The link we provided above in the original post is from the News page of the Public Works and was posted on the 13th. They also posted on their facebook page:

Please note that trash and recycling collection is on schedule during the week of 12/26. In observance of the Near Year’s Day holiday, there will be no collection on Monday, 1/2, and the remainder of the week will be one day behind schedule. Street cleaning also ends for the season on Wednesday, 12/28. Happy holidays to all and see you in 2012!

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2011 Holidays Date Holiday Pick up
New Year’s Holiday 12/31/2010 Friday Saturday
MLK’s Birthday January 17 Monday one day later
President’s Day February 21 Monday one day later
Patriot’s Day April 18 Monday one day later
Memorial Day May 30 Monday one day later
Independence Day July 4 Monday one day later
Labor Day September 5 Monday one day later
Columbus Day October 10 Monday one day later
Veteran’s Day November 11 Friday Saturday
Thanksgiving Day November 24 Thursday one day later
Day before Christmas December 23 Friday Friday
Christmas Holiday December 26 Monday Monday

This is an update from the Kosko family on the Rats on Griswold Street message sent out last week. Inspectional Services has been in the neighborhood each of the last 2 days & have left Orange Notification Panels at area houses. The information con…

Blair Pond Project- a response to the article by Minka vanBeuzekom

As neighbors who have lived on Blair Pond for many years, we are thrilled that the DCR (Division of Conservation Resources) is going to restore and regenerate the dying pond behind our homes. Minka’s recent article aptly pointed out the years of neglect and degredation of this potential gem. The pond is overtaken with invasives plant species, filled with silt to the point it does not retain storm water, and plagued with dead wetlands.

The DCR plan to dredge and restore the pond is both thoughtful and comprehensive. The forebay to collect silt, the restoration of wetlands, the removal of invasive plants is exactly what is needed.

Where we disagree with Minka is in her perplexing question – “which Blair Pond project do you want?” The project underway does not call for a “manicured park” and will in fact provide greater sanctuary for flora and fauna. Vibrant and alive wetlands with native plantings will provide wildlife with the cover and habitat they need. Additionally, most of the wooded areas will be completely undisturbed. Garbage strewed about will be removed. The temporary construction pathway will be narrowed into a trail that will connect citizens to a currently impenetrable area. Trails are used by wildlife and people and are a part of any resource area, be it local, state or federal. The idea of wildlife and humans coexisting is one that harks back to the original intent of the the National Park and Wilderness structure in this country. That is – take care of our natural resources, introduce them to those who will tread gently, appreciate them and become stewards of the land.

I have been consistently impressed with the DCR plan. Through various meetings, hearings with the Cambridge Conservation Commission and a site visit with the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency what is obvious is that this Blair Pond project protects, improves and restructures a dying resource into a vibrant and living one.

Amy Flax
Elizabeth Feigenbaum
Normandy Avenue
Cambridge, MA

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