd: Family Field Guide: Help Your Kid Make the World Better
by Ruth Ryals 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Just for the hell of it.... Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: National Geographic <ng(a)e.nationalgeographic.com> > Date: April 4, 2018 at 2:01:28 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: Family Field Guide: Help Your Kid Make the World Better > Reply-To: National Geographic <emailfeedback(a)e.natgeo.com> > > > FREE MINI-BOOK OF KINDNESS SIGN IN | VIEW ONLINE > > > WHO DOESN’T WANT THEIR KIDS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE? > And children want to make the world better. Inspire them to step up to the challenge with these practical, positive, and powerful ideas from Nat Geo Family. > > > MAKE THE WORLD BETTER—WITH KINDNESS > Children who are kind feel better about themselves and often generate the same positive feelings in those around them. But they don’t necessarily get there on their own. Kids need positive role models (ie, you!) as well as practice. Check out these simple ideas that will bring out the kindness in your kid. > 5 WAYS TO BE KIND > SHARE > > > GOT MORE TIME? > With kindness comes gratitude. Teach your kids the importance of being thankful with these six tips. > PRACTICE GRATITUDE+ > > MAKE THE WORLD BETTER—WITH ART > Sure, art can make you feel good—whether you’re creating it or looking at it. But keeping art in kids’ lives also helps them understand different perspectives, making them more open to new ideas that can help the world. Keep them inspired by art with these ideas. > 5 WAYS TO INSPIRE ART > SHARE > > > GOT MORE TIME? > Cooking is also an art! Bring children’s creativity into the kitchen—and some goodness to the dinner table—with these kid-friendly recipes. > GET RECIPES+ > > > MAKE THE WORLD BETTER—WITH ACTIVISM > The best way to make the world a better place? Change what isn’t working! Grow kids’ confidence by getting them involved in issues they care about, and show them that even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. Take a look at these inspiring ways to get involved and promote real change. > 5 WAYS TO ACTIVATE CHANGE > SHARE > > > GOT MORE TIME? > Check out more ideas to make the world better in one easy-to-grab place with this free mini-book. It’s packed with ways kids can truly make the world better. > GET FREE MINI-BOOK+ > > > 100 Ways to Make the World Better! is full of 100 ideas that every kid can consider, from simple acts of kindness to creative adventures. > GET THE BOOK > > > THIS EDITION’S CURATOR > Kay Boatner is a senior editor and digital producer at Nat Geo Kids. She made the world better by adopting a 14-year-old shelter cat named Tuna! > > SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL > > > HUNG CHUNG CHIH / SHUTTERSTOCK (MONKEYS); REBECCA HALE / NG STAFF (DOG BED); JF / CULTURA RF / GETTY IMAGES (KIDS) > > You are receiving this email because rryals(a)comcast.net is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. > > About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy > > To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ng(a)e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how. > > National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 > Copyright © 2018 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. > > View past issues of Family Field Guide. > WANT THE FAMILY FIELD GUIDE EVERY OTHER WEEK? > SIGN UP

