Somerville - Foss Park - 10:00am
Cambridge - Cambridge Common - 10:45am
This Monday April 20th marks the 234th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Cambridge and Somerville both share a very proud history that put us at the forefront of our nation’s battle for independence. Come and join in the remembrance and reenactments organized by our Veterans Services departments and share with your family a big piece of our local history.
For information on the Somerville Celebration at Foss Park
http://www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1435
For information on the Cambridge Celebration at the Cambridge Common
http://www.cambridgema.gov/VET/NewsDetail.cfm?story_id=2099
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
SPRING CLEANING PART II: RECYCLE
Cambridge
In addition to cleaning out your closets this spring, perhaps it time to go through the garage and basement. Some of the items that residents would typically throw away on trash day could now be very easily recycled or much more safely disposed of.
At the DPW yard at 147 Hampshire St the city maintains a top notch recycling yard that accepts a variety of items from scrap metal to old computers. So if you find yourself rummaging through the dark corners of your basement wondering how your going to make some room, take a look at the various items you might be able to recycle at the drop off center.
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/Dropoff.html
Additionally the City hosts a number of Hazardous Waste collection days at the Concord Armory.
This year the first one is being held on April 25th. It’s a great opportunity to get rid of chemicals that you may have accumulated over the years. Just load up your trunk and drive through the line, you don’t even have to get out of your car. Workers will unload you and you are on your way in no time.
For information about the items collected please visit
(http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/schedules/hseHazard.html)
It important that we all contribute to a better environment and proper disposal of harmful chemicals and keeping our recyclable out of landfills can have a tremendous impact on our community.
Some other useful information:
Separate yard waste collection begins the week of April 6th
(http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/yardwaste.html)
Multi-family buildings with 6 units or more are eligible for free wheeled recycling toters. DPW will label them for “paper/cardboard” and “containers” and deliver them to your building. To request recycling toters, visit
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/toter_request.html.
In addition to cleaning out your closets this spring, perhaps it time to go through the garage and basement. Some of the items that residents would typically throw away on trash day could now be very easily recycled or much more safely disposed of.
At the DPW yard at 147 Hampshire St the city maintains a top notch recycling yard that accepts a variety of items from scrap metal to old computers. So if you find yourself rummaging through the dark corners of your basement wondering how your going to make some room, take a look at the various items you might be able to recycle at the drop off center.
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/Dropoff.html
Additionally the City hosts a number of Hazardous Waste collection days at the Concord Armory.
This year the first one is being held on April 25th. It’s a great opportunity to get rid of chemicals that you may have accumulated over the years. Just load up your trunk and drive through the line, you don’t even have to get out of your car. Workers will unload you and you are on your way in no time.
For information about the items collected please visit
(http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/schedules/hseHazard.html)
It important that we all contribute to a better environment and proper disposal of harmful chemicals and keeping our recyclable out of landfills can have a tremendous impact on our community.
Some other useful information:
Separate yard waste collection begins the week of April 6th
(http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/yardwaste.html)
Multi-family buildings with 6 units or more are eligible for free wheeled recycling toters. DPW will label them for “paper/cardboard” and “containers” and deliver them to your building. To request recycling toters, visit
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/toter_request.html.
SPRING CLEANING PART I: DONATE
Cambridge /Somerville
Spring is here and that means its time for Spring Cleaning. This year in particular keep in mind the many options that you have instead of sending your old treasures to the trash heap. As you sort through your closets, attics and storage bins please realize that many of these items would be welcomed donations at a variety of local charities. The Cambridge Public Works website has a list of local charities that would be happy to accept a variety of donations. Just give your local non profit a call and see if one of your items could enjoy a second life in a new home. Being part of a community means that we all do our part in the times we are facing
For a list of Charities accepting donations please visit
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/donaterecycle.html
Spring is here and that means its time for Spring Cleaning. This year in particular keep in mind the many options that you have instead of sending your old treasures to the trash heap. As you sort through your closets, attics and storage bins please realize that many of these items would be welcomed donations at a variety of local charities. The Cambridge Public Works website has a list of local charities that would be happy to accept a variety of donations. Just give your local non profit a call and see if one of your items could enjoy a second life in a new home. Being part of a community means that we all do our part in the times we are facing
For a list of Charities accepting donations please visit
http://www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/departments/recycle/donaterecycle.html
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Budget Forum April 1st
Century Bank, 400 Mystic Ave, Medford map
right off Route 93, near Somerville
7-9pm
For anyone curious about the budget process going into the 2010 fiscal year, Senator Patricia Jehlen's office has organized an informational event in Medford, right near the Somerville border. Representatives Paul Donato, Jim Dwyer, Sean Garballey, Jason Lewis, Denise Provost, Carl Sciortino and myself are sponsoring the event as well.
