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Meetings in Somerville this week!
by raryals 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/09/26/attend-somerville-meetings-for-sept…

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Meetings in Cambridge this week!
by raryals 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/09/26/attend-cambridge-meetings-for-sept-…

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Participatory Budgeting (PB) deadline is Oct1
by raryals 29 Sep '24

29 Sep '24

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members through civic engagement to decide how to spend part of a public budget. PB… Participatory Budgeting https://search.app/zniTFU3rQiw8Mrdq7

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Participatory Budgeting deadline Oct1
by raryals 29 Sep '24

29 Sep '24

Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [trees] correction: MBTA plans to cut down even more trees in Asbestos contaminated Alewife wetland
by raryals 29 Sep '24

29 Sep '24

Register and speak up! Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charles Teague <charles.d.teague(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 5:15 PM Subject: [trees] correction: MBTA plans to cut down even more trees in Asbestos contaminated Alewife wetland To: Cambridge Trees LIST <cambridge-trees-core(a)googlegroups.com> fixed the link to sign up for Monday zoom Folks, after more than a year of planning "behind closed doors", the MBTA is revealing its construction plan for a Red Line tunnel access in an Asbestos contaminated area of the former WR Grace site near Alewife Station. They will cut down about *25 "significant" trees* (as defined by our Tree Protection Ordinance), many small trees, and clear all the understory. Since it's in a wetland, the MBTA will need to excavate another area to replace the flood storage, likely *killing more trees* BUT our MBTA isn't revealing that yet. And actual construction needs even more area and more tree damage. This wetland was planned to remain as the "urban wild" that it is, complete with birds, animals, and insects. MBTA plans concrete and black asphalt instead. Remember, the “ <https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/08/08/mbta-must-implement-a-code-of-condu…>*MBTA coverup of illegal tree cutting in wetland" <https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/08/08/mbta-must-implement-a-code-of-condu…> *... where they killed another 70 trees in Alewife. *Register right NOW:* The MBTA is presenting on Zoom 6pm THIS Monday, at the same time our city council is discussing a city-wide upzoning. Show that we care by zooming in *OR at least register below (I'm assured that simply registering is important)*. Show the MBTA we're paying attention. https://www.mbta.com/events/2024-09-30/public-meeting-red-line-hi-rail-acce… If you get to speak, tell the MBTA to put this somewhere less CRAZY. Remind them that decontamination is horribly expensive and they are wasting our money as well as risking the health of all the children using fields and playgrounds at Russell Field. And the health of folks living nearby, including the very dense affordable housing complexes. For much more detailed and precise information see the Alewife Study Group newsletter <https://alewife.org/newsletter-39-sept-24-2024/> !! *Then zoom in 7pm THIS Wed Oct 2 for Cambridge4Trees (click here) <https://www.cambridge4trees.org/r?u=JJMjk_wtd3JF3wIW6NwghSLO3TW1lRufayTtU1A…>* Our asbestos watchdogs, the Alewife Study Group, will present new details and discuss ways to protect the community and save trees. Inject your $0.02 !! Charles Teague, "be informed, check Cambridge Day.com every day!" -- 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/CAN%3DHs0qZain3TO4Db… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cambridge-trees-core/CAN%3DHs0qZain3TO4Db…> .

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Fwd: Daily Update - September 27, 2024: Submit Your Ideas for Participatory Budgeting
by raryals 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

