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Fwd: [ACN] Sunday! Re: Town Hall on Hiring Our New City Manager, 1/30
by raryals 30 Jan '22

30 Jan '22

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net> Date: Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 11:27 PM Subject: [ACN] Sunday! Re: Town Hall on Hiring Our New City Manager, 1/30 To: Cambridge Residents Alliance CORE < cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com>, Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods < association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods(a)googlegroups.com> A quick reminder to register for the Town Hall on a New City Manager, see info below. —Lee On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:25 PM, Lee Farris <Lee(a)LeeFarris.net> wrote: Dear neighbors, You are invited to a town hall on one of the key issues facing Cambridge: *Hiring Our New City Manager,* on *Sunday, Jan. 30,* *at 4pm*. The forum will be held virtually. Please mark your calendar now and register *here* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuD_BnxYgMoUOsvvUEeFpyBzUcWCqFzZI…> . As you know, the manager has the majority of power in Cambridge’s current system of government, so it is vitally important to hire a good manager. The City Council is working with a search firm on hiring the new manager before the current manager leaves in July 2022. The goal of the town hall is to hear what residents would like to see in a new city manager. We will ask residents to name issues that they want the new manager to address and characteristics they want the new manager to have. Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon will give us an overview of the hiring process, timeline and community engagement plans. She heads the Government Operations Committee, which is coordinating the search. After the forum, we will share a summary of residents’ thoughts with city councilors. The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss the city manager search process on Wed. 1/26 at 10:30AM. You can watch the hearing and make public comment here <https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=20c2b63d7e2f4521bc6…> . *Please share this email* with friends and neighborhood lists. All are welcome. If this email was forwarded to you, you can be notified of future events by entering your email in the Sign Up box at https://www.cambridgeresidentsalliance.org/ Please register now *here* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuD_BnxYgMoUOsvvUEeFpyBzUcWCqFzZI…> to *join us on **Sunday, Jan. 30,** at 4pm*. We will email the zoom link and a reminder on 1/30. See you then! Thanks, Lee Farris, President Cambridge Residents Alliance: *Working for a Livable, Affordable and Diverse Cambridge* https://www.cambridgeresidentsalliance.org/

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Fwd: February 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing
by raryals 30 Jan '22

30 Jan '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Polly Attwood <polly.attwood(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jan 26, 2022 at 3:51 PM Subject: February 16 & 17- Chelsea Food Collection @ Camb Cohousing These kind folks continue to do the heavy lifting. Let's help them out by contributing the dry goods! Ruth *SUPPORT FOR CHELSEA UPDATE!* *Greetings Porter Square Area Neighbors!!* *Cambridge Cohousing will be COLLECTING FOOD AGAIN for CHELSEA in mid- February--after a pause in January. * *DROP OFF TIME FOR FEBRUARY:* *Wednesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 17 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. **Please plan & shop accordingly and thank you for contributing as you can. * *WHERE: 175 Richdale Ave entrance to Cohousing. *Please leave items just inside the gate either*, **in or beside boxes marked FOR CHELSEA.* *Gift cards for* * Target also welcome! * *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. *Thank you!* - Rice, 2-3 lb bags - beans, dried and canned - tomatoes, canned - dry pasta - tomato sauce - soups - peanut butter - tuna - unsweetened cereals - baby food, unsweetened *PLEASE** NO* *flour, sugar, condiments, or fresh foods (supplied by a generous local grocer). * Please email Anne Tonachel (annert(a)gmail.com) or me (polly.attwood(a)gmail.com) if you have any questions. Thank you all for your continued support!! *from all on the Cohousing Chelsea food collection team* -- Polly F. Attwood Teacher Educator Northeastern University 175 Richdale Ave Cambridge, MA 02140

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Fwd: [Porter square] (Corrected Link!): Interesting (virtual) part-time Admin and Communications Specialist for my psychologist/writer friend
by raryals 30 Jan '22

