Somerville News editor George Hassett suddenly leaves

[ron_newman]

Buried in the meetup reminder thread is an announcement by James Norton that senior editor George Hassett has suddenly 'departed' the Somerville News.

Since Hassett writes at least half of the newspaper's news coverage each week, that's going to leave a big hole. I wonder how they're going to replace him, or what the paper will look like if he isn't replaced.

Illuminations Tour Sold Out

[geekpixie.livejournal.com]

Just in case anyone was curious. Looks like that was as of the 15th. Figured I'd save others the trip I made last night :)

They said, as always there is a chance of cancellations and no shows so if you are set on it, show up for the festivities regardless. I think I'm going to make a thermos of cocoa and walk the neighborhood in our impending snow and have my own illuminations tour, there's always next year!

CSAs

[pearlythebunny.livejournal.com]

I really like my CSA, but they will not be delivering to Davis Square next year, and I am thinking about changing. They sent me a list of CSAs that deliver in or near Somerville. Although I’d prefer to pick up within walking distance of my house (that is, Davis Square), after looking at the websites, I’m leaning toward Enterprise or Farmer Dave’s because of the variety of produce in the shares (assuming, I guess, that the weather cooperates). The others may be good too, but the websites do not provide much information.

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davis_square folks on The Illuminations Tour?

[roosto.livejournal.com]

There is already some info on who will be guiding the tours on the trolleys at various times. To the aim of fostering some IRL LJ connections, I was hoping to additionally find out who participates in this community and is going on which trolley.

My girlfriend and I will be on the C Trolley at 8:45 (that userpic is a close approximation to how I currently appear and my name is Dustin. Please, introduce yourself if we're on the same trolley). I figure anyone else who wanted to meet up with fellow davis_square'ers could post comments here with relevant trolley info...

Cat-sitter recommendations

[mermaidcafe.livejournal.com]

Hello!

I've seen plenty of pet-sitters advertised, but I'm very paranoid right now because I just had a house-cleaner (with good references) steal a lot of things from my apartment.

So, now that I'm looking for a cat-sitter, I'm hoping to get recommendations here where people are more likely to know each other. I'm going to be gone a few days, starting Christmas Day, and I'm hoping to find someone who can socialize with my cat (at my place) and do his health maintenance stuff. (No shots and nothing gross, just ear drops, mouth rinse, and food supplement.) I will, of course, be paying. If someone here can recommend someone (including him/her self), that'd be most excellent.

SNOW EMERGENCY TOMORROW

[ron_newman]

I thought somerville311 would post here, but s/he hasn't, so ...

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 7am.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

The City of Somerville has declared a snow emergency to go into effect at 7 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2008. THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY.

During snow emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street only (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved from the even side of the street by 11 a.m. on Friday will be subject to ticketing and towing. Beginning Thursday night at 8:00 p.m., residents unable to find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in any municipal or school parking lot for the duration of the emergency.

(I don't know why the page has the date "February 21, 2008" on it.)

Edit: Fixed now. Date of snow emergency also fixed now.

I'm looking for a similar announcement on Cambridge's web site, but I can't find one.

Snow Emergency Declared Effective 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19th

[somerville311.livejournal.com]

In accordance with the City's Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville to go into effect at 7 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2008. During snow emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street only (unless otherwise posted).  Cars not moved by 11 a.m. Friday morning will be subject to ticketing and towing.  Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 18th, residents unable to find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in any municipal or school parking lot for the duration of the emergency.  A list of available city lots and other relevant information may be found on the City’s website at www.somervillema.gov

School Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi has announced that Somerville Public Schools will be closed on Friday.

The City of Somerville has also discontinued all street sweeping enforcement for the month of December.  Street sweeping enforcement will resume in April, 2009.

Residents who have not already done so may visit the City's Website, www.somervillema.gov, to view snow emergency procedures, download the snow procedures brochure or sign up for Connect CTY telephone and email alerts and other time sensitive messages from the City. Residents may also sign up for Connect CTY calls and email by calling 311.  

In addition, flashing blue lights installed at 22 key intersections and entryways to the City will be activated immediately after the declaration of a snow emergency, and remain lit for the duration of the snow emergency.  As in years past, prerecorded information is also available on the City's Information Hotline, 617-628-SNOW.