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Fwd: Address for Cambridge History event tonightoday!
by raryals 30 May '24

30 May '24

Forgive the donation plea. But a worthy organization. The party tonight is free to attend! But try to let them know you are coming. Ruth Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Marieke Van Damme <cambridgehistorical(a)mg2.lglcrm.net> Date: Thu, May 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM Subject: Make a difference for Cambridge today! The value of Verna’s Donuts, digging up animal bones in the backyard, and tales of youthful hijinks are just some of the stories we’ve heard during our spring residency at our pop-up History Center. We’re grateful to everyone who has come out and shared with us at 2322 Mass Ave <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2322+Mass+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>. in North Cambridge. This space has embodied our value of experimentation and serves as a pilot for future pop-up centers around the city. Plus, it’s been fun! We’re wrapping up this month, but not before we throw one last party. *Will we see you there this **Thursday, May 30?* <https://historycambridge.org/events/may-30-closing-party/> We’re also wrapping up our spring appeal and need your help to make our goal. *Can we count on your gift today?* Your donation <https://historycambridge.org/support-us/> will be put to work immediately, planning programs to bring people together around history. As the weather improves, you’ll find us out and about in Cambridge. Look for us in parks, at community events, and at block parties this summer and fall <https://historycambridge.org/events/>. We can’t – and don’t want to! – do this work without you. Thank you for your support as we use history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge more vibrant and cohesive. Sincerely, Marieke Van Damme, Executive Director Laura Roberts, Chair, Programs Committee Beth Folsom, Program Manager

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Event tonight!
by raryals 30 May '24

30 May '24

https://historycambridge.org/events/may-30-closing-party/ https://historycambridge.org/events/may-30-closing-party/

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Fwd: Apartment
by raryals 30 May '24

30 May '24

I chatted with this very nice person today while gardening. She is here with her daughter, who is at Harvard. If you have anything coming up, reach out to Coco directly. Ruth Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Consuelo Contreras <consuelo.x.contreras(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM Subject: Apartment To: <raryals(a)gmail.com> Hi Ruth, Thanks for chatting with me today. I am looking for two bedroom or one bedroom flex. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much! Cheers, Coco Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: [trees] Fwd: Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series | Community Gardens as a Resilience Tool
by raryals 28 May '24

28 May '24

forward it on! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Heather Hoffman <heather.m.hoffman.1957(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM Subject: [trees] Fwd: Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series | Community Gardens as a Resilience Tool To: Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods < association-of-cambridge-neighborhoods(a)googlegroups.com>, GREEN CAMBRIDGE LIST <greencambridge(a)googlegroups.com>, Cambridge Trees LIST < cambridge-trees-core(a)googlegroups.com>, livable Cambridge open < livablecambridge(a)googlegroups.com> I thought people might be interested in attending a program that seems to assume that the natural world, and not just technology, could play an important role in enhancing climate resilience, while building community and creating beauty and maybe even not costing several million dollars. Heather Hoffman ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: MAPC Communications <communications(a)mapc.org> Date: Tue, May 28, 2024 at 12:08 PM Subject: Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series | Community Gardens as a Resilience Tool [image: Purely decorative. Yellow, white, and blue horizontal waves.] Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series | 2024 Community Gardens as a Resilience Tool In this session, we will explore the many co-benefits of community gardens, including strengthened community connections and increased accessibility to food growing. You will hear from practitioners – soon to be announced – who are doing this work on the ground and advancing their community’s climate resilience goals. Questions? Please contact Van Du (vdu(a)mapc.org) Wednesday June 12, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) Register <https://jqfo5obab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fXVRkoCaCOYZ9yVL5R9qLriXvtOchgIL-d…> Learn more about the Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series on the program's webpage <https://jqfo5obab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fXVRkoCaCOYZ9yVL5R9qLriXvtOchgIL-d…>. You will also find the recordings, slides, and information about previous Speaker Series sessions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambridge Trees CORE" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cambridge-trees-core+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cambridge-trees-core/CAKZ_dR-3D7vMD%3Duop… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cambridge-trees-core/CAKZ_dR-3D7vMD%3Duop…> . -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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https://www.facebook.com/share/X8SDpxdvMPtPiha6/?mibextid=WC7FNe
by raryals 25 May '24

25 May '24

https://www.facebook.com/share/X8SDpxdvMPtPiha6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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Fwd: Mass Ave Planning Study - May 29 Open House
by raryals 24 May '24

24 May '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Friedman, Jerry <jfriedman(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Fri, May 24, 2024 at 12:28 PM Subject: Mass Ave Planning Study - May 29 Open House To: Friedman, Jerry <jfriedman(a)cambridgema.gov> Cc: Kane, Drew <dkane(a)cambridgema.gov>, Christi Apicella < capicella(a)bowman.com>, Kelleher, Kristen <kkelleher(a)cambridgema.gov>, Reker, Andrew <areker(a)cambridgema.gov>, Meuse, Stephen < smeuse(a)cambridgema.gov>, Allen, Allyson <aallen(a)cambridgema.gov> Hello Members of the Mass Ave Partial Construction Working Group – We wanted to let you know about an upcoming (May 29) Open House for the *Mass Ave Planning Study* (see attached info). As you will recall, the Planning Study is being run by the Community Development Dept. (CDD) and focuses on a long-term vision for the Mass Ave Corridor, specifically elements beyond the scope of our Partial Construction Project (land use, zoning, streetscape, etc.). Their upcoming Open House will be focused on the section of Mass Ave south of Porter Square. My colleague Drew Kane from CDD would appreciate your help in spreading the word about this event (and of course you may enjoy attending as well)! Thanks in advance, and hope you have a great long weekend! *Jerry Friedman, P.E.* Supervising Engineer Cambridge Department of Public Works 147 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 617-349-9720 *Office hours:* *M 8:30am-**8pm* *T, W, TH 8:30am-5pm* *F 8:30am-**noon* -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Lots of closures!
by raryals 24 May '24

