Pedestrian survey

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

The Boston Metropolitan Area Planning Committee (MAPC) is conducting a survey on conditions affecting pedestrians in the greater Boston area. The results will be used to determine which areas need improvements to make them more pedestrian-friendly, and what kinds of improvements might be needed.

You can fill out the survey online: http://www.mapc.org/pedplan/

What is the deal with crazy people in Davis Square?

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

Not to vent here, but seriously.  Some guy tried to stop me to talk to me outside of the Starbucks area as I was walking down the street and when I was like, "sorry, can't stop to talk" he shouted after me "I oughta smack you in the face for walking away from me!"  Is he a regular?  Is this why people have their ipods in when walking through the area -- it's like you can't walk through without someone stopping you to save the whales, water or apparently, smack you in the face. 

Let's sing carols in Davis Square! Tuesday, Dec. 11

[ron_newman]

Bundle up and join the Somerville Community Chorus, the Somerville Arts Council, and Shape Up Somerville for a Caroling Walk in Davis Square on December 11th, led by Somerville's own Snow Queen, Yani Battaeu.

We will be meeting up at statue park (in front of Store 24) at 6:45. Bring flashlights, and festive hats; we'll supply the words to familiar songs about snow, winter, and chestnuts roasting on the open fire, as well as traditional songs for Christmas and Hannuka. Everyone--especially people who don't consider themselves singers!--is encouraged to come, and share in song, fellowship, and the pleasure of walking past the beautiful lights of the Davis Square area.

(announcement by Melissa Glen Haber, copied from the Somerville Arts Council's mailing list)