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FW: [NorthCommons] Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Design Open House: January 31 - TODAY at Smith Center at 4 to 7 pm
by Ruth Ryals 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

Fyi – this is going on now! From: <NorthCommons(a)yahoogroups.com> on behalf of "Peter Kroon pbkroon(a)yahoo.com [NorthCommons]" <NorthCommons-noreply(a)yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: Peter Kroon <pbkroon(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 2:46 PM To: NorthCommons <northcommons(a)yahoogroups.com> Subject: [NorthCommons] Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Design Open House: January 31 - TODAY at Smith Center at 4 to 7 pm Dear Neighbors - See below for the notice of open house today to showcase the plans to restore the Harvard Square kiosk and redevelop the plaza. Budget is $8.5M. We want this done right! Your input is important. Some comments for you to consider submitting if you agree: 1. Safety - If the kiosk is not actively occupied until 9 or 10 am, and dark after 10 pm, won't there be people sleeping and camping under the eaves? The news operation for all its faults has kept that problem mostly at bay. Won't that make the Square less attractive to visitors? 2. Governance - Whoever gets the management contract should not sit on the supervisory committee. 3. Not Very Iconic - The proposed plan restores the kiosk and declutters and renovates the plaza, but it does not seem iconic, other than the historic kiosk itself, which was one of the catchwords that many people on the working group seemed to want. Is there no way to make the kiosk and plaza more iconic? 4. Functionality - The pictures in the CDD brochure show furniture. Movable furniture will need to be stored, retrieved, locked up, etc. Where is the storage for all the chairs and tables? 5. History - Is there no way to tell the history of the original settlement that was intended to be the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony? Are we missing a huge opportunity to have a real history center in the place millions of people come each year? 6. Public Amenities - This is proposed to be a space for public assembly but there are no public bathrooms. Is this a good idea? ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Cambridge Community Development Department <cddat344(a)cambridgema.gov> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019, 2:40:46 PM EST Subject: Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Design Open House: January 31 Working Group Final Report Also Available Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Design Open House on January 31st In conjunction with the Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Working Group process, the City of Cambridge has been developing design concepts for renovating the historic Harvard Square Kiosk.. The project involves carefully restoring architectural details, adapting for future use, and redesigning the Plaza to improve accessibility and enhance the flexibility of the space. The City is hosting a Design Open House to solicit feedback from the community. Attend to view design work to date, review material samples, and share your input, reactions, and ideas. Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza Design Open House Thursday, January 31st Smith Campus Center, 1350 Mass Ave 2nd Floor Isaacson Room 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. View more information about the project ‌ ‌ ‌ CambridgeMA.gov/CDD Cambridge Community Development Department | 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 Unsubscribe pbkroon(a)yahoo.com Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | About our service provider Sent by cddat344(a)cambridgema.gov __._,_.___ Posted by: Peter Kroon <pbkroon(a)yahoo.com> Reply via web post •Reply to sender •Reply to group •Start a New Topic •Messages in this topic (1) Have you tried the highest rated email app? With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. Visit Your Group • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use SPONSORED LINKS . __,_._,___

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FW: If not for international migration, Massachusetts would be losing population.
by Ruth Ryals 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

