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PSNA Oct 20 Meeting this Thursday- Develpment on White Street and E-Bike rules
by raryals 20 Oct '22

20 Oct '22

*Join us for the PSNA Meeting this Thursday!* Oct 20, 2022 07:00 - 9:00 PM Zoom Link is below... First: *The potential lab/office building at 32-44 White Street.* Adam Siegel, the Principal of SGL Development and Stanislav Maltsev, developers of the potential lab/office building at 32-44 White Street will be joining us to discuss the project. Also, Peter Quinn from Peter Quinn Architects may join as well. While the project is in Somerville, it will face the Porter Shopping Center and will certainly impact Cambridge traffic and other services. You can read about the proposed design at: https://www.cambridgeday.com/2022/08/30/lab-building-that-would-overlook-po… You can also review the attached flyer from a recent community meeting notice. Further, you might enjoy reviewing the presentation Charlie Sullivan gave at a pre-COVID PSNA meeting on the history of Porter Square, which also features White Street. https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/historicalcommission/pdf/slidesho… Second: *We will discuss e-bikes and e-scooters, the current state of affairs (and laws), and what is being proposed. This will be a general discussion within the time allowed.* We have asked Paul Toner to join us to discuss his recently adopted council order (attached) on "Rules of the Road" regarding e-transport, but any of us with information should bring it to the table. **************************************************** Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84187704256?pwd=ZGY0Mm9BN0JIVmpBME5xamFBUXZlQT09 Meeting ID: 841 8770 4256 Passcode: 684457 One tap mobile +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Or dial by your location Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kej1RXAk5T Please join us! -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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PSNA Meeting, Oct 20, 7-9 pm!
by raryals 14 Oct '22

14 Oct '22

We will hear (in the first hour) from the folks proposing the lab/office space on White St., technically in Somerville, so we have no Cambridge rules to ask them to play by. More later, including links to the proposed design and, of course, a zoom link for the meeting. In the second hour, we will discuss all things electric on our sidewalks, and our roads. What are the rules? What should they be? Please try to bring info, as well as opinion, to our brainstorming session. All research shared ahead of time, greatly appreciated. Ruth -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: City Manager Yi-An Huang Seeks New Members for the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal
by RUTH RYALS 14 Oct '22

14 Oct '22

> ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: 10/14/2022 10:29 AM > Subject: City Manager Yi-An Huang Seeks New Members for the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal > > > > > City of Cambridge > > Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer > PIO(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:pio@cambridgema.gov > > For Immediate Release > > City Manager Yi-An Huang Seeks New Members for the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal > > Cambridge, MA, October 14, 2022 – Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal. > > The Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) has an important role in decisions that help shape the use and appearance of buildings in our community. Under the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, certain uses and types of development may require a variance, special permit, or a comprehensive permit from the BZA, a quasi-judicial body that conducts public hearings on all applications and appeals before it and issues decisions. The Board also hears appeals of Zoning Determinations made by the Commissioner of Inspectional Services. > > The BZA is made up of five members and up to seven associate members. The members are appointed by the City Manager, and then approved by the City Council. Regular members generally serve a 5-year term, while associates serve a 2-year term. While board and commission members in Cambridge do not receive compensation for their time, the city is exploring offering a stipend for high time commitment boards such as the BZA. > > The BZA meets twice each month on Thursday evenings for approximately 3-4 hours. Members are expected to attend all meetings, and associate members attend on an as-needed basis. Under the provisions of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, meetings are usually required to be in person; although the BZA has been meeting remotely under the temporary Open Meeting Law provisions established during the COVID-19 pandemic and may continue to meet remotely through March 2023. > > Members must review application and petition materials prior to each meeting they attend. Materials may include development plans and specifications, narrative descriptions, analyses of the applicability of provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to applications, petitions, and appeals before the Board, information from city departments, written comments from the public, and other documents. > > The City of Cambridge is committed to advancing a culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All board and commission members in Cambridge must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. All BZA members must be Cambridge residents. While there is no requirement for a technical background to serve on the BZA, an interest and understanding of development, architecture, urban design, and zoning law is desirable. Additionally, members of the BZA should be able to: > > * Participate in a collaborative process with other Board members; > * Consider diverse ideas and perspectives; > * Apply the provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and the state’s Zoning Act to the facts presented in applications and petitions to the Board in quasi-judicial proceedings; > * Demonstrate strong attentiveness and listening skills to long and complicated presentations and discussions. > > Individuals interested in being considered should apply by using the city’s online application system at www.cambridgema.gov/apply https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7zFBvZry39J5K5cdwsweC… and selecting “Board of Zoning Appeal” in the list of Current Vacancies. A cover letter and résumé or summary of applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are available in the City Manager’s Office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The deadline for submitting applications is November 7, 2022. > >

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Fwd: [ACN] Deadline 11pm tonight: Complete City's Online Resident Survey
by raryals 09 Oct '22