The budget itself is a complex process, and if you would like to learn more, this forum will provide some answers. The speakers will include:
David Sullivan, Legal Counsel to the Governor's Office of Administration and Finance
Noah Berger, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center
Judy Meredith, Executive Director of One Massachusetts
right off Route 93, near Somerville
7-9pm
For anyone curious about the budget process going into the 2010 fiscal year, Senator Patricia Jehlen's office has organized an informational event in Medford, right near the Somerville border. Representatives Paul Donato, Jim Dwyer, Sean Garballey, Jason Lewis, Denise Provost, Carl Sciortino and myself are sponsoring the event as well.
The budget itself is a complex process, and if you would like to learn more, this forum will provide some answers. The speakers will include:
David Sullivan, Legal Counsel to the Governor's Office of Administration and Finance
Noah Berger, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center
Judy Meredith, Executive Director of One Massachusetts
Monday, January 12, 2009
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Wednesday January 21, 2009 @ 6pm in the Sullivan Chamber (Cambridge City Hall).
The Public Safety Committee will be having a public meeting to hear an update from the Police Commissioner on recent crime trends, and also to discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan with the Commissioner of Public Works.
Please join us and share your thoughts.
The Public Safety Committee will be having a public meeting to hear an update from the Police Commissioner on recent crime trends, and also to discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan with the Commissioner of Public Works.
Please join us and share your thoughts.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
New Finagle A Bagel Cafe and Bakery has deep roots in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE -
11 First St., Cambridge map
East Cambridge will be welcoming many new businesses as it grows and develops, but it is especially exciting to welcome a new business with deep Cambridge roots. People who grew up around here know the neighborhood best, and that's why I was excited to hear that the COO of Finagle A Bagel, Tony Pereira, was born and raised right here in the Harrington Wellington neighborhood.
Tony joined the owners, myself and School Committee member Joe Grassi to welcome Finagle A Bagel's new concept store to First Street across the way from the Lechmere T stop.
Co-owner Alan Litchman, Tim, Co-owner Laura Trust, School Committee member Joe Grassi, and Finagle COO Tony Pereira.
Although Finagle A Bagel is an established local chain (they started in Faneuil Hall, and now have over 20 locations in Massachusetts), this location is a bit different. The concept for the new Cafe and Bakery is to make a more enjoyable dining and relaxing experience with booth seating, wireless internet, televisions, and an expanded menu.
They have also recently been granted outdoor seating, just in time for some warmer weather.
Their new store, in a photograph from their website.
A strong local company like Finagle will hopefully act as an anchor to help enliven the groundfloor retail coming to the area.
11 First St., Cambridge map
East Cambridge will be welcoming many new businesses as it grows and develops, but it is especially exciting to welcome a new business with deep Cambridge roots. People who grew up around here know the neighborhood best, and that's why I was excited to hear that the COO of Finagle A Bagel, Tony Pereira, was born and raised right here in the Harrington Wellington neighborhood.
Tony joined the owners, myself and School Committee member Joe Grassi to welcome Finagle A Bagel's new concept store to First Street across the way from the Lechmere T stop.
Co-owner Alan Litchman, Tim, Co-owner Laura Trust, School Committee member Joe Grassi, and Finagle COO Tony Pereira.
Although Finagle A Bagel is an established local chain (they started in Faneuil Hall, and now have over 20 locations in Massachusetts), this location is a bit different. The concept for the new Cafe and Bakery is to make a more enjoyable dining and relaxing experience with booth seating, wireless internet, televisions, and an expanded menu.
They have also recently been granted outdoor seating, just in time for some warmer weather.
Their new store, in a photograph from their website.
A strong local company like Finagle will hopefully act as an anchor to help enliven the groundfloor retail coming to the area.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
East End House Visits the State House
I had the opportunity to host a group of students from the East End House (105 Spring St, Cambridge) for a tour of the State House. The group learned some Massachusetts history from the State House tour guides, including the mystery of what's under the Golden dome.
After the official tour, we took a trip to the House chamber and out onto the floor.
Dave Madden and the East End House students take a turn at the podium.
They had a chance to explore and ask questions from the same seats legislators have cast their votes from for over 200 years. Could we be seeing the next generation of legislators and public servants in this group?
We finished the Friday visit with hot chocolate and donuts back in my office. All in all it was the perfect ending to a busy week. They were a great group and I hope they had as much fun as I did.
After the official tour, we took a trip to the House chamber and out onto the floor.
Dave Madden and the East End House students take a turn at the podium.
They had a chance to explore and ask questions from the same seats legislators have cast their votes from for over 200 years. Could we be seeing the next generation of legislators and public servants in this group?
We finished the Friday visit with hot chocolate and donuts back in my office. All in all it was the perfect ending to a busy week. They were a great group and I hope they had as much fun as I did.
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