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Fwd: [NorthCommons] Traffic on Avon Hill, Garden St. proposal
by raryals 29 Sep '23

29 Sep '23

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Traffic on Avon Hill Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:28:36 -0400 Begin forwarded message: *From: *Benjamin Flaim <brflaim(a)outlook.com> <brflaim(a)outlook.com> *Subject: **Traffic on Avon Hill* *Date: *March 17, 2023 at 9:34:22 AM EDT *To: *Benjamin Flaim <brflaim(a)outlook.com> <brflaim(a)outlook.com> Good morning fellow Avon Hill neighbors, Please see the attached proposed order from Paul Toner, a city councilor, who has been desperately trying to fix the traffic situation that's resulted from making Garden Street one way. This proposed approach maintains a separate lane for bikes, and would also allow for two-way vehicular traffic. A win-win all around. There are many councilors who are opposed to bringing two-way traffic back to Garden. The current situation just doesn't work but they don't seem to care. *Please write to council(a)cambridgema.gov <council(a)cambridgema.gov> and cityclerk(a)cambridgema.gov <cityclerk(a)cambridgema.gov> to express your support for or against this order. * If we don't do anything, we'll be stuck with this untenable situation and miss a golden opportunity to make things better. Thank you and have a good weekend. Ben 98 Raymond Benjamin Flaim +1 (917) 923-6685 ------------------------------ *From:* Paul Toner <paulftoner(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 PM *Subject:* Policy Order for March 20th Cambridge City Council Meeting regarding Dear Friends: I am writing to make you aware of the attached policy order filed by myself, Councillors Nolan, Simmons, and Carlone. In the policy order, we ask the City Manager and Transportation Department to adopt some of the suggestions that have been made by the community over the past several months and to make these changes by May 30th. We specifically ask that the city: - restore the section of Garden Street from Linnaean to Huron as two ways for automobile traffic - make one bidirectional bike lane on the north/Harvard side from Huron Avenue to Chauncy Street - move all parking to the north/Harvard side of Garden Street from Linnean to Chauncy Street - install street signs on the corner of Raymond Street restricting traffic to abutters only between 7-9 and 4-6 along with other traffic calming measures - continue to make adjustments to Walker Street to address the concerns of residents regarding cut-through traffic, excessive noise, and dangerous buses, trucks/large vehicles by improving traffic calming and signage. We believe that these are reasonable requests that will reduce cut-through traffic in the neighborhoods, improve safety, and allow for the implementation of the Cambridge Cycling Safety Ordinance requirement for separated bike lanes on Garden Street. If you would like to communicate your thoughts, pro or con, you can do so by emailing the Council and the City Clerk at *council(a)cambridgema.gov* <council(a)cambridgema.gov> and cityclerk(a)cambridgema.gov If you would like to provide public comment, you can sign up here for *Public Comment Sign-Up* <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cambri…> beginning on Friday, March 17th at 9:00 AM Please feel free to share this with your neighbors in the area. As always, thank you for your engagement. Sincerely, Paul Paul Toner 617-216-7305 Paulftoner(a)gmail.com www.TonerforCambridge.com <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tonerfo…> <Paulftoner(a)gmail.com> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.co…> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linked…> _._,_._,_ ------------------------------ ------------------------------

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Fwd: A COVID-19 Refresher and Updates 9/29
by raryals 29 Sep '23

