Obscure Stairways, Ramps, and Paths of Somerville - updated

[ron_newman]

Last month, I began creating a Google Map of stairways, ramps, and pedestrian paths around Somerville. My previous post on this subject attracted lots of comments and suggestions, which I've incorporated into an updated map:

Obscure stairs, ramps, and paths of Somerville.
Since Google Maps URLs are quite long, the map now also has a shorter link: http://TinyURL.com/ObscureSomerville

The map now has 108 places marked on it, A few of these are in neighboring parts of Cambridge, Arlington, or Medford. Please comment here if I've left out your favorite path, stairway, or ramp. I can also add you as a map collaborator if you'd like.

apartment hunting!

[jo-b0.livejournal.com]

I've been trying craigslist, but this site seems way less creepy. I'm looking to move into Somerville, close to the T, as soon as I can! I've got a couple bites but nothing in the right area (10 min or less walking distance to the T).  
If you know anyone looking to rent a room out, or who needs a roommate, I'm here!

I'm 22, female, extremely reliable and responsible with paying rent on time/cleanliness. You can reach my e-mail at jo.grubman@gmail.com.

Currently living in western MA, looking to make the move to Somerville for Boston area schools/employment opportunities.  Is anyone out there with a room for rent?

One Benton Road's Last Stand

[lslapiko.livejournal.com]

Tonight the Somerville Planning Board meets to discuss whether to approve the additional buildout on the One Benton Road lot. The question of whether to finalize the permit now comes down to traffic safety. Because of the increased traffic to be generated by the additional residence, should it be built, combined with the limited lane space on Benton Road, and the foot traffic in the neighborhood during morning hours, the Planning Board has required the property developer to present a traffic mitigation plan that would resolve these issues before allowing construction to go forward.

Supporters of the effort to prevent further construction on the One Benton Road lot will be attending tonight's meeting, and Alderman Tom Taylor has stated that the more people who show up, the more weight their opposition will carry. The petitions submitted by neighbors at the May 6 meeting have been instrumental in delaying construction this long, and forcing the developer to search for solutions to the negative impact that additional building on the lot will have.

Tonight's meeting takes place at 6:00 PM in the 2nd floor Meeting Room of Somerville City Hall at 93 Highland Avenue. Please come out and support the effort to stop MLM Realty from continuing its poorly conceived and executed assault on the city's precious remainder of open space.

For more info on One Benton Road, see http://lslapiko.blogspot.com

found notebook in Ten Hills area

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

If you are, or know, Leeta White, Lesley Grad student (possibly former), I found her notebook lying on the side of the road, kind of scattered, in Ten Hills.

Hoping to return it to her.

x-posted to somervillemass

Edited to add: made contact with her!