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Meetings this week in Cambridge and Somerville
by raryals 04 Dec '23

04 Dec '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/12/01/attend-meetings-in-cambridge-from-d… https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/12/01/attend-meetings-in-somerville-from-… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Important meeting tomorrow re Mass Ave reconstruction!
by raryals 04 Dec '23

04 Dec '23

https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=6f389337da9840e087b… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Observatory Hill/HuronVillage Holiday Strolll
by raryals 02 Dec '23

02 Dec '23

[image: dbd54f7fbad3efba8d8d1146ce79a155.jpg] Join us for our 12th Annual Observatory Hill and Huron Village Holiday Stroll! Come out for festive shopping, strolling, and meeting local Cambridge businesses. The stroll extends from the corner of Walden and Concord to the corner of Concord down Huron Ave to Huron Village. Participating businesses will be celebrating from 3-6:00 pm offering a variety of refreshments and holiday activities! Here's a preview: Sarah's Market Sew & Bloom Hi-Rise Bread Jonathan Austin Architects La Royal Reside Laura Jean Floral Design honeyjones Abroad Modern Concord Ave Cafe Talulla Bryn Mawr Books Graymist Studio & Shop Ouimillie J. Miles Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge Mercantile Matthew Feldman Gallery -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Rug sale at St. James Dec 2 and 3!
by raryals 02 Dec '23

02 Dec '23

Healthy Tomorrow's rug and vintage sale this weekend at St James Episcopal Church, 1991 Mass Ave. Cambridge. It will run 10am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday (Dec 2 & 3) and all proceeds will go to stop FGM in Mali. We have two new women who just gave up the practice within the week and are starting new work with my group Healthy Tomorrow's help. They bring our total to 151 excisers who have stopped cutting little girls. We also have 19 villages who have decided together to no longer practice FGM. Read more at www.StopExcision.net -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Electronics recycling
by raryals 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

https://www.mountauburn.org/electronics-recycling-2024/

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Fwd: Friday, December 1 Public Health & Legislative Updates
by raryals 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

I am forwarding this as you may know someone looking for the resources listed. particularly in this holiday season. Ruth Dear friends, I am writing to you today with public health, Cambridge, and legislative updates. I also invite you to join me and my staff at my annual Diaper Drive on Saturday, December 9th at Raymond Park, where we will be collecting donations and distributing them to the Cambridge Community Center <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> and Transition House <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>. At the event, I'll provide warm drinks, have a cookie decorating station, and use this time with my legislative staff to provide office hours. Please feel free to stop by to connect, donate diapers, or decorate a cookie. Legislative Updates FY23 closeout supplemental budget update <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> I am proud of the House’s efforts, led by Speaker Ron Mariano and Ways and Means Committee Chair Aaron Michlewitz, in conference committee negotiations with the Senate to finalize a FY23 closeout supplemental budget that strongly reflects House priorities. Thanks to the Speaker’s strong stance on upholding the right to shelter and ensuring that no one spends a night in a place not meant for human habitation, the Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter funding includes House-led stipulations that the Administration must stand up an overflow site for folks on the waitlist for an EA shelter. Yesterday and today, I joined my colleagues in the House in an informal session, ready to pass the supplemental budget. However, Republicans continue to hold up passage of the bill, which also includes funds for the negotiated raises for public employees. We will be in session tomorrow and, if Republicans continue to block a vote, we will be back in session on Monday. As we enter the holiday season and winter weather is upon us, it’s hard to understand these tactics. Public Health Updates 88,000 People Disenrolled from MassHealth in October MassHealth, the Medicaid program in Massachusetts, experienced its largest monthly decline, with 88,000 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>people losing coverage in October as part of a year-long effort to reassess eligibility for its 2.4 million members. The majority lost coverage for procedural reasons, with 46% confirmed as ineligible, and 52% lacking sufficient information for assessment. The combined Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program rolls have decreased <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> by nearly 5% since April. MassHealth officials predict that disenrollments will triple in the last five months of the federally required Medicaid redetermination program that was initiated after the continuous Medicaid enrollment protection during the COVID-19 public health emergency concluded this March. The Massachusetts Health Connector - the state’s affordable insurance marketplace - has seen increased interest, with 38,000 new enrollees since April, suggesting that many people who failed to meet MassHealth eligibility requirements have gained coverage again. Launch of Medication Abortion Toolkit for Massachusetts Public Colleges and Universities Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in collaboration with the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, announced the launch of the Medication Abortion Toolkit for Public Colleges and Universities <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>, a guide designed to assist Massachusetts' public institutions in developing readiness plans to provide or make referrals for medication abortion on college campuses in accordance with Massachusetts law <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>. The toolkit aims to maximize students' access to sexual and reproductive health services. It includes initial planning steps for university administrators to manage with planning committee members and campus community stakeholders, a guide to establishing referral relationships with nearby or telehealth abortion providers for care that may be available on campus, and support tools for clinicians and health center teams to be able to order, prescribe, and implement medication abortion protocols. New Study Finds Overdose Death Increase in Pregnant and Postpartum People The National Institute on Drug Abuse recently published a study aiming to better understand trends and sociodemographic characteristics in pregnancy-associated overdose mortality. This research <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>revealed an overall increase in overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum individuals ages 10-44 from 2018 to 2021. For pregnant or postpartum birthing people aged 35-44, the overdose mortality ratio tripled in the same three-year period. These data align with the rising overdose mortality rates of women across the nation, suggesting that pregnancy and postpartum overdose mortality is reflective of the overall U.S. overdose crisis. Furthermore, researchers found that upwards of 73% of pregnant and 74% of postpartum deaths occurred while most individuals were alone, outside of healthcare settings, many at home or another drug-consumption location. These findings highlight the importance of implementing evidence-based, harm-reduction strategies to curb the wave of overdose death among pregnant and postpartum people. Cambridge Updates Community Meeting on Central Square Shooting A community meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 in the Cambridge Senior Center at 806 Massachusetts Avenue to discuss an early Thanksgiving morning shooting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> in the area of 10 Magazine Street in Central Square. Food and light refreshments will be available starting at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. To register and join the meeting virtually, community members can visit camb.ma/communitymeeting2023 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> . Cambridge Public Health Helpline Supports Residents with COVID-19 To speak with someone, call the confidential COVID-19 Hotline at 617-933-0797. Learn more he <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> re <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> . City Offering Free At-Home COVID Tests in Partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance The tests can be picked up Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in the CHA lobby at 119 Windsor Street. Cambridge businesses or organizations that would like free rapid tests to provide to customers can call the COVID-19 hotline at 617-933-0797 to request them. The at-home COVID test expiration date can be checked here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> . Mental Health Services and Resources If you or a loved one are struggling, please know you are not alone. There are some great resources here: https://www.decker4rep.com/2021/mental-health-services-and-resources/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention Helpline This initiative is designed to prevent intimate partner violence by fostering accountability and change in people who harm or may harm their partner. You can find more information at 10to10helpline.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> or by calling 877-898-3411. Overdose Prevention Helpline The Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline is a virtual spotting/overdose detection service for people who use drugs. Learn more at: https://www.massoverdosehelpline.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>, or access it by calling 800-972-0590. As always, please contact me with questions or concerns at Marjorie.Decker(a)mahouse.gov. Sincerely, Marjorie [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> [image: Linkedin] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> Friends of Marjorie Decker | PO Box 390431, Cambridge, MA 02139 [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…> Try email marketing for free today! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010bNdM0YwUjoiuL__s3ekCU_qTAej1g0cIXdfTbP14Zu…>

