Fake Spare Change Guy in today's Globe City Weekly

[ron_newman]

Phony vendor pulls fast one on homeless, by Ric Kahn, on the front page of today's City Weekly.

The article refers to our recent DSLJ discussions, and quotes from Homeless Empowerment Project director James Shearer, who says, "It's low. You're robbing the poor."

Minutes of February 23 Davis Sq Task Force meeting

[ron_newman]

Here are draft official minutes of the February 23 meeting of the Davis Square Task Force, prepared by Lee Auspitz (jlauspitz). They are very long and detailed, but I didn't want to cut important stuff out. You may also want to read the Somerville News coverage of this meeting.
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1. Development Updates

a) Carli Fence site at Willow and Newberne ( seven residential units and two studio/workspaces proposed )

b) Cutter and Summer (formerly Enterprise Car Rental) lot ( demolition approved, mixed-used project proposed )

c) Flatbread/Sacco’s Bowl Haven—45 Day Street. ( Flatbread pizza restaurant proposed, 10 bowling lanes to be retained )

d) Powderhouse Convenience Store ( and Dunkin Donuts take-out counter )

e) Davis Square Hotel ( RFP coming next )

2. Crime-related issues

a) Somdog.org ( Dog owners could serve as walking crime watch )

b) Francesca Crime Watch ( Read more... )

c) Shooting on Elm Street, 2 a.m. weekend policing ( Read more... )

4. HUD Draft Plan ( Read more... )

5. Structure of the Davis Square Task Force (this report is added to the minutes, as time did not permit it to be presented at the meeting).( Read more... )

6. Next Meeting (under the format proposed above)

Date: Monday, April 27, 2009
Time: 7-9
Place: TAB Building
Special Theme: Business future of Davis Square
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Agenda meeting: Wednesday, April 22, at Au Bon Pain, 5:15-5:45

To propose an agenda item, drop in on the meeting on April 22, or contact any one of the following: ( Read more... )

To receive further announcements by e-mail, please join the Davis Square Task Force Google Group.

Bi Resource Center Volunteer Night

[colorgarden.livejournal.com]

The BRC (Bisexual Resource Center) is having a  Volunteer Night and we'd love for any friends in this area to attend!

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DARBI Event at Green Tomato

[candyleonard.livejournal.com]

Davis Square residents who run home-based businesses, do freelance work, or telecommute will have an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and build community on Tuesday, March 24 at noon at the Green Tomato restaurant on Elm Street. The networking lunch is being coordinated by DARBI, the Davis Area Residents and Business Initiative, and is open to members and nonmembers.

According to DARBI board member Candy Leonard, part of what makes Davis Square so special is that there is this high density, diverse population of interesting people doing interesting things – but because many are freelancers, telecommuters, or operating home-based businesses, they often have only “virtual colleagues” and are quite isolated during the day. DARBI wanted to create the opportunity for these residents to get together for both personal and professional networking.”

The Green Tomato will provide a variety of freshly prepared salads, sandwiches wraps, coffee, and beverages for $5 Leonard continued, “We hoping that residents will appreciate the opportunity to network and enjoy a deliciously prepared lunch – all for five dollars!” For more information or to make a lunch reservation email DARBILunch@gmail.com.

Traffic Lawyer

[makoshark.livejournal.com]

I'm posting this for a neighbor who is looking for a lawyer to help with a traffic related issue on short notice for a court date on Tuesday. He was pulled over by Massachusetts State police in Concord which is where the hearing will be. I don't claim to completely understand the issues but it's more than appealing a simple ticket and others who know the details think a lawyer would be helpful.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

ukulele meetup group

[midorionna.livejournal.com]

in an effort to find more local ukulele players, and expand the opportunities to have impromptu ukulele sessions out in the springy loveliness, i've created a google group:

Somerville/Cambridge Ukulele Meetup

Visit this group

please join up if you play or are interested in learning how to play the uke!