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Fwd: [Porter square] Fwd: Sell Your Art At Cambridge Arts Open Studios Sept. 9-10
by RUTH RYALS 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Calling all artists! Above: 2019 Cambridge Arts Open Studios: Paintings by Roz Sommer (left) and clothing and textiles by Amy Meltzer. Sell Your Art at Cambridge Arts Open Studios Sept. 9-10 Sign up to sell your art at the 2023 Cambridge Arts Open Studios https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… on Sept. 9-10, 2023, from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Artists creating in all variety of media and living or working in Cambridge or collaborating with a participating organization are invited to exhibit there creations. Sign up here: https://cos.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/73137 https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… Fees to participate: Visual Artist: $60, Student Artist: $35, Organization: $125, Performing Artist: $40. Apply by Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Cambridge Arts Open Studios are returning in-person in September 2023 to showcase the great creativity of our community. During the most dangerous times of the pandemic, the annual event was either held virtually or postponed to prevent the spread of covid. We're excited to see you face to face again as we celebrate the creative work of local visual artists and invite you to view and purchase their artwork in individual artist studios and Common Venues located in every neighborhood of the city. For questions please contact Deena Anderson, Director of Community Arts, at danderson(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:danderson@cambridgema.gov. About Cambridge Arts Cambridge Arts https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… is the River Festival, Open Studios, Gallery 344, Sidewalk Poetry, Summer In The City, Community Supported Art, grants to artists, street performers, more than 280 works of contemporary public art in every neighborhood of the city, and a conservation program to preserve them for the future. We are the Cambridge Arts Council, a City agency that funds, promotes, and presents high-quality, community based arts programs for the benefit of artists, residents, and visitors in Cambridge. Active since 1974, Cambridge Arts is one of the most dynamic local arts agencies in the country. Cambridge Arts exists to ensure that the arts remain vital for people living, working and visiting Cambridge. Cambridge Arts is located on the Indigenous homelands of the Massachusett, Nipmuc, Pawtucket, and Wampanoag peoples. We are guests on this land. We honor the people who were here before colonization, are here now, and will be here in the future. In our work as a cultural organization, we are committed to doing whatever we can to dismantle harmful structures built from violent colonialism. Our work seeks to expand the visibility of and celebrate the histories, cultures, and stories of indigenous peoples, who are of this place. Cambridge Arts embraces a vision that welcomes and supports everyone. Believing that a multiplicity of perspectives is essential to a strong society, we are committed, both in our policies and practices, to building participation in and awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts and all cultures. In our ongoing work to address cultural and historical inequities, we strive to be a community anchor that reflects the entire Cambridge community and expands access, opportunities, and inclusion in every form of creative expression. We value diverse voices and people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic situations, religions, citizenship statuses, and family configurations. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternate formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. For information contact Cambridge Arts: cambridgearts(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:cambridgearts@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4380 or TTY: 617-492-0235. [Facebook] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… [Twitter] ‌ https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… www.CambridgeMA.gov/Arts https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xzu-zUS93YAHk9tfPhVfbEOacWXK-PFA9JpEkXs4xum… Cambridge Arts | 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 -

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Fwd: City of Cambridge Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Dam and Watershed Infrastructure
by raryals 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

