Somerville joining the open data movement

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

As per the Somerville Patch, Somerville to Launch "OpenData" Could-Based [sic] Portal in July.

"According to the announcement, some of the information residents will be able to access using the Socrata portal include:

- 311 work orders and related data
- Geospacial and mapping data
- Public safety data, such as neighborhood crime statistics, parking violations and moving vehicle violations
- Health and Inspectional Services Division information
- Budget and government expenditure information"

Davis Square Streetscape Meetings Scheduled for June, July, August

[joelbikesalot.livejournal.com]

http://www.somervillema.gov/news/davis-square-streetscape-meetings-scheduled-june-july-august

Random Question: getting rid of radiators?

[emcicle.livejournal.com]

Hi all. We're going to be converting our method of heating from steam heat (radiators) to hot water (base boards) in the next few weeks. Anyone know of anyplace that would be interested in buying the old radiators from us? (Maybe that place down in Union Sq?) I know scrappers will come and take it away free, (and the plumber doing the conversion also will take them), and I doubt they are worth much, but i thought maybe some wise person here might have done similarly before and have some suggestions.

Thanks for any suggestions. :)

ETA: 6/27/12 After emailing pictures of the radiators to Antique Plumbing Fixtures (A1 Plumbing) in Union Square, we were contacted by the owner. He bought our 8 radiators for $125. They picked up, and actually took all the piping and trash bags as well. I'm happy with the result. We got a little bit more money to put towards our renovations, and hopefully the radiators will get cleaned up and go to a good home that can love them better than we could. Oh, and we have one more radiator that still needs to come out (bathroom) and he said we can contact him when that comes out, so we might get another $10-15).

A 'Dellaria' salon is replacing Cameras Inc.

[ron_newman]

according to signs in the window. I know nothing more. Here's Dellaria's web site.