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littlecitynames.livejournal.com

Just received a Resistat email with 3 updates to the Somerville snow policy:

-Timelines: The timelines for removing snow have changed. If snow stops falling during the night (after sunset), you must shovel your sidewalk by 10 a.m. If snow stops falling during the day (after sunrise), you must shovel your sidewalk by 10 p.m.

-Fines: Fines for not removing snow have doubled. The first offense will cost you $50, the second offense is $100, and the third and subsequent offenses are $200.

-"Clean and lien:" If you don't shovel your sidewalk after three days or more, the City can clear the snow from around your property and charge you for it.

dsquare-denizen.livejournal.com

The person who has been shoveling my sidewalks and short driveway for the past 5 years has moved and I am having difficulty finding someone new. I am looking for someone who would automatically come when it snows and come back if necessary. I have looked on Craigslist - where I found the person last time - and at Wicked Local Somerville. Neither seemed helpful. Any suggestions of where else I might look or any recommendations of people you have used would be greatly appreciated

Current Location: United States, Massachusetts, Somerville

tequilamckngbrd.livejournal.com

News from Patch.com

An isolated tornado or even small hail cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.

So much for watching the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse.

eanja

Maybe more over than technically in Davis Square, but probably of interest to at least some of the residents.

Apparently the northern lights may be visible in the Boston area tonight (courtesy of a really huge solar flare which may also mess with phones and gps and anything else satellite based).

http://www.accuweather.com/en/features/trend/northern_lights_viewing_condit/33834457

This is a pretty rare occurrence.

Does anyone have suggestions for any good places to stargaze/watch for this in the area?

maelithil.livejournal.com

( Check out the new Davis Pond. Might be a good spot for some fishing this afternoon. )

hahathor.livejournal.com

So several large branches blew off a tree near my house & into my backyard during yesterday's storm. What is the proper procedure for getting rid of them? They're huge, and I suspect that even if I am able to cut them into smaller pieces, they won't fit in the Garden Refuse container I have. Thoughts? [not sure I tagged this correctly; mods feel free to change]

pywaket.livejournal.com

Anyone have any insight into why the city hasn't declared one? This storm certainly seems to meet the criteria with forecast amounts of 4-8". The closest NWS reports I can find are 4.7" already on the ground in both Winthrop and Logan, and it sure seems like there's more than that out there in front of my house.

ETA: as of 10pm, the city doesn't seem to have plowed any of the roads into, through or out of Davis. From what I could see, Elm, Holland, Highland and Day are untouched, at least near the square (I didn't investigate further), and College was not done all the way to Powderhouse. NWS is saying 5.5" as of 7:30 in Cambridge, and it was still snowing pretty hard at 8:30. I did see a few DPW pickup trucks driving around - not sure what they were doing. No plows or sanders, though.

Given that tomorrow isn't supposed to be above freezing, I suspect the roads are going to be pretty ugly for a bit. Be careful out there, everyone, and please shovel your sidewalks. I saw an older woman almost fall in the middle of the crosswalk between Tedeschi's and the T station entrance. Good thing there were no cars coming at the time.

ETA #2: Just heard a plow go down Kidder at 10:50. Hopefully they're getting out there and finally cleaning this up before it freezes solid (tonight is supposed to be around 20F).

enhf94.livejournal.com

So Intense!

It's happening right now! There's actually a bit of a second rainbow, too.

miss-chance.livejournal.com

Warning Lifted. Never mind.

There is was a Tornado Warning currently in effect. Somerville and Medford are not listed in the NWS bulletin, but the warning does show up on our forecasts.

The bulletin ~~urges~~ urged "Take cover now!"

For my part, I've put my kittens in a carrier, and am standing by for now. Warning is currently set to expire at 4:30, so we may have dodged this one ( or it dodged us).

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masslibrulgirl.livejournal.com

A petition has been started to divest the city of Somerville from fossil fuels. This is a great chance for Somerville to be a leader on climate change!

If you're interested in getting involved with the campaign, there will be a meeting tonight at 6 pm at the Climate Justice Hub in Davis Square.