*City of Cambridge* *Contact:* Jeremy Warnick, Director of Media Relations PIO(a)cambridgema.gov <pio(a)cambridgema.gov> *For Immediate Release* *City of Cambridge Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Dam and Watershed Infrastructure * *CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 19, 2023 –* The City of Cambridge today announced it has been awarded a $1 million construction grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program that will help ensure repairs of critical infrastructure with the Cambridge Reservoir Dam, Hobbs Brook Gatehouse, and Outlet Culvert. Cambridge was one of the 21 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to be awarded over $5.6 million in grants to repair dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts. These grants come following devasting storms that recently flooded streets, fields and farms in Western Massachusetts, as well as many parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The Dam and Seawall Program is one of the many resources being provided to communities by the state to ensure their structures can adapt to climate impacts. Repairing and/or removing deteriorating infrastructure will improve public safety and restore ecological systems. “Thanks to the tireless efforts of Watershed Manager David Kaplan and his staff, this grant funding will be very beneficial to Cambridge and the maintenance of our critical infrastructure,” said Mark Gallagher, Acting Managing Director of the Cambridge Water Department. “With the intensity and higher frequency of storms, and other climate impacts, this will greatly help ensure our water sources are protected and as resilient as possible.” The City of Cambridge owns three source water reservoirs, including Hobbs Brook (593 acres) in Waltham, Stony Brook (74 acres) in Weston and Waltham, and Fresh Pond (155 acres) in Cambridge. The Hobbs Brook Gatehouse is one of three gatehouses owned by the City of Cambridge. For more information about Cambridge’s water infrastructure and properties, please visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/Water/watershedmanagementdivision/sourcewaterin…. <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV…> *-###-* -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: PSNA Meeting, Thursday, July 20th, 7-9 pm!
by raryals 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

You are invited to attend in person or online. We will welcome Daniel Wolf, Neighborhood Planner, CDD will update us on the recent meeting on Neighborhood Nine. And, we can explore, with your help, why the Porter Square Neighborhood Association is not like the others (city neighhborhoods, that is). Nancy Ryan will join us to talk about a proposal - "A Public Bank for the Public Good" www.masspublicbanking.org The meeting will be* in-person* at Lesley University Hall, Rm 2-078, 1815 Mass Ave *AND on zoom*. The zoom link is below. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88180542005?pwd=MDJ4aVNNNjFGZXVxMSt0dHBrNkxzQT09 Meeting ID: 881 8054 2005 Passcode: 162639 One tap mobile +13052241968,,88180542005#,,,,*162639# US +13092053325,,88180542005#,,,,*162639# US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd9oNf25oO Check out some of these sites on the history of Porter Square and surroundings. If you know of others, please send them along! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Square https://portersquare.net/about-porter-square https://portersquare.net/little-history https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/historicalcommission/pdf/slidesho… https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/03/12/puttering… https://bouseblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/porter-square/ https://www.meetboston.com/plan/cambridge-squares/porter-square/ https://cambridge.dlconsulting.com/?a=d&d=Chronicle19211008-01.2.80&e=-----… https://bostonuncovered.com/porter-square-cambridge-ma/ http://1950massave.com/history-archives https://hathawaylofts.com/hathaway-lofts-history/legacy-history-hathaway-lo… https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1040US1041&cs=0&sxsrf=AB5stBi… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Cambridge Nursery School - 100 yrs old and still good
by raryals 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Cambridge Nursery School will celebrate 100 years this school year! The oldest parent cooperative preschool in the country! Limited spots available for admission for 2023-2024 School year! Cambridge Nursery School was founded in 1923 is a program that provides a rich play environment in a warm, nurturing atmosphere. https://www.cambridgenurseryschool.org See more… CAMBRIDGE NURSERY SCHOOL cambridgenurseryschool.org <https://www.cambridgenurseryschool.org/> 6 Hillside Place, Cambridge, MA -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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house sitter available
by Douglas Baker 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

Hello neighbors, A dear friend is offering house-sitting in the Boston area in the months to come, starting now. He's a delightful, responsible and mature fellow. References available. If interested, reach out to me at: bakerd3(a)gmail.com or 617-331-4654. Best, Doug Baker 16 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140 -- Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT cambridgemindbody.com <http://cambridgemindbody.com> and wellbeingsretreats.com Author: *Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking* CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and the document(s) accompanying this e-mail contain confidential information which is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail and its attachments, except its direct delivery to the intended recipient named above, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone.