24 May '24

https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/New…

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Fwd: Full Agenda - May 21, 2024 (Tue) - Planning Board
by raryals 16 May '24

16 May '24

Please review the agenda package attached re the proposal to allow multi family zoning citywide. Ruth p.s. my house is a three family and almost every dwelling in this immediate neighborhood is 2-3 family historically. Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Swaathi Joseph <NoReply(a)iqm2.com> Date: Thu, May 16, 2024 at 10:49 AM Subject: Full Agenda - May 21, 2024 (Tue) - Planning Board To: PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Cambridge Planning Board. Members of the public can provide comments by 5:00 P.M. the day before the meeting to planningboardcomment(a)cambridgema.gov, view the meeting online or on cable television within Cambridge, and attend virtually online or by telephone. Register for Zoom Webinar to participate in real time (before or during the meeting): https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r_c73cuyT2m8nI47MgCa5Q Check your e-mail (including spam/junk folder) for confirmation. If you do not have a computer or e-mail address, attend via phone: Dial: 312-626-6799 or 929-436-2866 or 301-715-8592 or 346-248-7799 or 669-900-6833 or 253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 814 5754 2421 Review Information about Remote Planning Board Meetings: www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/remoteplanningbo… If you have questions about remote meetings, please call Swaathi Joseph at 617-349-4668. Please see the attached Full Agenda document for the following meeting: *Planning Board* Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:30 PM Remote Meeting, Cambridge, MA 02139 Download PDF Full Agenda <https://CambridgeMA.IQM2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=4074> | View Web Full Agenda <https://CambridgeMA.IQM2.com//Citizens/detail_meeting.aspx?ID=4535> Document Modified: 5/15/2024 7:21 PM If you no longer wish to be included in this distribution list you can remove yourself through the meeting web portal or reply to this message.

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Fwd: Members Sought for Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board
by raryals 15 May '24

15 May '24

Please someone from North/West Cambridge/Porter Square or Baldwin areas volunteer. We need more art in this part of town! Ruth *City of Cambridge* *Contact:* Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer PIO(a)cambridgema.gov <pio(a)cambridgema.gov> *For Immediate Release* *Members Sought for Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board * *Cambridge, MA, May 15, 2024* -- Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board. The Arts Council Advisory Board provides guidance and advice on enhancing the lives of the residents of Cambridge through the arts; stimulates public awareness of the arts; and develops ways to improve the aesthetic experience of the people living, working, playing and passing through the city. Ideal candidates would be experienced in some phase of artistic expression, creation, performance, production, finance or organization. The City of Cambridge is committed to advancing a culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All board and commission members in Cambridge must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Advisory Board consists of 9-15 members appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council to a 3-year term. The Board currently meets virtually on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m., but is expected to resume in-person meetings in the near future. Individuals interested in being considered should apply by using the city’s online application system at *cambridgema.gov/apply <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.JmKmPcgDaI7iSr5P…>* and find the Arts Council Advisory Board in the list of Current Vacancies. A cover letter and résumé or summary of applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, June 17, 2024. *-###-* City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Executive Office, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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PSNA Meeting with Joanne Kossuth of Lesley University
by raryals 14 May '24

14 May '24

PSNA May 16th, 7-9pm -- What is going on with Lesley University? May 16, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) We have invited Joanne Kossuth, Chief Operations, Lesley University, to join the next PSNA meeting to discuss what is going on with Lesley. We meet *in-person at Lesley University Hall, this time in Rm **3-098* (where we have moved for just this meeting to avoid senior week noise) and *on Zoom* (the link is below) ************************ We have all read about the sale of many of their properties and the coming/going of tenants in Lesley University's rental properties. We worry about what so much change means for Lesley University and for our neighborhoods. Lesley is an important part of our neighborhood; they provide us with meeting spaces; they partner with us on Mass Ave and Porter Square Clean-Up events, and are allies on many other activities; they offer space for some great spots to see art, attend lectures, and eat. We need them to be healthy as well as actively engaged with us. Please come with your questions and stories of how you have interacted with Lesley since COVID changed the world for most of us. *********************************** Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292662327?pwd=ZDRCQ2lEOHRiN0lpSWR5VUJmaE1VUT09 Meeting ID: 842 9266 2327 Passcode: 494752 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,84292662327#,,,,*494752# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,84292662327#,,,,*494752# US (New York) --- Dial by your location: • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com https://portersquare.net/ https://www.facebook.com/PorterSquareNeighbors

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