A lot of info in here: Particioatory Budget submissions deadline Oct 2, Cambridge Science Frstival, and more mentioned in parking and traffic … Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: City of Cambridge <pio(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM Subject: Daily Update - September 27, 2024: Submit Your Ideas for Participatory Budgeting To: <raryals(a)gmail.com> View as Webpage <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Submit Ideas for the 11th Participatory Budgeting Process by October 1 [image: PB Voters on stairs] <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Reminder: Community members can submit ideas now through October 1 for the 11th cycle of Participatory Budgeting. The City will allocate $1 million for winning projects that will be included in next year’s Budget. Both operating and capital projects are eligible for funding. Learn More <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> WHAT'S NEW Parking and Traffic Impacts September 28-29 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Submit Ideas for the 11th Participatory Budgeting Process by October 1 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Annual Bow Tie Ride on September 29 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Preschool Program Application for 2025-2026 School Year Opens October 1 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Cambridge College Success Initiative Celebrates 10 Years <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> MIT Shuttles to Carnival Schedule on September 29 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Cambridge Science Festival Guide <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Members Sought for Cambridge Veterans Advisory Committee <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> View All News <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Cambridge Preschool Program Application for 2025-2026 School Year Opens October 1 <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Applications for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted Tuesday, October 1 – Thursday, October 31, 2024. Overseen by the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood, CPP is a publicly-funded program that provides access to free preschool for every 4-year-old and some 3-year-olds living in Cambridge through a streamlined application and matching process. Cambridge residents who will turn 4 years old or 3 years old by August 31, 2025 are eligible to apply to CPP for enrollment in the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Cambridge College Success Initiative Celebrates 10 Years [image: Cambridge College Success Initiative] <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> As college students across the country return to campus this September, Cambridge residents supported by the City’s College Success Initiative (CSI) are starting their fall semester at Bunker Hill Community College and UMass Boston. In addition to course schedules and textbooks, CSI students are beginning their semester with a critical resource: a College Success Coach dedicated to supporting their college journey. CSI was created in 2014 to advance the college completion rate of Cambridge residents who are historically underrepresented in higher education, including immigrants, first-generation students, and students from low-income households. In honor of CSI’s 10th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the Initiative’s impact on more than 360 Cambridge residents’ college and career pathways over the past decade. Learn More <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Members Sought for Cambridge Veterans Advisory Committee [image: veteran and flag] <https://5wdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lheOzvCz5XJX9Fy0ONlY4r7CcQluA_iB7d…> Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking members to serve on the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will support the Department of Veterans Service in fulfilling part of its purpose to: - Assist in providing information to persons who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, and their families concerning their rights and privileges under federal, state, and local laws; - Assist veterans in preparing for new entrepreneurial, employment, training and retraining opportunities for further education or employment; - Encourage and support outreach and participation to veterans from underserved populations to include the Center for Minority Veteran, Women Veterans Network, etc. - Liaise on behalf of the Department of Veterans Services with local businesses and organizations. - Keep informed as to the programs or facilities of any organizations, whether public or private, of service to or of interest to veterans and their families. 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Fwd: Community Meeting on September 26: Mass Ave Planning Study
by raryals 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cambridge Community Development Department <commplan(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 10:15 AM Subject: Community Meeting on September 26: Mass Ave Planning Study To: <raryals(a)gmail.com> MAPS Meeting: A Focus on North Mass Ave <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> Community Meeting! North Mass Ave + Porter Square Kick-off September 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. We will be hosting a community meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS): A Focus on North Mass Ave on September 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join us for our first of three community meetings focusing on North Mass Ave, including Porter Square. In our last phase of work for Mass Ave we focused on the area South of Porter Square where our team developed a collective vision and set of draft recommendations for that area. Now we will be meeting to discuss initial analysis and findings of North Mass Ave, and define our vision and goals for this study area. We will - Work together to understand the needs and hopes for North Mass Ave, including Porter Square. - Outline the next phases of the planning study this fall, including the zoning process. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> . Please register <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…>in advance: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkduCgqT8vE9Tpq-K3vV0oYFTF42… <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting. Remind me, what is MAPS? The Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) is led by the Cambridge Community Development Department. We are creating a vision plan for what Massachusetts Avenue will look like in 2040 between Alewife Brook Parkway and Cambridge Common. This plan will study many things like land use, zoning, urban design, housing, climate resiliency, small business support, mobility, and public space. The team will work with the community to develop a shared vision that will guide future development. Visit our website for more information and learn how to get involved: www.cambridgema.gov/massaveplan <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> Sign up for our email list <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> to stay up-to-date on project announcements and community events. For additional information please contact massaveplan(a)cambridgema.gov. Sign Up for Email Updates <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> Don't forget! Our Zoning Division has launched a monthly newsletter to help make zoning fun and accessible. Zoning impacts all of our lives, but the zoning code can be hard to understand. This newsletter will give you monthly updates on zoning changes that are making our City a better place to live and work. Get the Zoning Newsletter <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> [image: Facebook] <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> [image: Twitter] <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> [image: Instagram] <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> CambridgeMA.gov/CDD <https://x8ol6nrab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jq03TttUWlafnYIzR6NXcn7c7zqdG8Ct5t…> Cambridge Community Development Department | 344 Broadway | Cambridge, MA 02139 US Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001vdfFTILEd-8VYwSfpOv9zg%3D&…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001vdfFTILEd-8VYwSfpOv9zg%3D&…> | Our Privacy Policy <https://www.cambridgema.gov/privacystatement> | Constant Contact Data Notice <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact>