09 Oct '22

Take a few minutes now to do this! Ruth ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net> Date: Sun, Oct 9, 2022 at 8:03 PM Subject: [ACN] Deadline 11pm tonight: Complete City's Online Resident Survey To: Cambridge Residents Alliance CORE < cambridge-residents-alliance-core(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods < association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods(a)googlegroups.com> Hi Neighbors, This city survey is important to fill out. You can say what you want the city to focus on, such as affordable housing, climate change, development issues, and more. Please fill it out now. (Sorry for not reminding you sooner!) Deadline to Complete City's Online Resident Survey is Tonight, October 9 at 11 p.m. In its ongoing efforts to identify ways to better serve the community, the City of Cambridge is currently conducting its biennial resident opinion survey <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADjpi0-yxu08jxt8t7Ac-6b-GWC6rb8tio7gFflJPr6…>. The survey, conducted since 2000, serves as an important evaluation tool that enables residents to rate City services and offer input on what the City of Cambridge does well and where it can improve. The online survey is open through 11:59 p.m. on October 9, 2022. This year, the online survey will be available in three languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese (simplified), the three most commonly spoken languages in the city. It should take residents approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADjpi0-yxu08jxt8t7Ac-6b-GWC6rb8tio7gFflJPr6…> Thanks, Lee Lee(a)LeeFarris.net 617-354-6740 (9am-10pm) -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Neighbors] Cambridge Birth Center Action ALERT--Tonight at 6:30 PM
by Ann Sweeney 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

Hi Tiffany! Do sorry you got stuck at work! Here's the recap: A few of us spoke, and City Councilor Patty Nolan asked the City Manager for a more comprehensive response from CHA leadership regarding why the Birth Center is still closed. Please stay tuned and spread the word that a rally will be organized if we don't soon have a firm date on when the Center will reopen. Warm regards, Ann Ann Sweeney Acadia Consulting 617-901-2777 ________________________________ From: tiffany morris-smith <tmorrissmith(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 7:23:44 PM To: Ann Sweeney <ann(a)annsweeney.com> Cc: huronvillageparents(a)groups.io <huronvillageparents(a)groups.io>; Abridged recipients <fresh-pond-residents-alliance(a)googlegroups.com>; Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net>; neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org <neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org>; teamoms(a)yahoo.com <teamoms(a)yahoo.com>; MassDoulas <massdoulas(a)googlegroups.com>; Nextdoor Huron Village <reply(a)rs.email.nextdoor.com> Subject: Re: Cambridge Birth Center Action ALERT--Tonight at 6:30 PM Hi Friends, Sorry I missed the call tonight. I am still on a work call that was unexpectedly scheduled. How did it go? Best wishes Tiffany. I was really looking forward to this call as the Birth Center means so much to me On Mon, Oct 3, 2022, 3:53 PM Ann Sweeney <ann(a)annsweeney.com<mailto:ann@annsweeney.com>> wrote: Dear Friends, As many of you know, the Cambridge Birth Center, on the grounds of Cambridge Hospital, was inexplicably dubbed an “outpatient service” instead of an “essential service” during the pandemic, and has now remained closed for births for two years. The Birth Center closure has created a significant hardship for birthing people and their families in Greater Cambridge, particularly for communities who are underserved by the medical birth model. Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan submitted a policy order a few weeks ago, asking why the Center is still closed. The response received from Cambridge Hospital alluded to staffing and other issues, and was insufficient at best. Councilor Nolan has put the birth center on TONIGHT’s City Council agenda and will ask that the Center be opened for births again as soon as possible. A hearty thanks as well to Rep. Marjorie Decker for her sustained efforts and leadership on this issue. During this National Midwifery Week (3-8 October) it is especially important that we ask Cambridge Hospital leadership to recognize the outstanding outcomes provided by birth center midwives and of the Midwifery Model of Care. This model is puts patients first and has been shown to have better outcomes and high patient satisfaction. With apologies for the short notice, please do consider attending tonight’s 6:30 PM City Council meeting via the Zoom link here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/departments/citycouncil If you are willing, please consider speaking for 2-3 minutes in support of the Birth Center and of the important role the Center has in mitigating some of the vast health care disparities in our community. Please share broadly. Thank you for your potential support and consideration! Ann Sweeney Massachusetts Friends of Midwives (MFOM) https://www.facebook.com/groups/41256021750/

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Re: [Neighbors] [huronvillageparents] Cambridge Birth Center Action ALERT--Tonight at 6:30 PM
by Ann Sweeney 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

