Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood Association

City of Cambridge Information Technology Survey and World Café May 10

ewelin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:04:01 +0000

The City of Cambridge will host its first World Café focused on Information Technology Thursday, May 10, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Pearl K. Wise Library, 459 Broadway. The objective of the event is to engage the public in discussion about Information Technology and use the input . . . → Read More

Neighborhood Sergeants Meeting this Thurs at 7pm

ewelin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:23:02 +0000

Sergeants James Crowley and Steven Lefebvre invite all Cambridge Highlands residents to join them in a conversation about current crime trends, neighborhood safety and quality of life issues.

When: April 26, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Where: Sancta Maria Hospital – Conference Room

Visit www.CambridgePolice.org/NeighborhoodSergeants for information about the Neighborhood Sergeants assigned to your neighborhood, . . . → Read More

MBTA fare proposals meeting by Healthy Children Task Force

ewelin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:42:27 +0000

Please see the information below about the proposed MBTA fare increases/service reductions. The MBTA is holding a public meeting in Cambridge on Feb 29th from 6-8pm at the Senior Center (800 Mass Ave.)

If you are interested in preparing an individual testimony for the Feb 29th meeting – please contact Allentza Michel at the . . . → Read More

Cambridge selects a mayor, after nearly two months

ewelin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:12:14 +0000

After nearly two months and 10 rounds of voting, Cambridge has finally elected a new mayor, Councilor Henrietta Davis.

The 66-year-old Davis was elected by her colleagues in a unanimous vote last night, breaking an impasse that dates to the beginning of the year.

City Council members and the audience at Cambridge City Hall . . . → Read More

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

Job Opening: Project and Outreach Coordinator, Police Review & Advisory Board/Peace Commission

ewelin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:16:27 +0000

The City of Cambridge has an opening for a Project and Outreach Coordinator working with the Cambridge Police Review & Advisory Board and the Cambridge Peace Commission. Please see the attached posting for full details, and please pass this along to anyone you know who may be interested.

As part of the staff of . . . → 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

YouthBuild Just-A-Start Mentoring Program

ewelin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:55:51 +0000

YouthBuild Just-A-Start 1175 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-492-1460 x20 – Fax: 617-876-5649

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Volunteer Mentor Opportunity

YouthBuild Just-A-Start is looking for mentors to work with students aged 17-18 who are enrolled in our program. This program provides out of school youth with education, job skills, leadership skills, and 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