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There is trash collection today.

ewelin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:52:45 +0000

Noticed that a lot of people did not put their trash out, but we are scheduled for regular pickup this week:

Trash and Recycling Collection

There will be no change in the curbside trash and recycling pickup during the weeks of December 19 and December 26. Curbside trash and recycling collection will take place . . . → Read More

Concord Ave Final Paving, Saturday, 11/5 and Monday, 11/7 (Alewife Rotary to Blanchard Rd)

ewelin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:14:34 +0000

The City’s contractor, C.J. Mabardy, will pave Concord Ave from the Alewife Rotary to Blanchard Rd on Saturday, November 5 and Monday, November 7 (weather permitting). Work hours for the paving operation will be 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Monday.

On both days, during paving . . . → Read More

Neighborhood Paving – Finally?!

ewelin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:50:37 +0000

We received word from Kelly Dunn, Cambridge Public Works Community Relations Manager that paving of our neighborhood is currently schedule for next week. So be sure to keep eye on the no-parking signs.

In addition they are also hopeful that Concord Ave will begin paving next week as well, but that will be a . . . → Read More

November 8, 2011 Municipal Election

ewelin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:09:34 +0000

November 8, 2011 Municipal Election

Voter Registration: The last day to register to vote is October 19th at 8:00 p.m. Click here for more information about voter registration.

Absentee Voting: Absentee Ballots are now available at the Cambridge Election Commission office. Any voter who is unable to go to the polls on Election Day . . . → Read More

Upcoming City Council and School Committee Forums

ewelin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:55:32 +0000

Join your friends and neighbors this Wednesday, October 19th and next Wednesday, October 26th at 7pm at the West Cambridge Youth Center (680 Huron Avenue) to discuss the future of our community with the Cambridge City Council and School Committee candidates. Bring your questions, concerns, and thoughts about our neighborhood and our city. Learn . . . → Read More

Concord Ave Paving, Saturday, 10/08/2011 (Blanchard Rd to Alewife Brook Rotary)

ewelin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:36:44 +0000

CONCORD AVE ROADWAY PAVING Blanchard Rd to Alewife Brook Rotary SATURDAY WORK: Saturday, October 8, 2011 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

On Saturday, October 8, the City’s contractor, C.J. Mabardy, Inc. will perform the asphalt paving leveling course on Concord Ave, from Blanchard Rd to the Alewife Brook Rotary. Paving operations will take place . . . → Read More

Griswold Street neighbor passing

ewelin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:35:18 +0000

John J. Holian Jr. (Retired Lieutenant, Cambridge Police Dept.) of Griswold Street passed away this morning, Oct. 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Anne A. (Arlauskas). Father of John P. of Marblehead, Victoria A. of Cambridge and the late Laura J. Grandfather of Courtney Charmoy and Dana Curtin. Brother of the late Alice Frankenfield, Barbara . . . → Read More

Road work for the highlands – Parking restrictions

ewelin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:29:49 +0000

This morning Ann Tennis spoke with Kelly Dunn from the City of Cambridge regarding the parking in the Highlands neighborhood for the next 2-3 weeks and she explained it as follows:

Thursday 9-29 (Today)

They plan to grade all of the Normandy’s and as much of Sunset as possible - no parking . . . → Read More

John Holland Fall Fun Raiser

ewelin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:08:31 +0000

Dear Cambridge Highlands neighbor,

I hope this message finds you well this fall and you enjoyed your summer.

As we the begin the new school year of 2011, my campaign continues to focus on achievement, responsibility, transparency and to bring new ideas and an open dialogue to Cambridge School Committee.

I’ve spent the past . . . → Read More

Cambridge Recycling – September Update

ewelin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:12:04 +0000

Hello Recycling & Composting Neighbors!

In this issue:

Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and More! Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Prescription Meds, Syringes/Needles, Oh My! Are You Hooked Into Freecycle and Craig’s List? Figure Out Your Footprint Spots Still Open on Fall Recycling & Trash Tours Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Opt Out of Junk Mail, Phonebooks and . . . → Read More

Night work postponed

ewelin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:33:26 +0000

Greetings,

We just received word that all night work for this week has been postponed until next week due to other work currently being done.

