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Looking for help with a small moving job
by Jan Brown 24 Jun '23

24 Jun '23

Good afternoon. Does anyone have a recommendation for a "(hu)man with a van" or an SUV, for an approximately 3- hour project this coming week (preferably. Tuesday or Wednesday)? This would involve helping me move items from my office in Government Center/Boston to my home on Buena Vista Park. Guesstimating-- heaviest item is about 20lbs. Please reply to janbrown(a)earthlink.net (mailto:janbrown@earthlink.net) or phone me at (617) 794-9027. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this request for a recommendation!

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Fwd: Update #8 - 1627 Mass Ave, Cambridge
by raryals 24 Jun '23

24 Jun '23

*1627 Mass Ave, Cambridge Update #8* *Planning Board Virtual Meeting Date for 1627 Mass Ave - July 18* HRI received notification from the City of Cambridge that the first of two Planning Board meetings for 1627 Mass Ave has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30pm. It will be held remotely on Zoom and more information can be found on the city’s website here. The sign-up for public comment can be found here and can be accessed starting the Friday before the meeting. We will be presenting our design and program to the Planning Board. If you would like to share your comments ahead of the meeting, please make sure to send comments to planningboardcomment(a)cambridgema.gov by 7/17 (the day before the hearing) at 5pm. For more updates, please continue to check out the 1627 Mass Ave website at: https://www.1627massave.com/updates *View Update* <http://mail.courbanize.com/ls/click?upn=zd6fRV-2Bh9p8cJ-2FasUOT-2BJh6ZKNzpe…> Comment on the project <http://mail.courbanize.com/ls/click?upn=zd6fRV-2Bh9p8cJ-2FasUOT-2BJh6ZKNzpe…> *Powered by * [image: coUrbanize] <http://mail.courbanize.com/ls/click?upn=nhVZEgX0z6Pji3CziosQ0NyBr2MH5fB78iZ…> 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [Porter square] Can they save Davis Square while redeveloping it?
by raryals 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

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Meetings in Cambridge this short week!
by raryals 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/06/16/attend-meetings-in-somerville-from-… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Can they save Davis Square while redeveloping it?
by raryals 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

https://bbhousing.org/ -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Friday, June 16 Public Health & Legislative Updates
by raryals 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

