January 2021 - Neighbors - lists.buenavistasocialclub.org

FW: Disposable masks
by Ruth Ryals 17 Jan '21

17 Jan '21

From: Jill R Crittenden <jrc(a)mit.edu> Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net>, Bill Barnert <thebilby(a)gmail.com> Cc: ilan levy <ilan(a)genrealty.com> Subject: Re: Disposable masks I meant to lump blue masks in with the others as “surgical masks”- some have high filtration but many do not. Armbrust or ASTM1-rated ones have filtration of small particles >90%. Here is a link to the information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ALMpBfdOBm2lWV40cFzxUok_nHIAeb8/view?usp=… Let me know if you need it in a different format. Jill From: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2:05 PM To: Bill Barnert <thebilby(a)gmail.com>, Jill R Crittenden <jrc(a)mit.edu> Cc: ilan levy <ilan(a)genrealty.com> Subject: Re: Disposable masks Thank you, Bill. And for those of us not “in the know”, will some of you give me the results of your research? And, just as importantly, where do I buy them? Ruth From: Bill Barnert <thebilby(a)gmail.com> Date: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2:01 PM To: <jrc(a)mit.edu> Cc: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Disposable masks Dr. Crittenden, A neighbor recently circulated your "Getting the most from your mask" document, and I was wondering if you have something similar that covers the do's & don'ts for disposable blue masks. Thanks, Bill Barnert Cambridge, MAss.

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FW: Common Letter in reference to PO 4.
by Ruth Ryals 17 Jan '21

17 Jan '21

Dear All, A local MIT expert has been working on masks, how effective they are, how long we should keep them, and more. The new variants of the virus bring new problems with cloth masks and more. Jill, who wrote the document, is advising both the Baker administration and the City of Cambridge. But it seems the politicians are unwilling to step up to the plate to supply the quality masks required for our safety. So, a group of us decide to go for a grassroots info campaign, bottom-up—this way, people can at least make informed decisions. If you can distribute to your networks or post on social media, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for you help, Have a good Sunday, Ilan

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FW: PSNA Meeting January 21, 7pm - How we care and share now
by Ruth Ryals 16 Jan '21

16 Jan '21

PSNA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: How we care and share now Time: Jan 21, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) We will start the meeting by hearing from Matt Stewart, priest, and others, from St. James Episcopal Church about their work around food insecurity, homelessness, etc. and how these will be affected as the construction of their new community center is completed. I have spoken to some (some off the record) of our neighborhood restaurants and shops, to find out how they are, remarkably, in the midst of their own difficulty in hanging on during this pandemic, reaching out to help others. But it would be nice to hear from many of you about what you are doing to help, what the rest of us might want to know about, and perhaps more about where and how help is needed. Our timing is right on, as we head into what we hope will be a kinder, more gentle, political time (God, we hope!) and as we celebrate and remember MLK by participating in the many ways offered to donate time, service, money, and most of all good will. Check out: Many Helping Hands, https://manyhelpinghands365.org/ and from Kendal Square, CIC and CASPAR, https://kendallsquare.org/event/mlk-helping-hands/?mc_cid=1b713e840b&mc_eid… “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”. —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87023153777?pwd=d2lLTXRMSEdVWkxHUFJZQ0c5anNoZz09 Meeting ID: 870 2315 3777 Passcode: 634722 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87023153777#,,,,*634722# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,87023153777#,,,,*634722# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 870 2315 3777 Passcode: 634722 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbVEZz7s6b

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Fwd: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/14/lifestyle/get-takeout-its-your-civic-duty/
by raryals 16 Jan '21

16 Jan '21

>From Tom Meek on Next Door Great read on supporting local eateries, could not agree more. <https://nextdoor.com/p/RqrCjqjfD9y7?view=detail>It's the exact reason why we launched the food column at the Day during COVID to help shine a light on local restaurants working hard, offering quality dishes and to keep people informed of options and safety/pickup protocols https://www.cambridgeday.com/2021/01/14/what-hes-having-grilled-cheese-toma… more… Get takeout. It’s your civic duty. - The Boston Globebostonglobe.com <https://flask.us.nextdoor.com/ct/nM41f3EyVw97KkyAB7KpI5oN9V17Q5EOTGigy_eBvS…> -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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The State of Race: The Housing Gap
by Ruth Ryals 16 Jan '21

