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Concerts at Danehy Park
by raryals 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

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Community Meeting for Walden Square II
by raryals 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

https://www.waldensquare2.com/ https://www.waldensquare2.com/gallery-2WALDEN SQUARE II <https://www.waldensquare2.com/> - - - - - - ABOUT <https://www.waldensquare2.com/about> - GALLERY <https://www.waldensquare2.com/gallery-2> - MEETINGS <https://www.waldensquare2.com/meetings> - PROJECT TEAM <https://www.waldensquare2.com/project-team> - CONTACT <https://www.waldensquare2.com/contact-8> - Community Meetings Under the Affordable Housing Ordinance Wednesday, July 12, 2023 6 to 7:30 p.m. IN PERSON Cambridge Friends School Meeting Hall, 5 Cadbury Rd #3530, Cambridge, MA 02140 6:00 – 7:30 PM VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83600621120?pwd=amdCYWcrLzJOYkk1clJWaVRvRHh3QT09 Meeting ID: 836 0062 1120 Passcode: 695318 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Reminder: Priority Registration for Afterschool 2023-24 Begins Tonight!
by raryals 10 Jul '23

10 Jul '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ABC Children's Programming <afletcher(a)agassiz.org> Date: Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM Subject: Reminder: Priority Registration for Afterschool 2023-24 Begins Tonight! Registration opens at 8pm Dear Families: Registration for all 2023-24 afterschool programs begins tonight at 8pm, online at the link below. As a reminder, there will be two different registration dates: On Monday, July 10th at 8PM, registration will open only for afterschool families and siblings who were attending programming as of June 2023, current or incoming Baldwin School families, children of Baldwin School and ABC staff. On Monday, July 24th at 8PM, any remaining spots will open up to all other families. Note: we strongly encourage families to join waitlists if spots fill up, as spots may become available leading up to and throughout the school year. Please read through this email for more information <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> about registration and program offerings, including tuition rates. Thank you, Children's Programs Team Register Online <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> Important Dates Monday, July 10th Priority Group Registration Opens at 8 PM Monday, July 24th Public Registration Opens at 8 PM Tuesday, September 5th Open House for All Grades Wednesday, September 6th First Day of 1st-5th and Middle School Arts Afterschool Kindergarten Afterschool Open House Thursday, September 7th First Day of Kindergarten Afterschool Download 23-24 Afterschool Calendar <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> Contact Us Allegra Fletcher Director of Children's Programs (617) 465-2928 Contact <afletcher(a)agassiz.org> Cory Shea Director of Maud Morgan Arts (617) 329-1439 Contact <cshea(a)agassiz.org> Sadun Yapa Registration Coordinator (617) 349-6287 x19 Contact <registration(a)agassiz.org> (FKA) Agassiz Baldwin Community | Maud Morgan Arts 20 Sacramento Street | Cambridge, MA 02138 [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> [image: Instagram] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> agassiz.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> [image: Facebook] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> [image: Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> [image: Instagram] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> maudmorganarts.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> Agassiz Baldwin Community | 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge , MA 02138 [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> Try email marketing for free today! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AsQirUaPP4m6MYi-GCUoNrPDqGnpZNeBGcK7Mdds87m…> -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Quo vadis redux
by raryals 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