A lot of good stuff here. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Marjorie Decker <repdecker(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 5:33 PM Subject: Friday, June 16 Public Health & Legislative Updates Dear friends, I write to you today with public health and legislative updates. Table of Contents - Cambridge Updates - Public Health Updates - Lifeguarding Opportunities This Summer - A Glimpse at the Past Week - Mental Health Services and Resources Cambridge Updates Traffic Impacts in Cambridge This Weekend There are many community celebrations in Cambridge this weekend. Enjoy these events and see below for how they will impact traffic. - The Saints Constantine and Helen Annual Greek Festival <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…>will take place in Central Square from Friday, June 16, to Sunday, June 18. - Road closure: Magazine Street will close between Franklin Street and Auburn Street in front of the church. - Cambridge Youth and Families Connect, a collaboration between Equity Roadmap and the Families of Color Coalition, will host a Juneteenth Community Cookout and Basketball Tournament <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> at Sennott Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Celtics Arena host Melisa Valdez hosts the event, which includes a basketball tournament starting at 10 a.m. and cookout beginning at 12:30 p.m. Expect more people than usual near Sennott Park, and plan travel accordingly. - The Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> hosted by the Cambridge Families of Color Coalition, Paragon Society, and City of Cambridge will take place on Monday, June 19 at 10 a.m. The event will include a parade, DJ, snacks, kids entertainment, and more. - Expect traffic impacts and brief road closures along the parade route, which begins at Cambridge City Hall, proceeds down Pleasant Street to Western Avenue, and ends at Riverside Press Park. Public Health Helpline Supports Residents with COVID-19 To speak with someone, call the confidential COVID-19 Hotline for the public health departments of Cambridge, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop at 617-933-0797. The hotline is managed by the Cambridge Public Health Department. Learn more at bit.ly/3J7FYAO City Offering Free At-Home COVID Tests The Cambridge Public Health Department, in partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance, is providing free COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits. They 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. Public Health Updates FDA advisers back updated COVID shots for fall vaccinations A panel of expert advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously this week to recommend that the COVID-19 vaccine be updated to target emerging subvariants of omicron. The committee specifically supported targeting the subvariant XBB.1.5, which accounts for about 40% of new infections in the U.S., with the goal of rolling out the newly formulated shots in anticipation of a possible uptick in cases this fall. Learn more at bit.ly/42K6Qgn <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> . DPH Testing for West Nile Virus and EEE Virus The Massachusetts Department of Public Health began statewide mosquito testing for West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus on June 12th. In 2022, DPH identified eight human cases with one death and 95 West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples. Most human cases of WNV and EEE occur in the months of August and September. You can check your risk levels throughout the season by visiting www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…>. Upcoming Stakeholder Listening Sessions on Problem Gambling The Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services (OPGS) is holding its 7th annual stakeholder virtual listening sessions to discuss modern day gambling and strategies, policies, and programs to reduce the harms caused by problem gambling. Share your thoughts or recommendations about the programs provided by the OPGS and register for the listening sessions held on June 20 and June 21. - Register for 6/20 at t.co/XR4CGx1Roc <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> - Register for 6/21 at t.co/mo502D7tKJ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency As a reminder, the COVID-19 public health emergency ended last week. That means: - Healthcare facilities can set their own mask policies - Private insurers aren’t required to provide free rapid tests - Vaccines & treatments are still covered by insurance in MA Learn more at mass.gov/COVID <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> MassHealth Redetermination Underway The MassHealth eligibility redetermination process began on April 1. Over the upcoming year, MassHealth will renew the membership of all 2.3 million members. Visit mass.gov/masshealthrenew <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> or call (800)-841-2900 to learn more about this process. Lifeguarding Opportunities This Summer The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) needs certified lifeguards to work at our beautiful state beaches and pools this summer. Qualified applicants who are certified can receive up to $1,000 in bonuses if they commit to staying through September 4. Plus, this year the Healey-Driscoll Administration raised the pay to between $22-$27 per hour, depending on position and related credentials. To be considered for a DCR lifeguard position, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire, must complete lifeguard training, and must be certified in first aid and CPR. For more information or to apply, visit mass.gov/lifeguards <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…>. A Glimpse at the Past Week I joined members of the Cambridge Police Department at a gun buyback event last weekend. Overall, 69 guns were turned in, including BB guns, pistols, and rifles. Thanks to the Police Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, the Middlesex Sheriff's Department, the Cambridge Peace Commission, and Many Helping Hands 365 -- particularly Lori Lander -- for partnering on this important yearly event. Mental Health Services and Resources If you or a loved one are struggling, please know that you are not alone. There are some great resources here: decker4rep.com/2021/mental-health-services-and-resources/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> . 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 intimate partner. You can find more information at 10to10helpline.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> or by calling 877-898-3411. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions or concerns at Marjorie.Decker(a)mahouse.gov. Sincerely, Marjorie [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> [image: Linkedin] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> 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=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> Try email marketing for free today! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cqwWwopj0iq4wQJBvjYtnJn66EWViFZf3wfPkw780Tz…> -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy Graduates Fifth Class; 10 New Officers Join Cambridge Police Department
by raryals 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