29 Sep '23

Some good info here. Dear friends, COVID infection rates continue to rise and a new bivalent booster was recently approved by the FDA to protect against the newest strain. As we move into the fall and winter, I wanted to provide a refresher on CDC guidelines, prevention, testing, and more. For those interested in a COVID refresher and update, please read below. As more people become infected again with COVID-19, there continues to be some confusion regarding prevention and how the CDC guidelines should be used to protect yourself and others. We have received numerous inquiries regarding these guidelines and the best practices to stay healthy, prevent spread, and protect public health. Amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…>, I want to update you on where we are on COVID-19, provide you with helpful information on COVID-19 preventive measures and mitigation, and address concerns regarding misinformation on CDC guidelines. Where We Are on COVID-19 - As of September 28, there are 2,745 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> new COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, likely an undercount given most testing is done privately and a probable reduction in testing and reporting practices. - There have been 28 confirmed COVID-19 deaths this week and 381 patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications. - The Commonwealth’s current COVID-19 test positivity rate is 10.06%, slightly lower than the national test positivity rate of 11.6% <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . - In the last 7 days, 80,427 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered and reported across Massachusetts. CDC Guidelines 1. The CDC has been instrumental in guiding public health measures and has been a crucial source of information throughout the pandemic. Guidelines have shifted multiple times throughout the pandemic, leaving people confused about how they should handle testing positive for COVID-19 in a way that prioritizes the safety and health of those around them. Since the onset of the pandemic, the CDC has loosened its recommended precautions for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Current recommendations reflect an approach <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> aimed to mitigate, not to prevent the spread. There is a debate within the public health community about whether these measures are centered around public health or just a means to get workers and kids back to work and school. The guidelines raise concerns <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> among health experts trying to understand the timing for release from isolation, who question if the significant reduction in the CDC’s recommended isolation period - from 10 days to 5 days - is sufficient to ensure the broad safety of infected individuals and the community. A study <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> led by researchers at Boston University and Boston Medical Center investigated this concern, and results showed that the majority of those in the study who first tested positive were no longer positive after five days in isolation; however, 17% of individuals in the cohort remained positive after isolation. 1. You can find these guidelines below: - When to Isolate: - Regardless of your vaccination status, you should isolate yourself from others if you believe you may have COVID-19 but have not yet tested or if you received a positive COVID-19 test. - If you test positive and have symptoms, Day 0 of isolation is the day of initial symptom onset, regardless of when you tested positive, and Day 1 is the first day after symptom onset. - You should isolate for a minimum of 5 days after you test positive. As long as you are testing positive on the antigen (most commonly known as the rapid) tests, you are contagious and can spread COVID-19 to anyone around you during this period. - Ending Isolation: SEE Important *** - If symptoms improve, you may end isolation after day 5 if you are fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication. - If your symptoms are not improving, you should continue to isolate until they improve and you are fever-free for 24 hours. - If you experience shortness of breath or have difficulty breathing, you need to isolate for 10 total days. - If you experienced severe illness, were hospitalized, or are immunocompromised, you must isolate for ten days and consult your physician before ending isolation. - Regardless of whether you end isolation after 5 or 10 days, you should wear a high-quality mask around others and avoid being around people vulnerable to COVID-19 for at least 11 days. - Removing your mask: - After ending isolation, you should wear a mask around others through Day 10. - You can remove your mask before Day 10 if you test negative twice in a row using at-home rapid antigen tests. These tests should be done 48 hours apart from each other. - If your rapid test results are positive, you are still infectious <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> and should continue to test until you receive negative results. This may mean masking up after day 10 for some <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . ***Keep in mind that the above guidelines are based on the average time for someone to test negative for COVID-19. They may not apply to everyone perfectly and should not be used as a definitive timeline to determine when someone is no longer COVID-positive and contagious. No matter how faint, any positive result on a rapid antigen test indicates you are still infectious. Consider if it is feasible to continue to mask and self-isolate until you test negative, regardless of the CDC’s recommendations and guidelines. This is essential to control and reduce the spread of COVID-19. The most recent COVID-19 guidelines can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . Prevention Getting Vaccinated - Updated COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and reliable way to help build protection from infection and severe disease. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months & older should receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> (recommended doses vary by age and immune status). - A new booster shot for COVID-19 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The latest version of the COVID-19 booster is a monovalent vaccine designed to target the XBB.1.5 strain of the Omicron variant, offering more protection against the strain lineage and circulating related subvariants. Most insurance companies are expected to provide coverage for COVID-19 boosters. Amid rising cases and hospitalizations nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also recommended COVID-19 vaccination updates for everyone aged 6 months and older to protect against serious illness. - The CDC’s Bridge Access Program <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> will provide free COVID-19 vaccines until December 2024 to ensure uninsured adults can continue free access to these vaccines. Read more information about recommendations for the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccines here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . - Visit Vaccines.gov <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> to identify pharmacies with available doses and those participating in the Bridge Access Program. Wearing a Face Mask: NOT ALL MASKS ARE EQUAL - Wearing a KF94 or KN95 mask provides stronger protection if you have COVID-19 and leave isolation. Experts say that those vulnerable with a high chance of getting severe COVID-19 should consider wearing a mask indoors or in crowded spaces. This is especially true if you have a weakened immune system, are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease. - Although masks effectively reduce transmission, it is essential to know which type of mask is best for you to wear to offer the highest level of protection. To learn more about the different types of masks and how they are used, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . Testing Types of Testing - There are different types of diagnostic tests to identify COVID-19. In most situations, a rapid antigen test or a PCR can tell you if you currently have COVID-19. - Confusion has emerged regarding antibody tests, which detect the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 in your blood that may be produced during infection with COVID-19 or by vaccination, as they have resulted in high false favorable rates. It is essential to know that the CDC does not recommend antibody testing to determine whether someone is currently infected with COVID-19 and should therefore not be used to guide decisions on whether to stop isolation, return to work, or other places where people congregate. When to Get Tested - The CDC recommends testing immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> - If you have been exposed to COVID-19 but do not have symptoms, the CDC recommends waiting at least 5 full days after your exposure before taking a test. - The FDA has extended the expiration date of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates. Find out if your test has a new expiration date here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . Treatments and Medications Treatment Options - There are several FDA-approved prescription antiviral medications to treat COVID-19. - The preferred treatment option is Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill that must be taken within 5 days of symptom onset. - The IV antiviral remdesivir, also known as Veklury, is shown to be just as effective as Paxlovid, and treatment must be started within 7 days of symptom onset. Remdesivir is administered intravenously once daily over three days and is appropriate for inpatient and outpatient use. - If neither Paxlovid nor remdesivir is available or these treatments are inappropriate for you, Lagevrio, another oral antiviral, is also available. - These medications are only meant for those at risk of severe illness and complications due to COVID-19. Find out if you qualify for these treatments here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . - When you test positive for COVID, make an appointment with your healthcare providers to discuss treatment options and determine which treatment is best for you. - Find more information about Paxlovid, remdesivir, and Lagevrio here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . Remdesivir Treatment Centers - Several state-sponsored sites administering remdesivir are located in Boston/Roxbury, Worcester, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Lawrence, Hyannis, Fairhaven/New Bedford, and Everett. These sites will work to arrange transportation to and from the treatment site with patients if needed. Contact information for each remdesivir administration site can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> . 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: decker4rep.com/2021/mental-health-services-and-resources. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> 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=001iFjY7o_e7ZY1CkH8Njqs6qMN6Kccfot09-lDl22DjVc…> or by calling 877-898-3411. As always, please contact me with questions or concerns at Marjorie.Decker(a)mahouse.gov. 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Fwd: [Porter square] Fwd: Fw: Textile pickup Thurs. 10/5
by RUTH RYALS 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

