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[Porter square] ALERT: Me2 Orchestra performs MONDAY EVENING at Lesley University
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

There is too much going on.... From: "Sullivan, John" <jsulli24(a)lesley.edu> > Date: November 1, 2019 at 4:26:54 PM EDT > Subject: [Porter square] ALERT: Me2 Orchestra performs MONDAY EVENING at Lesley University > > > Hello, I just wanted to be sure you knew about this concert coming up MONDAY, NOV. 4, at Lesley University. > > The ME2 ORCHESTRA is a touring orchestra composed of people diagnosed with mental health issues, caregivers, and others who support them, will perform in Marran Theater (34 Mellen St., Cambridge), 7:30-9:30 p.m. > > The event drew a capacity crowd to the orchestra’s Lesley debut last year. This program is FREE and family-friendly, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is extremely limited, so take public transportation or ride-hailing services, if possible. > > MEDIA: Contact me to speak to an event organizer, or to arrange coverage. > > > John Sullivan > Director of Communications > Lesley University > 617-349-8514 (office); 617-945-6994 (mobile) > jsulli24(a)lesley.edu > > > > -- > View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/portersquare/topic-id/message-id > > -- > To post to this group, send email to portersquare(a)googlegroups.com > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/portersquare > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Porter Square Neighbors Association" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/04923CBA-F6EB-4A3D-B9BC-D4BC….

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VOTING ON TUESDAY FOR A FAIR, EQUITABLE, RESILIENT CAMBRIDGE
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

All, Thanks, Nancy. I forward this so we can all see both sides. Personally, I am not in favor of the AHO as written, and feel strongly that we must start over to find a way for the city to build (and pay for) the affordable housing we need. Ruth From: "Nancy E. Phillips" <nanphill73(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: <nanphill73(a)gmail.com> Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Fwd: VOTING ON TUESDAY FOR A FAIR, EQUITABLE, RESILIENT CAMBRIDGE I am pretty annoyed at Peter Kroon's greatly exaggerated/slanted post about the Affordable Housing Overlay and wish I could circulate something like the following. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nancy E. Phillips <nanphill73(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 11:15 AM Subject: Fwd: VOTING ON TUESDAY FOR A FAIR, EQUITABLE, RESILIENT CAMBRIDGE My friend Esther Hanig has sent around the following email (forgive me if you've already received it) urging that Cambridge elect the nine City Council candidates listed below (they're in alphabetical order), all of whom, as I understand it, are pledged to work to increase Cambridge's affordable housing stock and, in particular, to support the proposed Affordable Housing Overlay (the AHO) as a means of making it easier and less expensive to build affordable housing in Cambridge, especially in neighborhoods that, til now, have far less than their share of such housing. I too urge you to vote for these nine candidates, in whatever order you judge to be best. And, of course, feel free to re-circulate the email. Best wishes, Nancy THE 9 RECOMMENDED CITY-COUNCIL CANDIDATES: Burhan Azeem Alanna Mallon Marc McGovern Risa Mednick Adrianne Musgrave Sumbul Siddiqui E. Denise Simmons Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Tim Toomey ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Esther Hanig <ehanig12(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 9:34 AM Subject: VOTING ON TUESDAY FOR A FAIR, EQUITABLE, RESILIENT CAMBRIDGE To: Esther Hanig <ehanig12(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, At the risk of sounding hackneyed and alarmist, I am writing to say that I feel that the outcome of this election may determine the future and character of our city. That is why I feel it is so important to vote this slate below and to urge everyone you know in Cambridge to do the same. I am supporting the following slate of candidates because I passionately believe that our next city council will determine whether our city will be: equitable by providing more affordable housing in EVERY neighborhood of our city, fair by working to provide more housing for people of all ages, income levels, race, ethnicity and represent the interests of renters and future generations, as well as current homeowners, and respond thoughtfully and effectively to the challenges that change has created for our city, such as the demand for more housing and addressing the impact of climate change. So I urge you to: Vote for the following A Better Cambridge Action Fund slate in the order of your preference Vote the entire slate Forward this email to all your Cambridge friends, colleagues and neighbors who share our vision for Cambridge In alphabetical order: Burhan Azeem Alanna Mallon Marc McGovern Risa Mednick Adrianne Musgrave Sumbul Siddiqui E. Denise Simmons Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Tim Toomey Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Esther

