(no subject)

[gosling.livejournal.com]

So what was up with the low flying helicopter about ten minutes ago and then all the sirens? Anyone know? (I'm near Ball Square, about a mile out from Davis. The helicopter was loud enough it sounded like it was flying through my house; the sirens sounded a few blocks away. I'm guessing they might well have been going along Broadway, but that is totally a guess.)

WBZ - CBS not working, anyone else?

[rufinia.livejournal.com]

Ever since the transmitter went down in April, we haven't be able to get Channel 4 on our TV (we don't have cable, so Comcast can't help with this one). I understand they fixed it (a while ago), but we still get no signal. Does anyone else have this problem, or have any idea how to fix it? I've tried resetting the digital converter box, and our antenna is one of those heavy duty ones. We have no problem getting any other broadcast station.

Thanks!

Moving Sale: 2 Red Velvet Chairs

[spitcurl.livejournal.com]

( descriptions & pics )

East Broadway Foodie Crawl Seeks Help

[esmainstreets.livejournal.com]

Hello Fellow Somervillians,

The Second Annual East Broadway Foodie Crawl, hosted by East Somerville Main Streets, will take place September 18th and we are BUILDING our volunteer team!

ABOUT THE CAUSE & EVENT: Our organization is dedicated to creating a vibrant East Somerville throught a thriving business district at its hear: the East Broadway Business District \ As such, the Foodie Crawl will draw significant attention to East Broadway's restaurants of the area and encourage migrating Foodies to return to our neck of woods while raising funds to support East Somerville Main Streets!   To do this, over a dozen restaurants will be offering bite sized samples of their most popular dishes. Additionally, as last year, every restaurant will be offering a vegetarian option. As a result, this year, we are also collaborating with mobile calorie counter Bon'App to showcase the nutritional benefits of the various edible options in store for our Foodies. Finally, this year's event will wrap up with a don't miss after party featuring deserts, live bands and a raffle! 

Volunteer Benefits Include:

·  Free Ticket!

·  Free T-Shirt!
·  Free culnary tour!

·  Explore East Somerville!

·  Fun with fellow Somervillians!
 

Here are the available shifts: 

·  Set Up 1 3:00-5:00pm

·  Set Up 2 4:00-6:00pm

·  Check-in 1 5:30-6:30pm

·  Check-in 2 6:30-7:30

·  Information Tables 7:00-8:00pm - Manning an information table for late check-ins and inquieries 

·  Event / East Broadway Business District Ambassador's 5:30-7:00

·  Event / East Broadway Business District Ambassador's 7:00-8:30

·  Event / East Broadway Business District Ambassador's 8:30-9:00 - Stationed along the length of the event to ensure that people can find their way around the event and the neighborhood 

For more information about the Foodie Crawl, visit http://eastsomervillemainstreets.org/foodiecrawl.htm

To sign-up for a shift, please contact projectassistant@eastsomervillemainstreets.org

-Mihai Dinulescu

Project Assistant

ESMS

Info on Hawk Cleaners Fire Losses

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

This was posted on the West Somerville Neighborhood Association email list. Thought it might be useful to some of you:

I'm sure some people on this list lost clothes in the fire at the Hawk Cleaners
last October. Hawk Cleaners is refusing to pay claims for articles lost in the
fire or communicate with former customers, despite stating initially that they
had insurance for this. While I feel for them since their business was
destroyed, I'm upset that they are refusing to communicate or honestly discuss
their ability to pay claims.

If you are trying to get a claim paid, you need to file a request for mediation
via the MA AG's office. Its pretty easy to do via their website. Several people,
self included, have already done so. The AG's office will then refer your claim
to the MA Consumer's Counsel office in Cambridge. They can be reached @
617-349-6150. It is important to file a claim if you intend to get any money
back b/c if mediation by the Consumer's Counsel fails, they will provide some
guidance regarding how to file a suit in small claims court.

Thought I'd pass this along to anyone else trying to get reimbursed for clothes
lost in the fire.

Tomorrow's (final) SomerMovie: Despicable Me

[ron_newman]

The final SomerMovie will be shown tomorrow (Thursday, August 30) at dusk in Seven Hills Park, behind the Holland Street T entrance. The Viewers' Choice is Despicable Me.

[Source of info: City of Somerville (Official) Facebook page]