16 Jan '21

The State of Race: The Housing Gap Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 7:30 - 8:30PM EST On Thursday, Jan 28 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM, there will be a virtual forum the State of Race: The Housing Gap co-sponsored by The Boston Globe, NAACP Boston and GBH WORLD that addresses the impact racial disparities have had on key social issues. This conversation will explore the history of structural racism in the US housing system and its long-lasting impact on Massachusetts communities of color. The forum will feature GBH host Dan Lothian and a panel of experts including Lisa Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer at National Fair Housing Alliance, Alex Ponte-Capellan a community organizer and housing advocate at City Life/Vida Urbana and Tim Logan, Reporter for The Boston Globe. Space is limited. Register for this free virtual event HERE. Space is limited. Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net

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FW: Ask Governor Baker to sign the MA climate bill
by Ruth Ryals 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Please ask Governor Baker to sign now. This is the last day. We should lead, not falter! Ruth From: Environment Massachusetts <action(a)environmentmassachusetts.org> Reply-To: <action(a)environmentmassachusetts.org> Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:50 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Ask Governor Baker to sign the MA climate bill We are one signature away from boosting clean energy in Massachusetts! Massachusetts could take important steps to cut energy waste and increase the amount of energy we get from renewables -- we're just one signature away. Ask Gov. Baker to sign this important climate bill. TAKE ACTION Ruth, Massachusetts is ringing in the New Year with a climate bill that would take important steps to reduce energy waste and increase renewable energy in our state. But to get it over the finish line, we need to act urgently. Earlier this week, the House and Senate approved a bill that would set energy efficiency standards for appliances, require 2,400 megawatts of additional offshore wind procurements and ensure that at least 40 percent of our electricity comes from renewable resources by 2030.1 Now, the bill is sitting on Gov. Baker's desk awaiting his signature. Ask Governor Baker to sign this important climate bill. To protect public health from dangerous pollution and prevent the worst impacts of climate change, we need to transition to clean, renewable sources of energy as quickly as possible. This bill won't get Massachusetts to 100 percent clean energy, but it moves us in the right direction. Gov. Baker should sign this bill as a first step toward taking strong action on clean energy in 2021. Setting efficiency standards for appliance standards and plumbing fixtures would save enough electricity to power 32,000 homes and enough water to meet the annual needs of 61,000 families each year by 2025.2 Requiring more of our electricity to come from renewable sources like the sun and wind will mean cleaner air and less climate-altering pollution. Before we start to celebrate, we still need one last thing: Gov. Baker's signature. The bill is sitting on his desk, and he'll decide whether to sign or veto it in the next few days. We need to voice our support now. Tell Gov. Baker that you want him to sign the climate bill. We can start 2021 by taking some important steps toward a clean energy future for Massachusetts. Please join us in speaking up for clean energy and energy efficiency. Thank you, Ben Hellerstein State Director 1. "Statement: Legislature steps forward on climate; now it's time to sprint," Environment Massachusetts, Jan. 3, 2020. 2. "With appliance standards, Massachusetts could take important steps for energy efficiency," Environment Massachusetts, September 23, 2020. Donate today. A cleaner, greener future is within our reach. Your donation today can help us bring the vision we share a little closer to reality. Environment Massachusetts, Incorporated 294 Washington St., Suite 500, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 747-4400 857-366-4247 Member questions or requests call 1-800-401-6511. Facebook | Twitter If you want us to stop sending you e-mail then follow this link -- Unsubscribe

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FW: Participatory Budgeting Cycle 7 Vote Results
by Ruth Ryals 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