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FW: Household Hazardous Waste collection at Danehy Park tomorrow, Saturday, 2 November from 9AM-1PM
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

From: "Kelley, Craig" <ckelley(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:44 AM Subject: Household Hazardous Waste collection at Danehy Park tomorrow, Saturday, 2 November from 9AM-1PM Hello Everyone: If you haven’t recently taken your old batteries and used oil and so forth to the DPW yard’s recycling center (open Tuesday and Thursday 4-7:30 PM and Saturday 9-4, but they don’t take everything so check their list first), you may want to drop off your various household hazardous waste items at the Danehy Park (yes, it’s back there again and will be at Danehy for the foreseeable future) Household Hazardous Waste collection day tomorrow, Saturday 2 November from 9 AM-1 PM at the Field Street Lot, near Danehy Park and Fern Street. This event is free and open to Cambridge residents (proof of residency required). Proper disposal of materials helps protect public health and the environment; if you’re unsure of how to dispose of items properly, or what items are accepted at the event, download the “Zero Waste Cambridge” app for iPhone/Android, or click here to learn more. It is pretty a well-run event, but the lines can be long (especially if you are not either walking or biking your stuff there), so you may want to get there early and also be prepared to wait a bit. And do make sure that they’re going to be able to take what you bring. It’d be a pain to show up with, for example, a bunch of empty compressed gas cylinders (which they don’t take at the Collection day) and have to bring them home. You’ll be really happy to get your various closets and cabinets and basements free and clear of this stuff again! Have a great day. Craig All emails to and from this City address should be considered to be subject to Massachusetts’s Public Records laws. To be removed from this list, click here. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think may be interested in it. Also, I have scheduled office hours in Central Square on Monday’s from 1-3 PM and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM, but please email CKelley(a)Cambridgema.gov before coming to confirm before showing up.

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[Porter square] VETERANS' CENTER opens at Lesley University Nov. 8
by Ruth Ryals 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

Good for them! From: <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> on behalf of "Sullivan, John" <jsulli24(a)lesley.edu> Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:35 AM Subject: [Porter square] VETERANS' CENTER opens at Lesley University Nov. 8 Good morning, Please consider the following information in your coverage, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to schedule an interview, or if you plan to attend the Nov. 8 opening. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: John Sullivan, news(a)lesley.edu Lesley University opening Veterans’ Resource Center & Lounge on Nov. 8 New facility at 1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, outfits veteran students and their families with information, as well as an on-campus place of their own CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Recognizing that university students, faculty and staff who are looking for a place of their own to connect with other veterans, and often need access to specialized information and service, Lesley University is launching its Veterans’ Resource Center & Lounge on Nov. 8. The center, on the third floor of University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Ave., in Cambridge’s Porter Square, is an inclusive place for veterans and their families, offering a place to relax, network or obtain information about a variety of programs offered to men and women, affiliated with Lesley, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The center is the brainchild of Eugene Ferraro, senior assistant director for academic advising for Lesley University’s Center for the Adult Learner. He was inspired both by a student he met a decade ago via his volunteer work at the Bedford, Mass., Veterans’ Administration Hospital, as well as more recent participation in veteran-students’ recruitment events. “After talking to veterans who were interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree, I realized there was a need for university-based veterans’ services, and a place for them to gather, network or just talk about their shared experiences,” Ferraro said. Veterans seeking information about services like the Massachusetts Veteran Tuition Credit, the GI Bill or other federal benefits can turn to the Veterans’ Resource Center & Lounge for assistance, as well as a place of comfort and a sense of belonging. Lesley University will formally launch the Veterans’ Resource Center Lounge with a Grand Opening Celebration at 10 a.m., Nov. 8, on the third floor, Room 3-066, of University Hall (1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge). The celebration is free and open to all. -- View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/portersquare/topic-id/message-id -- To post to this group, send email to portersquare(a)googlegroups.com Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/portersquare To unsubscribe from this group, send email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Porter Square Neighbors Association" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/EAE5DFBD-7120-43DD-94BE-89C2….

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