Interesting analysis. We would be in deep do-do without immigration. From: Luc Schuster <boston(a)www-tbf.ccsend.com> on behalf of Luc Schuster <luc.schuster(a)bostonindicators.org> Reply-To: <luc.schuster(a)bostonindicators.org> Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:35 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: If not for international migration, Massachusetts would be losing population. Boston Research Snapshot, January 2019 If not for international migration, Massachusetts would be losing population. By Peter Ciurczak Between 2010 and 2018, the Northeast lost more residents than any other U.S. region. Fortunately, Massachusetts actually experienced a net gain as increases from international migration outpaced losses from domestic migration. These findings are from a Boston Indicators analysis of new data released by the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program. Looking just at the effect of household decisions to move to and from U.S. states (not including the effect of births and deaths), the Northeast experienced a loss of almost one percent of its 2010 population, the largest loss of any region. From 2017 to 2018 alone, the Northeast lost 63,000 people due to net migration out of the region. People moving out of the Northeast tend to be seeking some combination of new job opportunities, cheaper housing and warmer weather. The Northeast lost more residents than any other U.S. region. Population change due to migration (domestic and international) as a share of 2010's population. 2010-2018 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, 2010-2018. Since net migration is the combined effect of domestic and international moves, the graph below splits these two dynamics apart to show how they’re playing out in different regions. Since 2010 every region saw a net increase in international migration, but only the Northeast and Midwest experienced domestic loses. All U.S. regions experienced increases in international migration. Change in population due to migration, 2010-2018. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, 2010-2018. While the majority of Northeastern states lost population to migration relative to their 2010 bases, Massachusetts actually gained more than 3 percent of its population by 2018. This growth was the largest of any state in the Northeast, and was driven by people moving to the Commonwealth from outside the country. Within the Northeast, our growth from international migration was second only to New York’s. Net Migration Totals for Northeastern StatesChange in population, 2010-2018. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, 2010-2018 While the Population Estimates Program doesn’t allow us to analyze which states Massachusetts residents are moving to, a different Census Bureau data product—the American Community Survey—does provide some of this information. Between 2016 and 2017, Massachusetts lost more residents on net to New Hampshire than to any other state. On the flip side, we experienced a net gain of about 8,000 residents from New York. Puerto Ricans also feature prominently among those moving here. Massachusetts has long had a large Puerto Rican population, and Hurricane Maria in 2017 led many more to migrate here. Only Florida and Pennsylvania have seen greater net migration from Puerto Rico than Massachusetts. Top 10 States To Which Massachusetts Lost More Residents Than it Gained Top 10 States From Which Massachusetts Gained More Residents Than it Lost * Though a U.S. Territory, Puerto Rico is referred to here as a state for ease of comparison.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. 2016-2017. Analyzing data from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, as was done for Massachusetts in Governing magazine, gives a sense of what drives people to move. Almost a third of people moving out of Massachusetts left because they got new jobs or transferred out-of-state, while one in five residents moved out for reasons related to housing. Similar to Massachusetts, twenty-three percent of movers from both New York and New Jersey cite housing as a reason to leave their states. Taken together, the movement away from high-cost housing markets in MA, NY and NJ suggests that a lack of affordable housing may be a significant driver of migration away from the Northeast. Reasons for Leaving(Reasons people are leaving, as a share of all movers out of Massachusetts) Note: Analysis performed by Mike Maciag, Governing.com, retrieved 1/23/2019. Source: 2015-2017 Census CPS microdata from IPUMS-CPS, University of Minnesota · A new report from Boston's Green Ribbon Commission details the wide-ranging strategies required for hitting our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. [Boston's Green Ribbon Commission, Carbon Free Boston] · "I looked for a state that's taking gun violence seriously. I found Massachusetts." [German Lopez, Vox] · Black and Hispanic students make up 3/4 of Boston's school age population and only 20 percent of Boston Latin's enrollment. Fortunately there's a lot we can do to diversify BPS's exam schools. [Joshua Goodman and Melanie Rucinski, Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston] Subscribe to the Boston Indicators email list Boston Indicators is a research center at the Boston Foundation that seeks a thriving Greater Boston for all residents across all neighborhoods. We do this by analyzing key indicators of well-being and by researching promising ideas for making our city more prosperous, equitable and just. To ensure that our work informs active efforts to improve our city, we work in deep partnership with community groups, civic leaders and Boston’s civic data community to produce special reports and host public convenings. Interact with us on Facebook and Twitter. The Boston Foundation | 75 Arlington Street, 10th floor, Boston, MA 02116 Unsubscribe rryals(a)comcast.net Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by luc.schuster(a)bostonindicators.org

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These dumpsters of old nuclear waste are costing taxpayers a fortune - The Boston Globe
by Ruth Ryals 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