30 Jan '22

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Janie Katz-Christy <jkatzchristy(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 11:02 AM Subject: [Porter square] (Corrected Link!): Interesting (virtual) part-time Admin and Communications Specialist for my psychologist/writer friend To: Hi all, Apologies for sending out a post a few days ago with an incorrect link for emailing resumes/cover letters. Below is the post with the correct email link! Warmly, Janie SEEKING P/T VIRTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST This position involves working remotely for a psychologist who is a writer and in private practice treating highly sophisticated patients and families. The job is very varied and includes supporting me and patients, as well as my writing. I am seeking someone who is kind and caring, with good interpersonal skills and judgment, and has a self-improvement/growth mindset. The work will require writing and verbal skills, the ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients. It will include assistance with research or writing, and administrative skills including digital organization, basic accounting, tracking payments and working with excel/spreadsheets. Tech skills should include experience and comfort with many digital platforms and technologies, social media, learning new platforms and tasks, troubleshooting tech issues, and researching anything and judging sources of information, Reliability, attention to detail, being a fast learner, and working well with supervision and in collaboration are also key. Long term commitment required. More specifics: - Hours flexible: averaging 15 hours/week but varying each week - Much of the work can be prepared on your own time - 2-3 hours daily 4 days/week one day off - 15 minute daily check-in with me at around 12:30 or 1:00 PM - Available to be on call to me for things that come up between 12:30-2:30 MTW and Friday afternoons. - Availability to be responsive to patient's texts/emails - One 45 minute zoom meeting week to collaborate with me - Salary based on 15hrs/week - Start date to be mutually determined, March 1 or earlier If interested, send resume and cover email to eyeteatea@ <eyeteatea(a)gmail.com>yahoo.com -- 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/CAGWWEazoKchg2QP%3D9z1oSewkZ… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/CAGWWEazoKchg2QP%3D9z1oSewkZ…> . -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Updated Bike Safety/Parking Map
by raryals 29 Jan '22

29 Jan '22

Whoops. We just also noticed we had omitted existing accessible parking spots near Beech and Allen. It results in net addition of 1 space (2 accessible added, 1 regular spot removed) compared to the previous version. Here is a new version that includes them, as well as correcting some spelling errors. Keep pointing out anything you see wrong. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FoL_EhXlOlD2dnMJ2JkfMwCBYnQK-6df/view?usp=… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Neighbors] [NorthCommons] porter square plans
by raryals 29 Jan '22