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PSNA meeting on Thursday, July 20, 7-9 pm
by raryals 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

We will welcome Daniel Wolf, Neighborhood Planner, CDD will update us on the recent meeting on Neighborhood Nine. Nancy Ryan will tell us about "A Public Bank for the Public Good" www.masspublicbanking.org The meeting will be* in-person* at Lesley University Hall, Rm 2-078, 1815 Mass Ave *AND on zoom*. I will send the zoom link early next week. See you there! -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Treating Boston’s “Rough Sleepers” | Harvard Magazine
by raryals 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

Treating Boston’s “Rough Sleepers” | Harvard Magazine https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2023/07/rough-sleepers https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2023/07/rough-sleepers?utm_source=email&utm…

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Fwd: CLF policy update: Upcoming survey, webinar, and hearing about the City of Cambridge Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration
by raryals 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cambridge Local First <theodora(a)cambridgelocalfirst.org> Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 4:08 PM Subject: CLF policy update: Upcoming survey, webinar, and hearing about the City of Cambridge Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Dear Cambridge Local First members, The City of Cambridge wanted to share this information about the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration <https://www.cambridgema.gov/News/detail?path=%2Fsitecore%2Fcontent%2Fhome%2…> program and an ordinance currently under consideration by the City Council. They are also seeking input through an online survey. See below for more details from the city and upcoming dates of interest. - *Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program:* - *Provide feedback via an online survey (due JULY 17): *Please access the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration website and share your feedback by July 17 <https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/sustainabledevelopment…> on how to make new and renovated buildings fossil fuel free in Cambridge. - *Webinar about the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program (JULY 24 @ 5 PM): *Join the webinar to learn about the City's participation in the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program, a state pilot for ten communities in which Cambridge has been allowed to participate. We are looking for input on how we can best implement this program in Cambridge. Register here: Webinar link <https://www.cambridgema.gov/News/detail?path=%2Fsitecore%2Fcontent%2Fhome%2…> - *Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Ordinance:* - "The City of Cambridge is also working to adopt an ordinance that will require new buildings and buildings undergoing a major renovation (greater than 50% of building area), with the exception of laboratories, hospitals and certain medical facilities, to eliminate the use of fossil fuels. Making buildings fossil fuel free means healthier homes and buildings and will help Cambridge reach our climate goals." - *Ordinance Committee Hearing (AUGUST 1 @ 12 pm): *The city's Ordinance Committee will be having a public hearing regarding the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration. The City Council is expected to vote on the final program design at its *August 7* meeting. *How does this effort differ from BEUDO? *We reached out to clarify how this relates to existing action on BEUDO (the city's Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance) and received this clarification. We hope it is helpful! - "The Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration ordinance and BEUDO are two means for buildings to become net zero, but they are separate and distinct from each other. - BEUDO applies to existing commercial buildings and is focused on reducing emissions from these existing buildings. This *could* happen by building eliminating the use of fossil fuels, but could also happen through improved performance standards and/or the purchase of carbon offsets. - On the other hand, the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration ordinance will eliminate the use of fossil fuels altogether in new buildings or existing buildings as they undergo a major renovation. This ordinance will apply to both residential and commercial buildings, with exemptions made at the state level for hospitals, medical offices, and labs." *Questions? *Feel free to reach out to Brad Pillen in the Community Development Department if you have any questions. You can reach Brad at bpillen(a)cambridgema.gov. Thank you all! Regards, Theodora Skeadas (Executive Director) Pooja Paode (Associate Director) -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Updated Neighborhood Statistical Profiles
by raryals 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