HI Again - I forgot to add that you can drop them off anytime from 8:00am on Wed. - Norma Hi Neighbors - I have arranged for a pickup of textiles on Thursday Oct. 5th. Our Dept. of Public Works contracts with Helpsy to keep them out of the landfill. https://www.helpsy.co/ Please bring any of the below items by 10:00pm Wed. Oct. 4th to Cambridge Cohousing- 175 Richdale Ave. Go to the driveway on the left side of the building. You can leave your items in the cart in front of the tan trash enclosure starting @ 8:00am on Wed. morning. They accept all clean and dry clothing, textiles, shoes, and accessories (like hats and belts), even pieces with stains or missing buttons, can be re‐used and repurposed to make a new product. However, nothing should be wet or moldy. Thanks - Norma (617-306-4916)

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Fwd: Pls share Oct. 14 city-wide block party with Porter Square folks?
by Comcast 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

Of course, it can’t be as good as ours! Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net ________________________________ From: Lauren Marshall <lmarshall(a)cambridgecf.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:31:03 AM To: rryals(a)comcast.net <rryals(a)comcast.net> Subject: Pls share Oct. 14 city-wide block party with Porter Square folks? Hi Ruth, I’m a North Cambridge resident and I work at the Cambridge Community Foundation. We’re hosting a ‘everyone is invited’ block party Saturday, Oct. 14 and I’m reaching out to see if you can help us circulate this invitation to the Porter Square neighbor networks and if you have other suggestions on ways we can get the word out to your communities. We have flyers and could provide those if businesses are willing to post. You’ll see this event is tied to our new strategic plan for Cambridge, and would be very happy to come and present to your board or a community meeting if that’s of interest. I’m providing some copy on the event below, in addition to the attached invitation. Thanks for considering this request and please let me know what you’re able to do! All best, lauren More information about the Oct. 14 block party: The Cambridge Community Foundation is the foundation for all of Cambridge, working to ensure Cambridge is vibrant, just, and equitable for all. They are hosting a city-wide block party on Saturday, October 14 at Starlight Square in Central. Free and open to all residents of all ages. The block party marks the launch of CCF’s new strategic plan to ensure social cohesion exists and economic mobility thrives in our city. You will learn, taste, hear, and share at this event. Food from six local restaurants. Three live bands. One 300 seat table along Bishop Allen Drive for conversation among neighbors. Shopping at the farmers market and small businesses. Food security information from local nonprofits. An interactive community art project. Sports activities too. More on CCF at cambridgecf.org Lauren Marshall VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT [https://cambridgecom.img.email/images/641b08d759e7c.png]<https://cambridgecf.org/> 99 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge, MA 02139 | 617.865.4789<tel:617.865.4789> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/cambridge_cf>[LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/3304574/>[Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeCCF/>[Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/cambridge_cf/>[https://cambridgecom.icns.email/icon/fa-solid-32-emailcircle-666666.png]<https://cambridgecf.org/follow> [https://cambridgecom.img.email/images/6418a2ca517c5.png]<https://cambridgecf.org/2022-annual-report/>

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Fwd: You can take a walk AND help us distribute Candidate Forum flyers in your neighborhood!
by raryals 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

*PSNA, Baldwin Neighbors, and ACN are hosting our City Council Candidates Forum on October 18th at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, 2nd Flr auditorium, from 7-9pm. * This is a Wednesday night and is in lieu of our usual third Thursday of the month meeting. I have attached the flyer we are posting and circulating throughout our neighborhoods. *We need folks to help post the flyers or drop them at doors in the area around Porter Square, Neighborhood Nine and North Cambridge. * You can also email this poster to your email friends! P*lease reply to this email and let me know if you are willing to help.* I will gladly print a handful/stack for you to distribute/post on your walk about this area or in your neighborhood! Ruth -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Reminder: Questions for City Council Candidates!
by raryals 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

*PSNA Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 21st, 7-9 pm* Porter Square Neighbors Association, Baldwin Neighborhood Council and Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods host a City Council Candidate Forum every two years as we prepare to elect a new City Council. As PSNA works with the other sponsors to frame questions for the candidates this year, we would like input on the issues of most concern, right now, in our neighborhood. While we will not be able to ask all of your questions at the Forum on Oct 18th, this is a chance to inform the final list of topics and questions. Join us *in person* (at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2-078) or *on Zoom*, 7-9 pm and let's make a list! You can also submit a question at: bit.ly/forumquestions2023 **************************** Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82973160844?pwd=OEE1WjlNTURzOGpSUWRua3BWQ2tDZz09 Meeting ID: 829 7316 0844 Passcode: 662967 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,82973160844#,,,,*662967# US -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: PSNA Meeting, Thursday, 21st, 7-9pm - Questions for City Council Candidates!
by raryals 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 11:54 AM Subject: PSNA Meeting, Thursday, 21st, 7-9pm - Questions for City Council Candidates! To: PSNA <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> This is the link to post a question, but also bring it to the PSNA meeting next Thursday. bit.ly/forumquestions2023. Thanks, Ruth On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 2:57 AM raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> wrote: > As many of you know, Porter Square Neighbors Association, Baldwin > Neighborhood Council and Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods host a City > Council Candidate Forum every two years as we prepare to elect a new City > Council. > > This year the Forum will takes place on October 18th at Lesley University > Hall auditorium. It will be recorded by CCTV for replay soon thereafter. > > As we (the planning group) work to frame the questions we will ask > candidates this year, we would like your input on the issues most of > concern to you, right now, in your neighborhood. > > Our meeting this month is a great opportunity to tell us what you want to > ask. While we will not be able to ask all of your questions, this is your > chance to inform our final list of topics and questions. > > So, join us i*n person* (at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1815+Mass+Ave,+Rm+2?entry=gmail&source=g>-078) > 7-9 pm, *or on Zoom* (the link will be sent out a couple days before the > meeting) and let's make a list! > > I am looking forward to seeing you there, > Ruth > _._,_._,_ _._,_._,_