29 Jan '22

Not part of any presentation. A number of members of the Working group for MassAveforAll worked on them collectively. Not me, I provide questions and commentary. We aren't trying to be traffic engineers, just get the city to think more broadly about what all the stakeholders need of the Avenue and the Square. Ruth On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 8:10 PM T. Meek <thom3(a)aol.com> wrote: > were these pulled out from the presentation? because I don't recall them. > > As a rider, these are really promising from a safety improvement POV > > > > Tom > TBMeek3 on Twitter > FWIW.zone > tbmeek3.substack.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> > To: neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org; North Commons < > northcommons(a)groups.io> > Sent: Fri, Jan 28, 2022 7:31 pm > Subject: [NorthCommons] porter square plans > > > I know we are all worried about the upcoming snow storm, but just in case > you need a digital diversion, take a look at this design option from > MassAveforAll. > > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/14PSFyrb9OA3hS_Dz5jDrjBIi81GEmUkZ/view?usp=… > > Here are some of the key points of this possible plan for the protected > bike lane construction in Porter Square. > > * Beech to Davenport: Between Beech and Davenport, our design demonstrates > that it is possible to retain the majority of existing parking and also > retain two motor vehicle lanes in each direction, while still adding > protected bike lanes. This design is essentially identical to our previous > Mass Ave for All designs. This design is possible here because the median > is already removed (thus, this design is dimensionally feasible) and the > overhead catenary wire is scheduled to be deactivated in mid-March (thus, > this design is consistent with safe fire operations: according to the > city's presentation, the main issue with fire department access is presence > of live electrical wires, but if these wires will no longer carry live > electricity after mid-March, then this factor is no longer of concern). The > right motor vehicle travel lane in each direction is striped as a bus-only > lane; this is not inherently required by the addition of a protected bike > lane but is desirable in order to reduce delay and increase consistency for > bus riders. No other changes are made to motor vehicle travel lanes. > > * Davenport to Upland: Right in the heart of Porter Square between > Davenport and Upland, there is no parking today. We add protected bike > lanes by adding flexposts to the existing bike lanes without a buffer. This > is consistent with feasible snow clearing operations by purchasing smaller > snow plowing equipment such as that owned by the Central Square BID. The > right motor vehicle travel lane in each direction is striped as a bus-only > lane; this is not inherently required by the addition of a protected bike > lane but is desirable in order to reduce delay and increase consistency for > bus riders. No other changes are made to motor vehicle travel lanes. > > * Upland to Roseland: From Upland to Roseland, floating parking is added > in the bus lane during non-peak hours, which are 6-9AM inbound and 4-7PM > outbound. The bus lane is only operational here from 6-9AM inboud and 4-7PM > outbound. The parking is 2-hour metered parking, valet parking, or loading, > as appropriate to match the existing use. In order to permit safe fire > operations, there are no more than four adjacent parking spaces anywhere; > in front of the Leslie building, a large Fire Lane is added in place of > some parking in order to permit appropriate fire access. > > All in all, we hope to demonstrate that the design need not be so > draconian as that presented by TP&T on Jan 25, with just sacrifice of > parking along the Avenue. > > Ruth > > > > _._,_._,_ > ------------------------------ > Groups.io Links: > You receive all messages sent to this group. > View/Reply Online (#1606) <https://groups.io/g/NorthCommons/message/1606> > | Reply To Sender > <raryals@gmail.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BNorthCommons%5D%20porter%20square%20plans> > | Reply To Group > <NorthCommons@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BNorthCommons%5D%20porter%20square%20plans> > | Mute This Topic <https://groups.io/mt/88758560/2423871> | New Topic > <https://groups.io/g/NorthCommons/post> > ------------------------------ > NorthCommons Neighborhood Group, Cambridge MA > Reply to the group: NorthCommons(a)groups.io > ------------------------------ > Your Subscription <https://groups.io/g/NorthCommons/editsub/2423871> | Contact > Group Owner <NorthCommons+owner(a)groups.io> | Unsubscribe > <https://groups.io/g/NorthCommons/unsub> [Thom3(a)aol.com] > > _._,_._,_ > -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: porter square plans
by raryals 28 Jan '22

28 Jan '22

I know we are all worried about the upcoming snow storm, but just in case you need a digital diversion, take a look at this design option from MassAveforAll. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14PSFyrb9OA3hS_Dz5jDrjBIi81GEmUkZ/view?usp=… Here are some of the key points of this possible plan for the protected bike lane construction in Porter Square. * Beech to Davenport: Between Beech and Davenport, our design demonstrates that it is possible to retain the majority of existing parking and also retain two motor vehicle lanes in each direction, while still adding protected bike lanes. This design is essentially identical to our previous Mass Ave for All designs. This design is possible here because the median is already removed (thus, this design is dimensionally feasible) and the overhead catenary wire is scheduled to be deactivated in mid-March (thus, this design is consistent with safe fire operations: according to the city's presentation, the main issue with fire department access is presence of live electrical wires, but if these wires will no longer carry live electricity after mid-March, then this factor is no longer of concern). The right motor vehicle travel lane in each direction is striped as a bus-only lane; this is not inherently required by the addition of a protected bike lane but is desirable in order to reduce delay and increase consistency for bus riders. No other changes are made to motor vehicle travel lanes. * Davenport to Upland: Right in the heart of Porter Square between Davenport and Upland, there is no parking today. We add protected bike lanes by adding flexposts to the existing bike lanes without a buffer. This is consistent with feasible snow clearing operations by purchasing smaller snow plowing equipment such as that owned by the Central Square BID. The right motor vehicle travel lane in each direction is striped as a bus-only lane; this is not inherently required by the addition of a protected bike lane but is desirable in order to reduce delay and increase consistency for bus riders. No other changes are made to motor vehicle travel lanes. * Upland to Roseland: From Upland to Roseland, floating parking is added in the bus lane during non-peak hours, which are 6-9AM inbound and 4-7PM outbound. The bus lane is only operational here from 6-9AM inboud and 4-7PM outbound. The parking is 2-hour metered parking, valet parking, or loading, as appropriate to match the existing use. In order to permit safe fire operations, there are no more than four adjacent parking spaces anywhere; in front of the Leslie building, a large Fire Lane is added in place of some parking in order to permit appropriate fire access. All in all, we hope to demonstrate that the design need not be so draconian as that presented by TP&T on Jan 25, with just sacrifice of parking along the Avenue. Ruth