Thank you Maura! Please note start time is actually 5:30, not 6:30. Warm regards, Ann Ann Sweeney Acadia Consulting 617-901-2777 ________________________________ From: Maura Mendoza <mauramendoza(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 4:20:27 PM To: Ann Sweeney <ann(a)annsweeney.com> Cc: huronvillageparents(a)groups.io <huronvillageparents(a)groups.io>; Abridged recipients <fresh-pond-residents-alliance(a)googlegroups.com>; Lee Farris <Lee(a)leefarris.net>; neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org <neighbors(a)buenavistasocialclub.org>; teamoms(a)yahoo.com <teamoms(a)yahoo.com>; MassDoulas <massdoulas(a)googlegroups.com>; Nextdoor Huron Village <reply(a)rs.email.nextdoor.com> Subject: Re: [huronvillageparents] Cambridge Birth Center Action ALERT--Tonight at 6:30 PM Wow, thanks for briefing us, Ann, I had all my pre-natal care at the Birthing Center and is definitely something I feel proud of living in Cambridge. I will try to connect tonight, thank you!!! On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 3:53 PM Ann Sweeney <ann(a)annsweeney.com<mailto:ann@annsweeney.com>> wrote: Dear Friends, As many of you know, the Cambridge Birth Center, on the grounds of Cambridge Hospital, was inexplicably dubbed an “outpatient service” instead of an “essential service” during the pandemic, and has now remained closed for births for two years. The Birth Center closure has created a significant hardship for birthing people and their families in Greater Cambridge, particularly for communities who are underserved by the medical birth model. Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan submitted a policy order a few weeks ago, asking why the Center is still closed. The response received from Cambridge Hospital alluded to staffing and other issues, and was insufficient at best. Councilor Nolan has put the birth center on TONIGHT’s City Council agenda and will ask that the Center be opened for births again as soon as possible. A hearty thanks as well to Rep. Marjorie Decker for her sustained efforts and leadership on this issue. During this National Midwifery Week (3-8 October) it is especially important that we ask Cambridge Hospital leadership to recognize the outstanding outcomes provided by birth center midwives and of the Midwifery Model of Care. This model is puts patients first and has been shown to have better outcomes and high patient satisfaction. With apologies for the short notice, please do consider attending tonight’s 6:30 PM City Council meeting via the Zoom link here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/departments/citycouncil If you are willing, please consider speaking for 2-3 minutes in support of the Birth Center and of the important role the Center has in mitigating some of the vast health care disparities in our community. Please share broadly. Thank you for your potential support and consideration! Ann Sweeney Massachusetts Friends of Midwives (MFOM) https://www.facebook.com/groups/41256021750/ _._,_._,_ ________________________________ Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#13827)<https://groups.io/g/huronvillageparents/message/13827> | Reply To Sender<mailto:ann@annsweeney.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Bhuronvillageparents%5D%20Cambridge%20Birth%20Center%20Action%20ALERT--Tonight%20at%206%3A30%20PM> | Reply To Group<mailto:huronvillageparents@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Bhuronvillageparents%5D%20Cambridge%20Birth%20Center%20Action%20ALERT--Tonight%20at%206%3A30%20PM> | Mute This Topic<https://groups.io/mt/94099465/2944552> | New Topic<https://groups.io/g/huronvillageparents/post> Your Subscription<https://groups.io/g/huronvillageparents/editsub/2944552> | Contact Group Owner<mailto:huronvillageparents+owner@groups.io> | Unsubscribe<https://groups.io/g/huronvillageparents/unsub> [mauramendoza(a)gmail.com<mailto:mauramendoza@gmail.com>] _._,_._,_ -- ------------------------------------------------- Maura Mendoza Cambridge, MA (617) 335-7332 www.MauraMendoza.com<http://www.MauraMendoza.com>

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Cambridge Birth Center Action ALERT--Tonight at 6:30 PM
by Ann Sweeney 03 Oct '22

03 Oct '22

Dear Friends, As many of you know, the Cambridge Birth Center, on the grounds of Cambridge Hospital, was inexplicably dubbed an “outpatient service” instead of an “essential service” during the pandemic, and has now remained closed for births for two years. The Birth Center closure has created a significant hardship for birthing people and their families in Greater Cambridge, particularly for communities who are underserved by the medical birth model. Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan submitted a policy order a few weeks ago, asking why the Center is still closed. The response received from Cambridge Hospital alluded to staffing and other issues, and was insufficient at best. Councilor Nolan has put the birth center on TONIGHT’s City Council agenda and will ask that the Center be opened for births again as soon as possible. A hearty thanks as well to Rep. Marjorie Decker for her sustained efforts and leadership on this issue. During this National Midwifery Week (3-8 October) it is especially important that we ask Cambridge Hospital leadership to recognize the outstanding outcomes provided by birth center midwives and of the Midwifery Model of Care. This model is puts patients first and has been shown to have better outcomes and high patient satisfaction. With apologies for the short notice, please do consider attending tonight’s 6:30 PM City Council meeting via the Zoom link here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/departments/citycouncil If you are willing, please consider speaking for 2-3 minutes in support of the Birth Center and of the important role the Center has in mitigating some of the vast health care disparities in our community. Please share broadly. Thank you for your potential support and consideration! Ann Sweeney Massachusetts Friends of Midwives (MFOM) https://www.facebook.com/groups/41256021750/

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