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Fwd: PSNA September 21st Meeting, 7-9 PM
by raryals 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

PSNA September 21st Meeting, 7-9pm! Porter Square Neighbors Association, Baldwin Neighborhood Council and Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods host a City Council Candidate Forum every two years as we prepare to elect a new City Council. As PSNA works with the other sponsors to frame questions for the candidates this year, we would like input on the issues of most concern, right now, in our neighborhood. While we will not be able to ask all of your questions, this is a chance to inform the final list of topics and questions. Join us *in person* (at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2-078) or *on Zoom*, 7-9 pm and let's make a list! *************************************************************************************************************** Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82973160844?pwd=OEE1WjlNTURzOGpSUWRua3BWQ2tDZz09 Meeting ID: 829 7316 0844 Passcode: 662967 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,82973160844#,,,,*662967# US Dial by your location • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc8UMzkM6H --

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Fwd: can
by raryals 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Norma, I am forwarding this notice from Cambridge CoHousing because it is one of many good informational sessions happening throughout the city. Some of the sessions include just a few who are running, like this one, and some forums invite all of the candidates like the PSNA City Council Candidate Forum on Oct 18, 7-9pm at Lesley University Hall. Some of the forums then publish endorsements, like CCC and ABC. PSNA does not endorse candidates, nor do we want the listserv to turn into political jousting. However, we are happy to help folks get the information they need to vote intelligently. Please attend as many of these sessions as you can. Look at all of the candidate's websites. Ask all of the candidates questions. Then make an informed decision in November! Ruth Ruth Ryals rryals(a)comcast.net ------------------------------ *From:* Norma Wassel <normawassel(a)gmail.com> *Sent:* Monday, September 18, 2023 11:40:39 AM *To:* Ruth Ryals <rryals(a)comcast.net> *Subject:* Fwd: can Hi Ruth - I didn't want to send this to the PSA email list without checking with you first as there might be concern that the events are partisan. Thanks - Norma Hello Everyone - As in the past, Cambridge Cohousing has hosted candidates running for elected office to learn more about their positions in issues facing our city. This year, these include mitigating the climate crisis, AHO/Affordable Housing Overlay, review of the city's charter, pending contract for our public school teachers, bike lanes, covid-19, and more. You are invited to learn more about the below candidates' positions and give them your feedback. (Please note that these are not endorsements as there are many residents who live here have a range of opinions!) Sept. 24 - Sunday - 10:30am - 12 noon - Sumbul Siddiqui and Ayehsa Wilson Sept. 27 - Wed. - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Federico Mutchnik (our neighbor on Richdale Ave.!) Oct. 13 - Friday - 7:00 - 8:00pm - Patty Nolan Location: Cambridge Cohousing - 175 Richdale Ave. - between Walden and Raymond Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. - Norma 617-306-4916

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PSNA Meeting, Thursday, 21st, 7-9pm - Questions for City Council Candidates!
by raryals 15 Sep '23

15 Sep '23

As many of you know, Porter Square Neighbors Association, Baldwin Neighborhood Council and Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods host a City Council Candidate Forum every two years as we prepare to elect a new City Council. This year the Forum will takes place on October 18th at Lesley University Hall auditorium. It will be recorded by CCTV for replay soon thereafter. As we (the planning group) work to frame the questions we will ask candidates this year, we would like your input on the issues most of concern to you, right now, in your neighborhood. Our meeting this month is a great opportunity to tell us what you want to ask. While we will not be able to ask all of your questions, this is your chance to inform our final list of topics and questions. So, join us i*n person* (at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2-078) 7-9 pm, *or on Zoom* (the link will be sent out a couple days before the meeting) and let's make a list! I am looking forward to seeing you there, Ruth -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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