For more background on what divestment is and why it's important in the fight against climate change, see:
-Gofossilfree.org
-Bill McKibben's Rolling Stone articles: Global Warming's Terrifying New Math, The Case for Fossil-Fuel Divestment, and The Fossil Fuel Resistance
-A recent Boston Globe article about churches and other faith groups calling for fossil fuel divestment
-A Providence Phoenix article about Providence's recent decision to divest from fossil fuels

ron_newman

Hello, this is Jackie Rossetti from the City of Somerville with important snow emergency information for Monday, March 18th. Based on current weather forecasts, the City will be declaring a snow emergency, effective at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. School has been cancelled for Tuesday, March 19th.

During snow emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street only (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved from the even-numbered side of the street by 10:00 p.m. on Monday night may be subject to ticketing and towing. Residents unable to find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in any municipal lot or in designated school parking lots.

granola-gurl.livejournal.com

Hi,

I know that this has been a topic here before, but now that the winter is almost over (well, almost may be wishful thinking on my part!), I need some leads re: snow removal services for next year. Unfortunately, the service we have used over the past several years has proved themselves to be disorganized and unreliable (they screwed up plowing for each of this years storms and often mis-charged us for the amount they plowed!). Any suggestions would be appreciated! And......if you would also let me know what you paid this year (per inch, etc.) this would be even better.

Thanks in advance!

allli.livejournal.com

so, how are the roads? i'm supposed to drive my mother to a doctor's appointment in cambridge at 3... anyone wanna give me their best guess if driving will be relatively painless by then?

thanks!

comicnrrd.livejournal.com

Hello fellow Davis Squarians,

I drew a comic about the snow sculptures in Seven Hills Park, you can view it here if you so desire.

Cheers,
Liz

dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com

I just read that the city is coordinating teen volunteers with senior citizens and those with disabilities who need help shoveling snow. For safety, all involved must undergo a CORI check. More from Patch: "If you are a Somerville teen, and interested in helping residents in need in return for a small stipend, please contact the Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600 ext 2300 to learn more, or visit the Council on Aging page on the City website (www.somervillema.gov) to download an application." Those needing help can contact this number also to get an application for the list.

ceelove.livejournal.com

(The only way I can personally think of this as Davis-Square-specific is that an earlier musical of mine, "Never After," played at the Somerville Theatre a few years ago. But

ron_newman requested that I post this notice, so.)

There now exists video of a read/sing-through of my post-apocalyptic musical "Fire and Ice," performed at the Somerville public library on 2/3/13. It prefigures the blizzard and then some.

https://www.youtube.com/user/fruceelove?feature=mhee

Enjoy! That is, if you enjoy darkly sardonic tragedies full of social commentary and singing.

kdsorceress.livejournal.com

Hey fellow Davis Squarians! I've had several people ask for photos of the Seven Hills Park sculptures because they can't make it out here on their own. I figured I'd put up some of my best shots, and solicit other people to share their own. I hope this is appropriate!

(I do not know any artists, as I missed both actual sculpting events. Please say hi if one of these awesome things was yours!)

( About ten more under the cut )

There are lots more photos in my flickr. If I didn't post a picture of your awesome sculpture, it's probably because I didn't think I got a good enough shot. Hopefully someone else did!

~Sor

Current Mood: sad

plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com

Hi neighbors. Is there anyone living within walking distance of 7 Bay State who could share/rent us off-street parking in their driveway until late Sunday or early morning Monday at the latest?

Long story short-- we were stranded in Quincy last night with no power or heat. Made it back to the S'ville house this afternoon with cat in tow but now can't park anywhere. Jay will have to take the car back to Quincy and stay in the no-heat if we can't find something. One compact car, Davis/Ball/Powderhouse, even Teale if it comes to that. Name your price. We are lowly university grunts, but we'll be grateful for a reasonable offer!

EDIT: We got a spot! Thank you everybody! We're safe. Whuff....who needs a drink? (*raises hand*)

ron_newman

Both the Somerville and Cambridge Winter Farmers' Markets are CANCELLED this Saturday, according to their Facebook pages.

ron_newman

The T is shutting down all service tomorrow (Friday) at 3:30 pm, according to its web site.

(I don't understand why they need to do this. I was here during the Blizzard of '78, and the T kept at least all of the underground system running throughout. I think that even included the Red Line across the Longfellow Bridge.)

Current Mood: tired

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