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Fwd: City of Cambridge Closures, Observances, and Services for Patriots' Day Holiday Apr. 16
by Ruth Ryals 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: April 4, 2018 at 3:36:19 PM EDT > To: rryals(a)comcast.net > Subject: City of Cambridge Closures, Observances, and Services for Patriots' Day Holiday Apr. 16 > > City of Cambridge Public Information Office > For Immediate Release > > Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer > 617-349-4339, itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov > > > City of Cambridge Closures, Observances, and Services for Patriots' Day Holiday Apr. 16 > > Cambridge, MA, April 4, 2018 – In observance of the Patriots’ Day Holiday on Monday, Apr. 16, Cambridge city offices and libraries will be closed, payments will not be required at City of Cambridge parking meters and parking meter pay stations, and there will be no trash, recycling, or compost pickup, and no street cleaning. The trash, recycling, and compost daily pickup routes will be one day behind schedule for the rest of that week. Regularly scheduled street cleaning routes for Apr. 16 will be swept on Monday, Apr. 30. The offices at the Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Ave. will be closed on the holiday, however the gates will be open from dawn to dusk. > > Residents can find their curbside collections and street cleaning schedules by entering their address in the “My Cambridge Schedule” tool found at www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks. > > Reminders related to above city services are now available by text message, email, or app notifications by downloading the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android. Users who are registered to receive reminders through E-Line should re-subscribe using the scheduling tool or by downloading the app in order to receive future reminders. > > Additionally, the Department of Veterans’ Services will hold its annual Patriots' Day Observance on Monday, Apr. 16, at 10:15 a.m., on the Cambridge Common. Philip Anderson, President, of the Cambridge Veterans' Organization will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Marc C. McGovern will extend the city’s greetings. > > The event will be highlighted by a reenactment of Patriot William Dawes, Jr. historic horseback ride from Boston to Cambridge alerting the colonists of the British threat of 1775. Patriot Dawes, dressed in colonial garb, will deliver the alert to Mayor McGovern. A Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Drama student, will read the Governor’s Patriots’ Day Proclamation. A CRLS music student will sing the National Anthem and God Bless America. > -###- > > > This email was sent to rryals(a)comcast.net > City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Executive Office, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States > Unsubscribe >

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FW: [Porter square] FW: [Contact PSNA] New Restaurant at Porter Square Hotel
by Ruth Ryals 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Anyone who wants to join me for a walk thru and Q&A at the new Porter Square Hotel restaurant (Collette) at 6 pm Monday, the 9th, please RSVP to me. Ruth On 4/3/18, 6:50 PM, "Andrew Upton" <Andrew.Upton(a)dsu-law.com> wrote: Ruth - Can we confirm a walk-thru/Q+A for Monday the 9th at 6 PM at the Hotel? Thanks. Andrew -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Ryals [mailto:rryals@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 5:55 PM To: Andrew Upton Cc: portersquare@googlegroups com Subject: Re: [Contact PSNA] New Restaurant at Porter Square Hotel Thank you so much, and I, for one, welcome good French food to the neighborhood. I am passing this info on the PSNA list serve. I wonder if the owners would be willing to join us for a meeting soon, to discuss the restaurant and their plans? Ruth ****************************** On 3/30/18, 5:42 PM, "Andrew.Upton(a)dsu-law.com" <Andrew.Upton(a)dsu-law.com> wrote: Andrew Upton (Andrew.Upton(a)dsu-law.com) sent a message using the contact form at http://www.portersquare.net/contact. I represent Sidonie, LLC dba Colette which has signed an Agreement to operate a new Restaurant in the Porter Square Hotel. Colette will be owned and run by Sandrine Rossi, owner of Frenchie in the South End and Loic LeGarrec who owns Petit Robert. Colette will be a sit down French Restaurant and Wine Bar with a casual, food first approach. The menu will be similar to Frenchie https://www.frenchieboston.com/, but may also have some southern French/Mediterranean influences. A restaurant has been part of the plan and the planning process for this Hotel and the hotel owners and restaurant operators are excited about making it a reality. We have a hearing at the Licensing Board on April 11 to approve a Management Agreement which will allow Colette to use the Liquor License currently issued to the hotel. I would be glad to supply more information or meet with the Neighbors about this application if people are interested. Andrew F. Upton DiNicola, Seligson & Upton, LLP Six Beacon Street, Suite 700 Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 279-2592 website: www.dsu-law.com

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still can't find help w/ unloading boxes on Sat.
by Susan Cory 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

I’m still looking for someone who would like a paid job of unloading a carload of boxes and carrying them to a 3rd floor storage room on Buena Vista Park. We finally settled on Sat. at 1:30 as the timing for the task. Anyone? Thanks, Susan

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FW: [Richdale Ave] part-time childcare job opening
by Ruth Ryals 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

dear friends and neighbors, Fresh Pond Quaker Quaker meeting (which I belong to: we meet in the Cambridge Friends School) is looking for a child care person, to work part time. see attached flyer. Do pass the word! Thanks, John M -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Richdale Ave Community" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to richdale-ave-community+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com..

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