Lest we think we are safe here... https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/01/31/these-dumpsters-old-nuclear-wa… Thanks, Ruth Ryals

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Fwd: Please post
by Ruth Ryals 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

> From: Marc McGovern <marcmcgovern(a)gmail.com> > Date: January 31, 2019 at 12:41:03 PM EST > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Subject: Please post > > PRESENTED BY MAYOR MARC MCGOVERN & COUNCILLOR SUMBUL SIDDIQUI > > CAMBRIDGE DIGS DEEP > Equity Inventory: Inclusive Policies & Practices Across Cambridge City Departments > > > WHEN: > Thursday, February 7th > 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. > > > WHERE: > Sullivan Chamber > City Hall 2nd Floor > 795 Mass Ave, Cambridge > > > ALL WELCOME! > Food and childcare will be provided. > > > Please join Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Betsy Allen from the City’s Office of Equity & Inclusion, CPD Commissioner Dr. Branville Bard, Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Salim, and Ramon De Jesus, Director of Diversity Development for Cambridge Public Schools for a presentation and Q&A session on the City’s work toward achieving a more equitable, anti-racist Cambridge through its policies, practices, and education. > > > FOR MORE INFORMATION > PLEASE VISIT: > bit.ly/CambridgeDEEP

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FW: Upcoming Cold Weather Advisory: CPD to Provide Additional Support for Individuals Who are Homeless
by Ruth Ryals 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Sorry to be late in sending this, but you probably know how cold it will be, and how dangerous. From: Cambridge PD Citywide <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 3:00 PM To: Cambridge PD Citywide <no-reply(a)citizenobserver.com> Subject: Upcoming Cold Weather Advisory: CPD to Provide Additional Support for Individuals Who are Homeless Cambridge PD CITYWIDE Alert Upcoming Cold Weather Advisory: CPD to Provide Additional Support for Individuals Who are Homeless With wind chills reaching dangerously low levels tonight and tomorrow, we will have extra resources available to ensure anyone in need of shelter has a safe, warm place to stay. If you are personally concerned or have concerns seeing anyone on our streets potentially in need of assistance, please contact 617-349-3300 or call 911 if there’s a medical emergency. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. Review Additional Resources for People Homeless in Cambridge During Extreme Winter Weather: https://www.cambridgema.gov/News/~/media/2D71B14244F94133A5351523ED29A3DB.a… As another way to support individuals who may be homeless this winter, we are once again proud to be participating in the 2019 Warm Hearts for Warm Feet sock drive along with the Offices of Mayor McGovern, City Council, City Manager, CASPAR and Bay Cove Human Services. This year, the goal is to collect over 1,000 pairs of new wool socks in the next two weeks. Socks will be distributed to clients of CASPAR (Cambridge And Somerville Program for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation), which operates the Emergency Services Center & Shelter at 240 Albany Street, along with a number of other programs and services that support our homeless neighbors: https://www.baycovehumanservices.org/caspar/. The Cambridge Police Station at 125 6th Street is one of the drop off locations along with Cambridge City Hall. We will be taking donations in a large bin in our lobby now through February 14th or we can come pick up socks from you if you collect them at your place of business. We will then turn in all of the socks we’ve collected on Valentine’s Day, putting CASPAR in a better position to care for people’s well being. CASPAR is asking for new socks that are at least 70% wool, because other sock types could potentially freeze if/when they get wet. They have put together an Amazon wish list to help guide folks with obtaining the correct sock type: https://amzn.to/2BaD8r4. Also, Hilton's Tent City in Central Square is offering 20% off wool socks for the drive again this year. Any support from the community would be appreciated. Alert sent on 01/30/2019 at 14:54 EST Contact Jeremy Warnick, Director of Communications pio(a)cambridgepolice.org 617-349-3237 Submit an Anonymous Tip To submit a tip via text message text TIP650 and your tip to 847411 Alert delivered to the following groups: Cambridge PD Citywide, Business Alerts, Press Releases, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 1 - East Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 3 - Inman/Harrington, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 4 - The Port, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 5 - Cambridgeport, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 6 - Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 7 - Riverside, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 8 - Agassiz, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 9 - Peabody, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 10 - West Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 11 - North Cambridge, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 12 - Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 13 - Strawberry Hill, Cambridge PD: Neighborhood 2 - M.I.T., Private - Harvard Square Business Association, Private - Central Square Business Association, Private - Inman Square Business Association, Private - East Cambridge Business Association, Private - Kendall Square Business Association, Private - Cambridge Public Safety Association, Private - Cambridge Hotels, Private - Cambridge Banks, Private - Cambridge Biotechs, Private - Porter Square Business Association, Private - Cambridge Higher Ed, Private - Cambridge Gov't, Private - Cambridge Security, Private - Cambridge Real Estate, Private - Cambridge Retail, Private - CPSA Master, and Private - Cambridge Charter and Private Schools View alert online & share this alert with others Link to Agency This message sent from tip411.Manage your email preferences at: https://tip411.com/edit_email_subscriptions 125 6th Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 | (617) 349-3300 Terms/Privacy ▪ Unsubscribe ▪ info(a)tip411.com