Night work on Concord Ave. on Sept 14 & 15

ewelin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:04:18 +0000

We recently received a note from C.J. Mabardy that they plan to do night work on Concord Ave. on September 14 & 15th between 8pm and 10am to grind down the pavement. They will be using the C.J. Mabardy yard as the disposal site and they have said they plan to work as quietly . . . → Read More

TONIGHT 5-11pm – Eat Pizza for TROMP Benefit at Flatbreads in Davis Square! Raffles! Bowling! Fun!

ewelin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:54:10 +0000

Eat Pizza & Bowl to Benefit TROMP @ Flatbreads in Davis Square

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – 5pm to 11pm

TROMP Benefit @ Flatbreads & Sacco’s Bowl Haven 45 Day Street, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Please plan on coming to Flatbreads tonight starting at 5pm and support TROMP! Bring your friends, family . . . → Read More

Cambridge Pod Patrol

ewelin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:33:50 +0000

Cambridge Pod Patrol, which is based out of Fresh Pond, has been working hard, collecting pods, pulling plants, and educating the public about this milkweed in vine form that is strangling native plants and threatening animal populations, including Monarch butterflies. It is very easy to find around Fresh Pond and even in our neighborhood. . . . → Read More

Cambridge Asks Residents & Business to Prepare for Hurricane Irene

ewelin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:43:27 +0000

Source – Citizen Observer Alert

August 26, 2011 – The City of Cambridge is taking various steps to prepare for Hurricane Irene which is predicted to affect the greater Boston area this weekend.

All City agencies and departments are working together to ensure the storm’s impact is minimized as much as possible and the . . . → Read More

Hurricane Irene Advisory and Preparedness Tips

ewelin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:27:38 +0000

Source – City of Cambridge Website

Massachusetts emergency management officials are preparing for the likelihood of Hurricane Irene potentially impacting the state with high winds and heavy rain.

“Every home and business should have a stocked basic emergency supply kit that could be used for any emergency, regardless of the time of year,” states Massachusetts Emergency . . . → Read More

Occupancy Permit at Smith Place

ewelin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:33:29 +0000

We’ve received the following from a neighbor concerns the Occupancy Permit at Smith Place, Cambridge, DEP RTN 3-0940. We thought this was of interest to the neighbors.

I have just heard from Sam Lipson of the Cambridge Health Department that the ISD will hold up on any Certification of Occupancy at the new residential . . . → Read More

August Update from City Councillor Leland Cheung

ewelin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:31:18 +0000

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www.ElectLeland.org

Contact Info:

(617) 444-9080 leland@electleland.org

Upcoming Events:

Friday, Aug 19, 9:00 AM

Coffee in the Community

1369 Coffee House

757 Mass Ave

Saturday, Aug 20, 9:30 AM

Volunteer Day of Action

Singabella Cafe

2401 Mass Ave

Tuesday, Aug 23, 6:00 PM

North Cambridge Town Hall

North Cambridge Senior Center

2050 Mass . . . → Read More

Crayola honors Cambridge Rindge and Latin student for artwork

ewelin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:06:28 +0000

Kevin Xiong is a resident of the Cambridge Highlands and we’d like to congratulate him on his accomplishment.

Kevin Xiong’s “Swimming in an Abstract World” was honored by Crayola.

Cambridge — Crayola is honoring 36 children from around the country whose artwork was selected for its “Visual Voices: Speak up for Creativity” national . . . → Read More

Passing of a neighbor

ewelin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:57:17 +0000

Mildred R. (McCoy) McCarthy of Griswold Street | Visit Guest Book

McCARTHY, Mildred R. (McCoy) Of Cambridge, June 18, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Clyde McCarthy. Mother of Diane Claussen and her husband Poul of Martha’s Vineyard and Clyde F. McCarthy, Jr. “Skip” and his wife Susan of Wilmington. Grandmother of Kirsten Hodges . . . → Read More