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Bike Safety in Porter Square
by raryals 28 Jan '22

28 Jan '22

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2022/01/25/changes-increasing-bike-safety-in-p…

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Fwd: Tomorrow @ 2pm ET: Making Our Neighborhoods, Making Our Selves with George Galster
by raryals 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies <jchs(a)harvard.edu> Date: Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 11:20 AM Subject: Tomorrow @ 2pm ET: Making Our Neighborhoods, Making Our Selves with George Galster How do you make neighborhoods productive and fair for their residents? [image: Tweet] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> Tweet <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Facebook] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> Facebook <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: LinkedIn] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> LinkedIn <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Forward] <http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634&id=ab4…> Forward <http://us7.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634&id=ab4…> [image: Geography of Gentrification] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> *Tomorrow @ 2:00pm ET: *In *Making Our Neighborhoods, Making Our Selves*, George Galster <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> delves deep into the question of whether American neighborhoods are as efficient and equitable as they could be—socially, financially, and emotionally—and, if not, what we can do to change that. *Register to attend this hybrid event in person <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> or virtually over Zoom <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…>* ------------------------------ [image: Geography of Gentrification] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> *Next Week: *Recipients of the Center's 2021 Gramlich Fellowship <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…>, Sharon Welch <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> will discuss the research she did on the role of design in affordable housing for Native communities in the Southwestern United States, while Mel Miller <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> will discuss her research examining how the managers and owners of nonprofit housing fund and deliver a variety of resident service programs. *Zoom registration required <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…>* ------------------------------ [image: Geography of Gentrification] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> This year’s John T. Dunlop Lecture <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> will feature Secretary Marcia L. Fudge <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…>, the 18th Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary Fudge believes the country’s housing issues do not fit into a one-size-fits-all approach, and is committed to making the dream of homeownership – and the security and wealth creation that comes with it – a reality for more Americans. *Harvard ID-holders can attend in person; general public will be able to watch online <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…>.* ------------------------------ [image: Other upcoming events] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> *February 11 @ 2:30pm ET* Fellowships Open House <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> *Symposium: March 24-March 26* Bringing Digitalization Home: How Can Technology Address Housing Challenges? <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> ------------------------------ FULL EVENT CALENDAR <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Twitter] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Website] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Blog] <https://harvard.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32bdef9ad4f5c24e42bebf634…> [image: Email] <jchs(a)harvard.edu> The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies advances understanding of housing issues and informs policy. Through its research, education, and public outreach programs, the Center helps leaders in government, business, and the civic sectors make decisions that effectively address the needs of cities and communities. Through graduate and executive courses, as well as fellowships and internship opportunities, the Center also trains and inspires the next generation of housing leaders. Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies · 1 Bow St Ste 400 · Cambridge, MA 02138-5100 · USA

