iReport app for Cambridge

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

Just got an email with a link to Cambridge's new iReport app. You can use it to report a missed trash or recycling pickup, a rodent sighting, graffiti, unshoveled sidewalks (a source of past ranting here!), potholes, or problems with street/park lights. If you have an iPhone or Android phone you can download the mobile version.

Note: I have no affiliation with the city of Cambridge. I get these updates because I'm signed up for the trash/recycling newsletter. If you'd like to get them too, email recycle@cambridgema.gov.

Safety Alert - Davis Square Bike Path & children

[somertricky.livejournal.com]

Passing this along.  Heads up, please.

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A message from Benjamin G. Brown School Principal Kathleen Seward

I am writing to alert you to an incident that was reported after school yesterday.

After dismissal yesterday, January 24th, a fifth grade student was approached on the community bike path going into Davis Square by a man walking his dog. The man allegedly asked the student if he/she wanted candy. When the student responded no, the man asked if the student was sure/ The student said yes, and then the man continued walking his dog along the bike bath away from the square. There were no other words exchanged and no physical contact. When the student arrived home, the parent/guardian was alerted and a police report was filed.

The police have been working with the family and with me to follow up on the report. In the coming days, there will be an increased police presence along the bike path during the time of dismissal. As a school, we will be reviewing stranger danger guidelines with all students. If you see or hear anything related or similar to this incident, please do just as this family did and alert the police as well as me. As always, do not hesitate to call me with questions or for further clarification.

Best,
Kathleen Seward

Feb 4: Folk Fusion: Contra, international, and Balkan dancing

[folkdancechikn.livejournal.com]

Folk Fusion 2012

Contra dancing, international and Balkan folk dancing, good music, and good times!

Featuring Blajini, The Free Raisins, and Bury Me Standing
Callers: Daniel Friedman and Tavi Merrill

Saturday February 4th, 7:30-11:30 pm
Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland St, Charlestown (two blocks from Somerville; near Sullivan Square T)
$10 general, $8 students
No experience necessary!

For more info, see http://www.facone.org/programs/program/folk_fusion.htm

keys found

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

on college ave, describe to claim?

A VERY VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

[tom-champion.livejournal.com]

So much for trying to post an image from an iPad.  Here's a link:


http://on.fb.me/z6ag4R ;



1/26 update:  WE WON!!!!!!   Mayor Joe bested Melrose Mayor Rob Dolan in the WFNX "My Song Is Better than Your Song" Battle of the Mayors (but by only eleven votes).  Thanks to everyone who voted -- and to those who helped me get the message out despite my hamfisted posting technique.  Next time -- and there WILL be one -- we must do even better.