This is progress! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jeremy Warnick <jwarnick(a)cambridgepolice.org> Date: Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 1:34 PM Subject: Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy Graduates Fifth Class; 10 New Officers Join Cambridge Police Department *City of Cambridge* *Contacts:* Jeremy Warnick Cambridge Police Department pio(a)cambridgepolice.org (617) 349-3237 *Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy Graduates Fifth Class; 10 New Officers Join Cambridge Police Department* *CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 16, 2023 –* The Cambridge Police Department announced that 35 new police officers graduated on Thursday from the fifth Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy class following a special graduation ceremony that was held at Northeastern University. The graduating officers join their respective departments after successfully completing training, which started in January 2023. The new officers represented 11 different municipal and university departments from the greater Boston area. In addition to the Cambridge and Northeastern Police Departments, the other participating agencies were from Acton, Ashland, Belmont, Brandeis University, Brookline, Concord, Natick, Newton, and Simmons University. The fifth class includes 10 new Cambridge Police officers: - Four officers graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS). - Half of the officers identify as Black or Hispanic. - Four of the newest officers are women. - The new officers range between 21-34 years old. - Three of the newest officers are bilingual and fluent in Haitian Creole (*Jean Guillaume*) or Spanish (*Daliris Torres *and *Eric Trickett*). Guillaume previously worked in the City of Cambridge in the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department. He also currently serves in the National Guard, after previously serving in the U.S. Army. Torres had been a Director of Security with Northeast Security. Trickett served as a Shift Manager at Allied Universal. - Officer *Devin King-Pierre* was the Class Leader, the first woman in the history of the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy to be named to that important role. She was previously employed at McLean-Francisan Children’s Hospital in the Community-Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) Program as a Mental Health Specialist and Intake Specialist. - Officers *Marrae Aiguier* and *Rockeem Robinson* were participants in the Cambridge Police Cadet Program; they are the fifth and sixth Cadets to graduate from the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy and join the Cambridge Police Departments since it was reinstated in 2019. - Officer *Christopher Lombardo *had been a Dispatcher with the Cambridge Emergency Communications Department. - *Christopher Mazzola *was a patrol officer at Simmons University Police Department, while *Brian Gallagher *was a public safety officer at the Cambridge Health Alliance. - Officer *Eliana Kafantis *previously interned in the Cambridge Police Department and was most recently employed at the MIT Police Department, where she was a crime analyst. The Cambridge - Northeastern Police Academy is a Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) certified training academy for new student officers. All elements of the Academy experience are aligned with the four pillars of procedural justice: fairness, voice, transparency, and impartiality. Recruits learn that policing is a “people business” and that their success as officers will depend in great part on their ability to listen to and talk with the community members whom they encounter. A key element of the training is the focus on experiential learning by having officers engage in scenario-based activities and community outreach. For pictures and videos from Thursday’s graduation, please visit www.facebook.com/CambridgePolice <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7zFBvZry39J5K5cdwsweC…> and www.instagram.com/CambridgePolice <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7zFBvZry39J5K5cdwsweC…> . ### -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Dennis Carlone choses not to run again, joining Alana Mallon
by raryals 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/06/14/thanks-to-cambridge-from-councillor… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: June 15th PSNA Meeting, 7-9pm - Walden Square Resubmission
by raryals 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

Reminder: PSNA Meeting, Thursday June 15 (7-9pm) *Mike O'Brien and Matthew Robayna of Winn Development* will join us for our 1at hour as they seek to re-engage with the city council and community members on a plan for the Walden 2 development. WinnDevelopment is pursuing the construction of two new buildings located at Walden Square. The two new buildings would provide 95 new homes, 100% of which will be affordable to households earning between 30%-80% AMI. The proposal is a revised two-building concept that improves upon a prior single-building concept. The proposal greatly reduces the length of the primary building located along Walden Square Road, while also making improvements to site circulation through the creation of new multimodal paths throughout the site. The project also creates and improves on existing site amenities for current residents, including new playgrounds, long term bike parking, and additional trees. The new buildings will be constructed to Passive House standards. In our second hour, we will discuss PSNA, it's future, what you would like to see us address in our programing (Note: we will shortly begin planning for our City Council Candidates Forum in October) and your thoughts on a summer event, maybe a street fair on Davenport St., with a local art fair or flea market, or any other suggestions. This meeting will be *a hybrid meeting, in-person at Lesley University, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2-078 and online*. We think we have worked out our technical problems, and appreciate your willingness to be patient with us. We are old dogs, but we are learning new tricks!! Try to join us in person! But if you cannot, join the *Zoom Meeting*: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84508452926?pwd=NnN4K2tkRjRYM1dzK1pEelhCV2lndz09 Meeting ID: 845 0845 2926 Passcode: 069513 One tap mobile +16468769923,,84508452926#,,,,*069513# US (New York) +16469313860,,84508452926#,,,,*069513# US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvfFUJVEC -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: DOC WEST MOVES screens at the MFA June 25th - Roxbury Intl. Film Festival
by raryals 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Federico Muchnik <fmuchnik(a)mightyvisual.com> Date: Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:20 AM Subject: DOC WEST MOVES screens at the MFA June 25th - Roxbury Intl. Film Festival To: Federico Muchnik <fmuchnik(a)mightyvisual.com> Hi, all! Our short documentary, DOC WEST MOVES, screens at the MFA Sunday June 25th at 11:30am. Consider making a day of it and checking out a lineup of short films, then a museum visit. Tickets: https://www.roxfilmfest.com/films-and-events/2023/shorts6 Thank you! Federico Muchnik 617 869-3463 Cambridge MA resident Lewis "Doc" West is moving out of his Walden Square apartment and into a new place across town. He's blind, Black, and a blues musician. He lives with the power of Jesus, with faith that the Lord will provide and see him through life's challenges. -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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