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Porter Square/Mass Ave Road Changes
by angelahofmann＠comcast.net 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> <https://files.constantcontact.com/039c118a601/6e8880eb-2722-4b1a-ba5e-7987d…> Reminder: Community Meeting - Porter Square Safety Improvement Project <https://files.constantcontact.com/039c118a601/bc4ba58a-b090-44dd-ac0e-bdd8c…> This is a reminder that tonight the Traffic, Parking and, Transportation Department is hosting a <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> community meeting regarding safety improvements in Porter Square. The meeting will be held virtually and will occur tonight - Tuesday, January 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click below for information on how to access the meeting Sincerely, Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> Access the Meeting Accessibility Information The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact Traffic, Parking, and Transportation at <mailto:tpt@cambridgema.gov> tpt(a)cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4700 (voice), or via relay at 711. <https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif> Cambridge Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department <mailto:tpt@cambridgema.gov> tpt(a)cambridgema.gov | <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> cambridgema.gov/tpt <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EmPbfTucK43AqAMTG7G5au8Mr7Tqq654xYdCbs1Tv_j…> cambridgema.gov Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department | 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001vwfzhlvXlmC4WdLIXhf2kg%3D&…> Unsubscribe angela(a)nussli118.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001vwfzhlvXlmC4WdLIXhf2kg%3D&…> Update Profile | <https://www.cambridgema.gov/privacystatement> Our Privacy Policy | <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> About Constant Contact Sent by <mailto:tpt@cambridgema.gov> tpt(a)cambridgema.gov From: Neighbors <neighbors-bounces+angelahofmann=comcast.net(a)buenavistasocialclub.org> On Behalf Of RUTH RYALS Sent: Friday, January 7, 2022 7:14 AM To: neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org Cc: Norma Wassel <normawassel(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Neighbors] Fwd: Textile pickup on Tues. Jan. 11 Begin forwarded message: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello Neighbors - You may know that last month Cambridge just started a textile repurpose/reuse program to decrease our trash waste. They have contracted with Helpsy to pick up textiles when placed on the curb. I have arranged a pickup for Cambridge Cohosuing for Tues. Jan. 11th and you are welcome to add your items as well. <https://www.helpsy.co> https://www.helpsy.co The drop-off place will be in the driveway/parking area between Cambridge Cohousing - 175 Richdale Ave. and Richdale Terrace - 205 Richdale Ave. It is on your right if you are walking down Richdale Ave.to Raymond St. Please place all items in a bag and leave them front of the tan wooden trash enclosure by 8:00pm Monday night. The pickup will be anytime after 7:00am on Tues. It is helpful to separate out scrap textiles from what can be reused but this is not necessary. Here is what is accepted: All clean and dry piece of textiles and clothing, even with stains or missing buttons, can be re‐used and repurposed. This includes linens, towels, shoes, and accessories, like hats, gloves, socks, underwear, belts, purses, handbags, of any style, age or condition. Click on the link for more information on specific items that you may not be sure about. For example, halloween costumes and pet wear are okay as long as they are clean, but large carpets are not accepted. https://www.cambridgema.gov/Services/textilesrecycling Thanks for helping to reduce our waste.Please contact me for any questions. - Norma

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Fwd: [ACN] Town Hall on Hiring Our New City Manager, 1/30
by raryals 20 Jan '22

20 Jan '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net> Date: Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 12:25 PM Subject: [ACN] Town Hall on Hiring Our New City Manager, 1/30 To: Cambridge Residents Alliance CORE < cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com>, Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods < association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods(a)googlegroups.com> CC: FPRA <fresh-pond-residents-alliance(a)googlegroups.com> Dear neighbors, You are invited to a town hall on one of the key issues facing Cambridge: *Hiring Our New City Manager,* on *Sunday, Jan. 30,* *at 4pm*. The forum will be held virtually. Please mark your calendar now and register *here* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuD_BnxYgMoUOsvvUEeFpyBzUcWCqFzZI…> . As you know, the manager has the majority of power in Cambridge’s current system of government, so it is vitally important to hire a good manager. The City Council is working with a search firm on hiring the new manager before the current manager leaves in July 2022. The goal of the town hall is to hear what residents would like to see in a new city manager. We will ask residents to name issues that they want the new manager to address and characteristics they want the new manager to have. Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon will give us an overview of the hiring process, timeline and community engagement plans. She heads the Government Operations Committee, which is coordinating the search. After the forum, we will share a summary of residents’ thoughts with city councilors. The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss the city manager search process on Wed. 1/26 at 10:30AM. You can watch the hearing and make public comment here <https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=20c2b63d7e2f4521bc6…> . *Please share this email* with friends and neighborhood lists. All are welcome. If this email was forwarded to you, you can be notified of future events by entering your email in the Sign Up box at https://www.cambridgeresidentsalliance.org/ Please register now *here* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuD_BnxYgMoUOsvvUEeFpyBzUcWCqFzZI…> to *join us on **Sunday, Jan. 30,** at 4pm*. We will email the zoom link and a reminder on 1/29. See you then! Thanks, Lee Farris, President Cambridge Residents Alliance: *Working for a Livable, Affordable and Diverse Cambridge* https://www.cambridgeresidentsalliance.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com . To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods/7C… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods/7C…> . -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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