This may be of interest to some of you. And another reminder that Porter Square is not a neighborhood. demo_neighborhood_profile_2023.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIOu9RjWG8m1HyKzT2O0tqXnCOV7MqsC/view?usp=…> -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Daily Update | July 11, 2023
by raryals 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Trying again. ------- Forwarded message --------- From: City of Cambridge <pio(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM Subject: Daily Update | July 11, 2023 View as Webpage <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Enjoy Free Concerts at Danehy Park this Summer [image: Flier Masthead for Summer Concert Series at Danehy Park] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Enjoy live music at Danehy Park this summer! The Danehy Park Summer Concert Series, offered by Cambridge Recreation in partnership with Club Passim, brings live, family-friendly folk and jazz music from a variety of local singers and songwriters. Every Tuesday evening through August 15, musicians take the stage near Danehy Park’s Sherman St. entrance and perform free concerts. Concerts are from 6-8 p.m. Danehy Park is located at 99 Sherman Street. To get to Danehy Park by public transportation, take the #74 Bus or #78 Bus from Harvard Square. View Event Flier <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> WHAT'S NEW 7/11/23 Enjoy Free Concerts at Danehy Park this Summer <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> 7/10/23 Enjoy Screen on the Green Family Movie Nights on Wednesdays through August 16 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> 7/10/23 Updated Neighborhood Statistical Profile Now Available <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> 7/9/23 Expect Traffic Delays Due to the Cambridge Summer Classic 5K Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> 7/9/23 Cambridge Teens: Check Out Teen Night Live this Summer! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> View All News <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Enjoy Screen on the Green Family Movie Nights on Wednesday through August 16 Join us this summer for outdoor, family-friendly entertainment every Wednesday evening from July 12 through August 16. The Department of Human Service Programs’ Recreation Division will host “Screen on the Green” movie nights. Cambridge residents can enjoy entertainment and a movie at a local park. Free snacks will be provided through the Cambridge Summer Food Program. Entertainment starts at 7:15 p.m. and movies are shown on a theater-sized screen. In the event of rain, movie screenings will be moved to an indoor location. (see website for more details). View Screen on the Green Flier <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Updated Neighborhood Statistical Profile Now Available The Community Development Department has released an updated Neighborhood Statistical Profile, which provides a statistical snapshot for each of Cambridge's 13 neighborhoods as well as the city as a whole. The Profile is intended to inform the community of -- and pay homage to -- the distinctive characteristics of each neighborhood. In addition to updated data, the 2019 Profile includes a new diversity index, which provides an overall measure of neighborhood diversity. Photo by Kyle Klein. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Expect Traffic Delays Due to the Cambridge Summer Classic 5K Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Expect road closures and traffic impacts from the Cambridge Summer Classic 5K <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…>, which will take place in Cambridgeport on Thursday, July 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. The race will start at 64 Sydney St., turn right on Mass Ave, right on Albany Street, right on Pacific Street, left on Sydney Street, right on Henry Street, right on Brookline Street, left on Putnam Ave, right on River Street, right on Green Street, right on Pearl Street, left on Lopez Street, left on Brookline Street, and right on Franklin Street. Expect traffic impacts and road closures along the route from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Cambridge Teens: Check Out Teen Night Live this Summer! This summer, Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) invites Cambridge teens ages 14-19 to join in fun events, explore their interests, develop leadership skills, connect with friends, and more at Teen Night Live! From July 10 through August 18, join Teen Night Live every weekday from 6 – 9 p.m. at Frisoli Youth Center (61 Willow St), Moses Youth Center (243 Harvard St <https://www.google.com/maps/search/243+Harvard+St?entry=gmail&source=g>), and Russell Youth Center (680 Huron Ave). Programming will include a variety of workshops, field trips and sports leagues. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> Looking for a Job? Join the City of Cambridge Team and Make a Positive Impact on Your Community Cambridge is a city where people of diverse backgrounds and experiences live and work side by side. Our residents come from many cultures, include many races, and speak many languages. We are committed to the idea that City government services should be provided by representatives of all our people. We are building a workforce that reflects that commitment. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Testing Are you looking for a COVID-19 Vaccine or Booster? You can find a vaccination site near you and check availability by visiting www.vaxfinder.mass.gov <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> . Additionally, to find PCR testing locations, including sites that offer free testing, residents can visit the state's Find a COVID-19 Test webpage <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> and search by zip code. Learn More <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> [image: Youtube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> CambridgeMA.GOV/COVID19 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TzRW0ZJ5jCkAEbprAtoE1R3TLPWmxMwjZVtWGm67XWf…> City of Cambridge | 795 Massachusetts Ave <https://www.google.com/maps/search/City+of+Cambridge+%7C++795+Massachusetts…>, Cambridge, MA 02139 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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