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Clean Heating And Cooling Workshop - Thursday, Oct. 4 Lesley University
by Ruth Ryals 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

The City of Cambridge has launched the Cambridge Clean Heating and Cooling Marketplace, a new initiative to help residents make their homes more comfortable, save energy, and cut their carbon footprint. The program will support residents who are interested in learning about installing air-source heat pumps, such as ductless minisplits, and solar hot water. The Community Development Department will host a workshop: Thursday, October 3rd 6:30-8:00pm Lesley University’s University Hall (1815 Mass Ave), Room 2-078 Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about air-source heat pumps and the Cambridge Clean Heating and Cooling Marketplace. Click here to register for the event. The City has partnered with Boston-based EnergySage to develop this new program, and EnergySage’s expert advisors will connect interested residents with pre-vetted contractors and installers and help residents review technology options and installation quotes. Many Cambridge residents have already installed heat pumps and solar hot water, thanks to generous rebates from state and utility programs. The Cambridge Clean Heating and Cooling Marketplace will help residents ensure that they are taking full advantage of these incentives. Heat pumps and solar hot water are a great way for residents to save on their utility bills and reduce their home’s carbon footprint, while making it more comfortable. Air-source heat pumps, often called minisplits, are powered by electricity and move heat into or out of a home, instead of burning gas or oil to create heat. As a result, heat pumps deliver energy-efficient heating and cooling, year-round, and can be zoned by individual room. Though they require electricity to operate, heat pumps use up to 70% less electricity than traditional electric-resistance heating, and can be powered by clean electricity. For More Information Contact Nikhil Nadkarni, Energy Planner, at nnadkarni(a)cambridgema.gov or 617/349-6434 or visit cambridgecleanheat.org . __,_._,___

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Fwd: Cambridge City Council Candidates Forum on Climate Change
by Ruth Ryals 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Thanks, Ruth Ryals Begin forwarded message: > From: Kristine Jelstrup <kejelstrup(a)gmail.com> > Date: October 1, 2019 at 9:30:11 PM EDT > To: WellingtonHarrington(a)gmail.com, area4neighborhoodcoalition(a)gmail.com, Jean Cummings <cummings(a)cityresearch.com>, MrLJAdkins(a)msn.com, irallen(a)comcast.com, NCSC-mail-owner(a)yahoogroups.com, jatennis(a)comcast.net, chuckhinds(a)msn.com, fritzdonov(a)aol.com, Phoebe Sinclair <psinclair(a)agassiz.org>, info(a)portersquare.net, Suzanne.Blier(a)harvardsquareneighborhood.org, cambridgeneighborhoods(a)gmail.com, info(a)naeastcambridge.org > Subject: Re: Cambridge City Council Candidates Forum on Climate Change > > Dear neighborhood listserv moderators, > > We had a great turnout for our Candidates Forum in both Cantabrigians and candidates. > > If you or anyone in your networks is interested in the candidates answers to tough climate change questions you can view the event here: https://vimeo.com/363141743 > > Best wishes, > > Kristine > > Cambridge Community Organizing Team > www.mothersoutfront.org > > > >> On Sep 23, 2019, at 6:46 PM, Kristine Jelstrup <kejelstrup(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dear neighborhood Listserv moderators, >> >> I just wanted to remind you of the Candidates Forum on Climate Change this Wednesday at the Citywide Senior Center from 7-9pm. >> >> We will be starting promptly at 7 so come early if you can. >> >> We would love for you to send the below flyer out through your listservs. >> >> Thanks you! >> >> Kristine Jelstrup >> >> Cambridge Community Organizing Team >> www.mothersoutfront.org >> >> >> >> >> >> <Candidates Forum Flyer 9-19.pdf> >

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Fwd: Elizabeth Warren Fundraiser: Oct. 7!
by Ruth Ryals 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

In case any of you are interested. It is nearby, at Cambridge Co Housing, 175 Richdale Ave. > From: walter kasell <wbkasell(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 1, 2019 at 1:39:46 PM EDT > To: Walter Kasell <wbkasell(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Elizabeth Warren Fundraiser: Oct. 7! > Reply-To: walter kasell <wbkasell(a)yahoo.com> > > Friends, > We're holding a fundraiser for Elizabeth Warren! > Monday, Oct. 7 > Many of us here in Cambridge are excited about the candidacy of our neighbor and Senator, Elizabeth Warren. We have watched with admiration as she has reached out successfully to voters around the country with her appealing personal story and her strong, imaginative plans to address the ills of the nation. > Senator Warren's success is even more impressive in light of her refusal to accept PAC money or corporate donations. Instead, she is depending on the donations from thousands like us--small donors who care enough to make a difference! > We are supporting Warren’s campaign by holding a fundraiser of "ordinary folks”. Shanti Fry, National Finance Co-Chair for the Warren Presidential campaign, will be there to talk about her candidacy and answer questions. > > Meet Shanti Fry, National Finance Co-Chair > For an evening in support of the Warren 2020 campaign > > Monday October 7, 2019 > 6:45 pm - 8 pm > At Cambridge Cohousing > 175 Richdale Avenue > Cambridge, MA > Light refreshments will be served. > > Click here to donate! > https://secure.actblue.com/donate/KerenAndWalter > Suggested Donation > Donor: $50 > Supporter: $75 > Partner: $150 > Advocate: $250 > Join us to show your support ! > And tell your friends! > Walter Kasell & Keren Schlomy > 617 694 9360 > > >

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATES FORUM TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) 6:30 PM
by Ruth Ryals 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

> Dear all, > > I want to remind everyone that the first school committee candidates forum of this municipal election season to which all of the candidates have been invited (and only one of only two currently scheduled) will be taking place tomorrow evening, Wednesday, October 2, at 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall on the lower level of the Cambridge Main Public Library. > > With three of the current School Committee members not standing for reelection this year, the next Cambridge School Committee will definitely have a majority of new members – including at least three of this year’s eight new candidates – and the potential to dramatically influence Cambridge’s public education policies for many years to come. > > Much of this forum, sponsored by the Cambridge Ward 6 Democratic Committee, will include questions submitted by forum attendees, so do bring yours! A lively and though-provoking discussion is expected – we hope to see you there! > > Best, > Linda > > Linda Sophia Pinti

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