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Where to pick up The Week. Well worth reading
by raryals 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/11/30/where-to-pick-up-the-week-by-cambri…

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Fwd: Daily Update - November 30, 2023: Cambridge Preschool Program App Open Tomorrow
by raryals 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

View as Webpage <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Cambridge Preschool Program Application Period Opens December 1 [image: preschool kids] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Cambridge families can begin applying for the 2024-2025 Cambridge Preschool Program starting tomorrow! Applications will be accepted December 1-January 15, 2024. Highlights of the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP): - The program will be free for families for a school-day, school-year placement. - There will be additional costs for extended day and summer programs for most families. - High-quality state-approved curriculum - Equitable learning experiences that focus on school readiness and social emotional learning - Single, centralized online application (paper application will be available) Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> WHAT'S NEW Cambridge Preschool Program Application Period Open December 1 - January 15 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Community Meeting on Central Square Shooting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Design Mosaic-Murals For Cambridge Fire and School Complexes <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Prevent Package Thefts this Holiday Season <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market December 1-3 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> View All News <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Community Meeting - Central Square Fatal Shooting [image: people meeting] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> A community meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the Cambridge Senior Center at 806 Massachusetts Avenue to discuss an early Thanksgiving morning shooting in the area of 10 Magazine Street in Central Square. A 27-year-old Cambridge woman was tragically killed and a 26-year-old male suffered non-life threatening injuries. Food and light refreshments will be available starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.. Representatives will share the latest information on the homicide, the investigation, answer any questions, and support will be provided by staff from the Riverside Trauma Center. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Design Mosaic-Murals For Cambridge Fire and School Complexes [image: images of buildings] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Cambridge Arts seeks four artists to design mosaic murals for the renovated Fire Headquarters and new Tobin Montessori/Vassal Lane schools. One artist will create two murals for the Fire Headquarters. Three artists will create three murals total for the schools. The artists will collaborate with a mosaic fabricator to produce custom murals from their designs. Each artist will receive around $40,000. Apply to Cambridge Arts by December 18, 2023 at 5 p.m. Cambridge Arts seeks applicants who work in any two-dimensional medium; experience with mosaics is not required. The final mosaic-murals will be translations of the artists’ work in glass smalti and custom-cut ceramic tile mosaics. Cambridge Arts Public Art staff will support each artist through the process of community engagement, design development, and collaboration with the mosaic fabricator. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Prevent Package Thefts this Holiday Season The Cambridge Police Department expects an increase in package thefts this holiday season as more shop online. Thefts are underreported, but take precautions like tracking deliveries, requiring signatures, using lockboxes, installing cameras, and picking up packages from hubs. Report any suspicious activity or thefts to the police department even if reported to carriers to aid data-driven patrols. Ensure all crimes are reported. [image: holiday packages at door] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market [image: Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market Poster] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> Get your holiday shopping done at the Cambridge Holiday Art Market December 1-3, 12-6 p.m. daily at 650 East Kendall St. Browse art, ceramics, fiber arts, mosaics, stained glass, upcycled clothing, beach stone items, cards, comics, journals, calendars and more unique locally made gifts while enjoying live folk music at 2 p.m. each day. Presented by Cambridge Arts and BioMed Realty, this is the perfect place to find special holiday gifts while supporting our talented local artists and artisans. Free admission - come shop local! Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> [image: Youtube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> CambridgeMA.GOV/COVID19 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zfiD2oHunlkzli0Z9q7OUQhStDk_O2Ikg06nUUfoBdB…> City of Cambridge | 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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