Another great newsletter from Senator Pat Jehlen. View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/electpatjehlen/quo-vadis-redux-2686862?e=5195d574ca> Dear Neighbor, There's a lot of discussion about what makes Massachusetts "competitive." People in public life and in the media continue to assert that we have to cut taxes on the wealthy and corporations to stop their leaving for other states. You may have read my previous newsletter <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> about this. Just this week, the Globe accused the legislature of "dithering," <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> while the conference committee resolves important differences between the House and Senate versions. At least they acknowledge that* the House bill would phase in a billion dollars in tax cuts (= spending reductions)*. (See end of newsletter for colleagues' comments about the reduction in short-term capital gains tax rate which the Globe supports.) *Do it yourself!* Mass Taxpayers just released an extremely helpful comparison <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> of the House and Senate bills, which might help explain why negotiations are complex and important. *What would you recommend to the conference committee?* Minority leader Bruce Tarr often presents visual aids during debate. When he argued that taxes are the main barrier to "competitiveness," I presented some home-made charts with new and contradictory information. Here are some of my remarks. The charts with numbers are based on my home-made charts. *Public conversation about competitiveness has focused on data on out-migration and where MA is an "outlier*." Many people are alarmed that "110,000 people have left Massachusetts." But other people have moved in. The net outflow last year was around 7700. In previous years there would have been more international immigration, so there was net growth every year until the pandemic combined with immigration restrictions. For decades, the largest number of people who left Massachusetts moved to Florida or New Hampshire. People retire to Florida, mostly because of the weather. And we all know young families who move to New Hampshire so they can afford to buy a home, even with a yard. The next 4 states where people move are either next to us (New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island) or have better weather and similar jobs (like California). How do those states compare on income taxes*. * Florida and New Hampshire have lower income tax rates. * As many people move to the next four states as to Florida and New Hampshire. Those states have higher income taxes.* *We’re not an outlier on taxes.* The conservative Tax Foundation <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> ranks all states on their *business tax climate, * including all taxes*. *Sure enough, Florida and New Hampshire are rated high. (Not as high as Wyoming, South Dakota and Alaska; people leave Alaska at the same rate as Massachusetts.) But *Massachusetts ranks right in the middle, while the other four states rank at the bottom.* *But we are an outlier on other costs. * *We're an outlier on housing costs. * We have the third highest housing costs in the country. <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> Boston is the second highest *city *for rental cost. Housing is ranked by every business group as the greatest barrier to recruiting and retaining staff. We address housing costs in this tax bill by adding money for Low Income Housing Credits and Housing Development Incentive Program (although HDIP has been criticized for not requiring any affordability). W*e also include money for housing in the budget*, which allocates 99 times more funds overall than this bill. Building enough housing, particularly affordable housing, will cost a lot of money, so we need to have enough revenue to support that. *We’re an outlier on transportation.* Mass. Taxpayers Foundation reports that we’re #2 in the country in traffic delays, and #3 in the world. Building and maintaining reliable and affordable transit will cost a lot of money, and we need to make sure we have enough revenue. *We’re an outlier on child care costs. * The World Population Review <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> reports that we have the highest child care costs in the country. In this bill, and more importantly in our budget, make steps to make child care affordable. *Am unwise tax cut* It's disappointing that the Globe says we should reduce the tax on *short term capital gains.* It's too bad they didn't listen to the Senate debate <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…>! (scroll down to the session) Sen. Jason Lewis offered a concise list of reasons to oppose this tax cut: 1. 80% of the benefits would go to the top 1% 2. it would not contribute to economic growth 3. it would mean at least $130 million a year that can't be spent on housing, child care, transit, child care and other things that would help businesses and competitiveness. Sen. Lewis' speech is at minute 26:40; other good points were made by Sen. Rodrigues (17:45) and Sen. Montigny (especially at 23:50 where he tells about a recent short term capital gain he made). *Competitive for whom?* Most of the tax cuts proposed in these bills would not be nearly enough to keep the age group which is most likely to leave. Others would be unlikely to appeal to the young people who are the most likely to leave. Tax policy is only one, and not the most important way, we keep and make MA competitive. While important, this bill is only 1% the size of our budget. Spending on housing, transit, child care, and education make a difference for the young people who are leaving. *Conclusions* I strongly support the Senate tax bill and hope most of it is adopted in the conference committee. It's not exactly the bill I would have written, but it reflects a balance of members’ opinions and the needs of different areas. It reflects the principles articulated by Senate President Spilka and shared by senators: it's *progressive and permanent, smart and sustainable*. *The tax system has to be resilient * against surprises like the $3 billion in lost revenue due to 62F refunds last fall, the $1 billion drop in April revenue, and the potential $2.5 billion in Unemployment Insurance mischarges. The tax bill can help keep MA not only competitive but attractive to people and businesses, but it is by any means the only solution. *The tax system has to be adequate *to support the things that people need to live in MA: housing, transportation, child care and education are only some. As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts! Stay in touch, [image: Twitter] <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> [image: Facebook] <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> [image: Campaign Website] <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> *Please donate! <https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afb18c1b75b287a2a…> Copyright © 2017 CTE Pat Jehlen* *Our mailing address is:* 67 Dane St, Somerville MA 02143 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Resources, from Marjorie Decker's most recent newsletter
by raryals 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

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/. 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. -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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More food!
by raryals 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

Ricen in Porter Square Panupak Kraiwong, the man behind the buzzy Thai street food eatery Dakzen in Somerville’s Davis Square, is also manager of record for Ricen, which appeared on the commission’s agenda to fill 1906 Massachusetts Ave. <https://www.google.com/maps/place/1906+Massachusetts+Ave,+Cambridge,+MA+021…>, Porter Square, which has been empty since Rod Dee Thai left in April 2019. The 2,800-square-foot Ricen would have 40 seats and operate between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. (Separately, Dakzen chief executive George Pengs told Eater in January 2022 <https://boston.eater.com/2022/1/4/22867025/jakingrass-asian-fusion-restaura…> that it planned to open Jakingrass at 54 Elm St. <https://www.google.com/maps/place/54+Elm+St,+Somerville,+MA+02144/data=!4m2…>, Somerville, but the status of the plan is unclear – the restaurant is not open and there have been no updates since December.) Commissioners approved Ricen without testimony or discussion. In other actions: The commission granted licensing to the Dudley Café at 1663 Massachusetts Ave. <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hi-Rise+Bread+Company/@42.3818343,-71.119…>, in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard and Porter squares, a former Hi-Rise Bread Co. space. The 1,260-square-foot space, the second Dudley location <https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/06/23/dudley-cafe-soon-to-open-near-harva…> after one in Boston, has 49 seats inside and 30 outside will be managed by Jebin Tuladhar and open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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The Cambridge City Council race is getting interesting!
by raryals 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/07/03/nomination-papers-taken-by-a-dozen-… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Meetings this week!
by raryals 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2023/07/07/attend-meetings-in-cambridge-from-j… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Survey To Be Issued to Businesses to Understand Impacts from Separated Bike Lane Installations
by raryals 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