From: City of Cambridge <dliss(a)cambridgema.gov> Reply-To: <dliss(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:40 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Participatory Budgeting Cycle 7 Vote Results Thank You Dear PB supporters, The results of the Cycle 7 Participatory Budgeting vote are in! 7,250 Cambridge residents age 12+ voted last week. Many thanks to our Budget Delegates and other volunteers who worked hard to spread the word! The following 7 projects won $525,000 in FY22 Capital Funding: 1. Urban Micro-Forests for Cambridge ($85,000)2. Rain Gardens for Resiliency ($120,000) 3. Bridging the Digital Divide ($95,000)4. Bike Signals at Busy Intersections ($40,000)5. Keep Cambridge Cleaner ($45,000)6. Swinging into Inclusivity ($40,000)7. Pedestrian-Controlled Crosswalk Lights ($100,000) For a breakdown of the voting results, please click here. Special thanks to the City Manager for fully funding the seventh project! Thank you to our extraordinary volunteers, facilitators, City of Cambridge staff, and all the other residents and participants who helped make the City's seventh PB process a success. See you in the Spring for PB8! Best, The Cambridge Budget Team Cambridge City Hall 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 349-4270 Participatory Budgeting Vote Results ‌ ‌ PB.cambridgema.gov City of Cambridge | 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 Unsubscribe rryals(a)comcast.net Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by dliss(a)cambridgema.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Does anyone know what is happening re retail space at Masse's development on Walden?
by Ruth Ryals 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Does anyone know what is happening at retail space at Masse's development on Walden? Any proposed tenant on the horizon? Why is it still vacant, absent the pandemic? Ruth

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FW: We're hiring an Executive Director!
by Ruth Ryals 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Want a job? Want to change the world? I hope to hear more about /from these guys. Are any of you familiar with Groundwork Somerville? From: Saladin Islam <saladin.islam(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 4:31 PM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Fwd: We're hiring an Executive Director! Hi Ruth, Thank you so much for your quick response! Below you will see our newsletter with the application link. I also attached a PDF as well. Your outreach is much appreciated, thanks again! Sal Apply, share, and help us move into our third decade We're hiring an Executive Director! Groundwork Somerville seeks a dynamic, passionate, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven leader to bring GWS into its third decade. If you are an experienced manager interested in working with an amazing group of staff and board, GWS might be the place for you! This is a 25-hour a week position for 2021, with the intention of moving to full time in 2022. See the full job description and apply today! Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place! Sincerely, Groundwork Somerville ‌ ‌ ‌ Groundwork Somerville | 337 Somerville Ave, 2B, Somerville, MA 02143 Unsubscribe saladin.islam(a)gmail.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by director(a)groundworksomerville.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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FW: 1/15 Chelsea food collection at Cohousing
by Ruth Ryals 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

From: Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:50 AM To: Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: 1/15 Chelsea food collection at Cohousing Greetings Porter Square Area Neighbors-- This Friday, January 15, Cambridge Cohousing will once again collect & deliver food for Chelsea, to our partner at St. Luke’s Church, which distributes food on Saturday mornings. We also continue to collect Children's books, used in good condition or new. Our Chelsea partner is happy to receive them as we have them. We will have a separate box next to the food collection box where you can leave books. Thank you. DROP OFF TIME: Friday, Jan 15th, anytime from 9am to 3:00pm. NOTE: any food left off after 3pm we still collect and deliver the following week, so all gets there eventually! WHERE: 175 Richdale Ave entrance to Cohousing. Please leave items just inside the gate either in or, if full, beside boxes marked FOR CHELSEA. Various ones of us will be around to receive your food donations. THANK YOU!! REMEMBER TO DONATE ONLY THE FOOD ITEMS LISTED BELOW and be sure food is in original packaging. nothing can be open, or re-bagged in any way. if it is, we have to dispose of it. Also, there is a need again for DIAPERS, so include those if you can/want. Lastly, our Chelsea partner is happy to accept & distribute GIFT CARDS (Market Basket, Target, TJ MAxx, CVS), and prefer and appreciate the actual food donations. Thank you! * Rice, 2-3 lb bags * beans, dried and canned * tomatoes, canned * dry pasta * tuna * unsweetened cereals * baby food, unsweetened STRONG REMINDER -- PLEASE NO flour, sugar, condiments, and especially NO fresh foods/vegetables or fruits (supplied by generous food producer) -- Please email Anne Tonachel (annert(a)gmail.com) or myself (polly.attwood(a)gmail.com) if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support, Anne and Polly -- "Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. I use the word "love" here not merely in the personal sense but as a state of being, or a state of grace - not in the infantile American sense of being made happy but in the tough and universal sense of quest and daring and growth.” ~James Baldwin in The Fire Next Time

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