5Point Film Festival at the Somerville Theatre-Nov. 5th and 6th!

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5Point Film Festival–Get inspired by 2 nights of short adventure stories and meet the athletes and filmmakers from the 5Point Film Festival. These films span across all outdoor, adventure film, but all are hand picked to get your heart pumping, mind engaged, and self inspired to pursue your own passions, whatever those may be. Each night will feature different films so don’t miss out! Confirmed guests at the Festival include alpinist and author Kelly Cordes, undefeated boxing champion Heather “The Heat” Hardy and others. Don’t miss our community gathering with Outdoor Research, Sierra Nevada and more in the plaza before the show starting at 5PM!


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Who marketers say we are...

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The Atlantic has an article about what data marketers collate by ZIP code. Here's what it says about 02144:


We're affluent, well-educated singles and partner couples who love life in the big city and hold professional positions in business, finance, legal, computer, and entertainment. Most of us don't own a home or a vehicle; we rent apartments close to amenities, and either work from home or walk, bike, and take public transportation to get around. We're cultivating our nest-eggs instead of feathering our nests, investing in mutual funds and contributing to our retirement plans. Physical fitness is a priority, so we exercise regularly, pay attention to nutrition, and buy organic food at high-end grocers. Regular expenses include nice clothes, traveling, and treating ourselves to lattes at Starbucks or treatments at spas. Laptops, cell phones, and iPads are always on so we can stay connected. Leisure time is filled with visiting art galleries and museums; attending the theater, opera, and rock concerts; reading books and newspapers electronically; and going to bars and clubs.

http://www.esri.com/data/esri_data/ziptapestry

Aldermen meet to override pay-to-play veto

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Wicked Local reports:

The Board of Aldermen is holding a public hearing before taking on a vote to override Mayor Joe Curtatone's veto of a campaign finance law at City Hall tonight at 7 p.m.
Earlier this fall, the aldermen approved a campaign finance reform law, commonly known as "pay-to-play," by a vote of 7-4. The law would limit campaign contributions from people looking to develop property or acquire contracts with the city to $250 instead of the state limit of $500.

Curtatone vetoed the bill, and now the board will hold a vote to potentially override the veto. To do so, they would need eight votes in favor of the law, instead of the current seven votes in favor.

For more info, check:

http://somerville.wickedlocal.com/article/20141014/NEWS/141018370

I'm posting this because the subject has come up several times.

ETA: The override did not pass by the required two-thirds majority:

http://somerville.wickedlocal.com/article/20141014/NEWS/141018119/12581/NEWS