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Lost and Found : A large cashmere wrap/scarf
by Cécile GARCIN 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Found on my drive few days ago a large cashmere scarf and I am sure that someone misses this beautiful piece. Contact me with a detailed description if you think it's yours. Thanks Cécile Garcin upland Road cecile.garcin(a)outlook.com

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Shelves & CD organizers
by Bill Barnert 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I'm reorganizing my stuff, and getting rid of these shelves & CD organizers. Before I put them on Freecycle, I figured I'd give the neighborhood first crack. 7 Herbert Street, behind 70 Richdale. Bill Barnert

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Another great book by a neighbor you might have missed! 48 Peaks: Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains
by Ruth Ryals 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

48 Peaks: Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains 48 Peaks: Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains, by Cheryl Suchors, 2018. 48 Peaks is the compelling story of one woman's hiking journey through the forty-eight 4000-foot peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains. It is also a meditation on life, loss, friendship and love. In the years after her first 4000-footer trek - a challenging loop over Mt. Tripyramid - the author loses her best friend and hiking companion to cancer, mourns for her sister, and survives her own grueling battle with breast cancer. But by returning to the mountains, again and again, she finds an exhilarating affirmation of life, and nurtures the bonds of deep friendship. When, a decade later, she makes her triumphal finishing climb on Mt. Isolation, we cheer along with her husband and friends. This book should provide inspiration for many a hiker as they embark on their own mountain journeys. You can find it at Porter Square Books, of course!

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Be. The. Change. Sunday 1/27 @ Porter Square Books
by Ruth Ryals 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Confession, Ann is a friend and a ferrous fighter! From: Risa Mednick <risa.mednick(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1:10 PM To: <undisclosed-recipients:;> Subject: Be. The. Change. Sunday 1/27 @ Porter Square Books Join the conversation about feminism, activism and social change past, present and future! Hope to see you there, Risa

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Re: [Neighbors] Reminder: Attend the Envision Cambridge Showcase on Jan. 24th
by Ruth Ryals 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: 'Melissa Peters' Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 10:27 AM Subject: Reminder: Attend the Envision Cambridge Showcase on Jan. 24th Join Us To Celebra the Plan's Completion! Attend the Envision Cambridge Showcase Thursday, January 24 Cambridge Public Library Main Branch 449 Broadway 6:00 p.m. Join us to celebrate the completion of the Envision Cambridge planning process! The event will include a speaking program with City staff and elected officials, refreshments, and a gallery exhibit. Read the Envision Cambridge Executive Summary Copies of the Executive Summary will be available at the event, with the full plan expected to be released in February. Together, we shaped this plan, and together we will bring it to life. For more information, 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 | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by mpeters(a)cambridgema.gov

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