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Fwd: [Porter square] Zoning changes - Cambridge Day article 9/24/24
by raryals 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Upzoning citywide. Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: 'Carolyn' via Porter Square Neighbors Association < portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 12:07 AM Subject: [Porter square] Zoning changes - Cambridge Day article 9/24/24 To: CNA Listserv <cambridgeport(a)groups.io>, PSNA LIST < portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> This is dated 9/24/24 Cambridge multifamily zoning process paused for the week out of concern about amendments - Cambridge Day <https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/09/24/cambridge-multifamily-zoning-proces…> Cambridge multifamily zoning process paused for the week out of concern ... Alyssa Chen A proposal for multifamily-building zoning has been delayed due to concerns that forwarding it now could lock in... <https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/09/24/cambridge-multifamily-zoning-proces…> Carolyn -- View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/portersquare/topic-id/message-id -- To post to this group, send email to portersquare(a)googlegroups.com Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/portersquare To unsubscribe from this group, send email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Porter Square Neighbors Association" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/1518358082.1200074.172723722… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/1518358082.1200074.172723722…> .

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Community Meeting #1 - 2072 Mass Ave
by raryals 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

FYI Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jason Korb <jkorb(a)capstonecommunities.com> Date: Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 11:32 AM Subject: 2072 To: Ruth Ryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> CC: Mathieu Zahler <mzahler(a)mpzdevelopment.com>, William Kennerly < wkennerly(a)capstonecommunities.com>, Sean Hope <sdhope77(a)gmail.com> Hi Ruth - can you pls post this on the PSNA? Thx! [image: 2072 AHO Meeting 1 Announcement.png] Sent from my iPhone

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PSNA meeting 9/19, 7-9 pm!
by raryals 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

At our September 19th meeting we will review evidence of drug use, growing drug use refuse in/near the Square, and recent arrests for active drug use in the Square. We have invited representatives from the Cambridge Police Department, the new CARE (unarmed response) team and the Department of Public Works to talk to us about what is happening and what we can do to help clean up the Square. We have invited representatives of Porter Square businesses and shopping center management to join us as well. Please join us, *In-Person:* We meet in Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Rm 2-078 (2nd flr). *On Zoom:* PSNA Sept 19, 2024 Zoom Meeting Sep 19, 2024 07:00 PM EST Meeting ID 831 2891 2021 Passcode 525980 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83128912021?pwd=IRFa2Y6WgyPXYoFqpoKaVCziC9b9y0.1 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83128912021?pwd=IRFa2Y6WgyPXYoFqpoKaVCziC9b9y0.1> Thank you, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/08/cambri… https://seeclickfix.com/manage/activity/issues/reported #17410386 - Remove porter sq. Porta-Potties <https://seeclickfix.com/issues/17410386> #17413374 - Increased amount of trash and needles <https://seeclickfix.com/issues/17413374> #17052720 - Needle Pickup <https://seeclickfix.com/issues/17052720> #16842883 - Needle Pickup <https://seeclickfix.com/issues/16842883>

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