*City of Cambridge* *Contact:* Jeremy Warnick, Director of Media Relations jwarnick(a)cambridgema.gov *For Immediate Release* *Survey To Be Issued to Businesses to Understand Impacts from Separated Bike Lane Installations * *CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 5, 2023 --* The Cambridge Community Development Department’s Economic Opportunity and Development Division today announced it is conducting a study to collect relevant economic data relating to any potential business impacts from separated bike lane installation in commercial corridors. Later this week, Cambridge business owners will be receiving a letter in the mail with survey information. The Economic Opportunity and Development Division is working with Volpe National Transportation Systems to conduct the Cycling Safety Ordinance Economic Impact Study, a request from a 2022 City Council Policy Order. A variety of data sets will be collected as part of the study, including those from the business survey. Additional data sets include employment data, vacancy data, and a customer survey. *Study Information Session * If members of the community are interested in learning more about this study, please join the Economic Opportunity and Development Division and Volpe National Transportation Systems staff for an Information Session on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 5-6 p.m. on Zoom. Participate by visiting: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/88092215254 <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV…> . If you are business owner with questions about the survey or the status of your letter, please contact edd(a)cambridgema.gov. ### -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: RE: invitation to join Cambridge's Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
by RUTH RYALS 03 Jul '23

03 Jul '23

Neighbors, Is someone willing to join this to represent Buena Vista Social Club? I am particularly interested in making sure the trains carry hazardous/flamable materials, and very much behind many of our houses, are addressed. Please respond to me, and not to Leila directly. Ruth ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Mekias, Leila" <lmekias(a)cambridgema.gov> To: "Mekias, Leila" <lmekias(a)cambridgema.gov> Cc: "Rasmussen, Susanne" <srasmussen(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: 07/03/2023 2:19 PM EDT Subject: RE: invitation to join Cambridge's Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Hello again: I forgot to mention the following information. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. There will be a virtual ‘watch party’ on Wednesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m., of the recorded introduction to the first HMPT meeting. I’ll share the link to the meeting recording when it’s available and if you confirm you participation in the HMPT, so that you can watch it on your own, if that’s more convenient. The meeting introduction includes information about what natural hazard mitigation planning is, why we do it, where Cambridge is in its process, and the role of the HMPT. It’s great background information and context for the survey, and I recommend watching it if you can, to prepare for the survey and participation in future meetings. If you would like to join the watch party, let me know and I will share the link and invite with you. The input you provide via the survey is treated the same as input shared in real time at the first meeting; future meetings will also have options to share information outside of the meeting, regardless of attendance at the meetings. I apologize for my delay in getting the HMPT invite out to you, and I sincerely hope that it won’t be a deterrent to your participation. The process of tracking down contact information for HMPT invites has been ongoing. If you would like to schedule a meeting with me to get up to speed on the process, let me know. If you do NOT want to participate in the HMPT, also let me know and I will remove you from the invite list and future communications. Best, Leila From: Mekias, Leila Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 12:00 PM To: Mekias, Leila <lmekias(a)Cambridgema.gov> Cc: Rasmussen, Susanne <srasmussen(a)cambridgema.gov> Subject: invitation to join Cambridge's Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Dear Cambridge Neighborhood Associations: The City of Cambridge Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Steering Committee has identified you as someone with a unique and valuable perspective on impacts of natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks facing the community in Cambridge. Therefore, we are inviting you to be a part of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT). The HMPT is a team of local experts and community and agency representatives who will be instrumental in developing an effective Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for the resiliency and safety of the Cambridge community. The City of Cambridge is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will study risks from natural hazards (such as flooding, winter storms, periods of extreme temperatures, etc.) and introduce approaches to address these hazards now and in the future. Your contributions in the workshops will be reviewed and incorporated into the plan, and you will also have the opportunity to give feedback on the final draft of the plan. Your participation will inform strategies for the resilience, security, and wellbeing of Cambridge. You or another representative from your neighborhood association are invited to attend 2 virtual (2) 1.5-hour workshops over the next two months. I will share those invites with you shortly. This is a link to a survey to share your input on community assets no later than this Friday, July 7. https://forms.office.com/r/XnBQ7wrHuH https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/r/XnBQ7wrHuH__;!!GolgDd… Your experiences and ideas are invaluable to the City and to this process, and we look forward to your participation. Thank you in advance for your contributions to the resilience and wellbeing of Cambridge! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. My office phone and email are in the signature, below. If you would not like to participate, let me know and I will take you off the invite list. Please also note the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update webpage, where you will be able to find updates and resources as we move through the process. Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - CDD - City of Cambridge, Massachusetts (cambridgema.gov) https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/climateandenergy/naturalhazardmitigationplan Best, Leila Leila Mekias, Climate Resilience Project Planner Environmental and Transportation Planning Division Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 https://www.facebook.com/CDDat344 https://twitter.com/cddat344 http://cddat344.tumblr.com/ http://instagram.com/cddat344 lmekias(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:lmekias@cambridgema.gov (617) 349-6012 M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon

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