Davis Square

16 October 2008 @ 04:17 pm

Golden Light take-out vs. Alderman Jack Connolly

The Somerville News reports that Golden Light Chinese restaurant must now close at 1 am instead of 3, following complaints from Alderman Jack Connolly and residents of Ciampa Manor, a senior citizen housing project across the street.

This seems wrong to me, since the restaurant, Ciampa Manor, and Alderman Connolly have all been in Davis Square for decades, without any trouble. I don't see a good argument for restricting the hours of non-liquor-serving businesses.

Tags: local government, local politics, restaurants

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amethystmoon

16 October 2008 @ 04:06 pm

Did you know NStar offers wind energy?

For a premium of 0.837 cents per kWh for 50% of your energy to be wind-sourced, or 1.396 cents per kWh for 100% of your energy. Details on their site: http://www.nstar.com/residential/customer_information/nstar_green/nstar_green.asp

My apartment's NStar account is in a roomie's name, so I haven't been able to log in and try to sign up yet, but the site implies that there are not location restrictions, and that these options are available to all their customers. If you've already signed up, I'd love to hear about whether you ran into any issues.

Tags: utilities

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surrealestate

16 October 2008 @ 02:45 pm

Guru the Caterer in the Globe again

Our favorite local Indian take-out & catering has once again been featured in the Globe's food section!

My favorite bit, because it's so true:
Eager customers line up out the door and onto the sidewalk waiting to get to the counter and see what the choices are that day. Bhetia has a devoted following and chats with each fan at the small counter, greeting many as old friends. It's more a community happening than a tedious wait in line.

Guru is also expanding into the space next door (where the Chinese restaurant was before the fire) and will have a much larger kitchen and larger take-out area including a few tables. Presumably in warmer weather, there will be tables outside on the patio, too.

If you haven't tried this place yet, get thee up the hill to Teele (and a bit past) and get some. They also catered the last Theatre@First cast party and there were rave reviews. Yumyum.

[I am in no way affiliated except as a happy customer.]

Tags: dining, local food, newspapers, restaurants

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aynatt

16 October 2008 @ 12:29 am

Jonathan Richman/Somerville Theatre

Does anyone happen to have one extra ticket to sell for this show Friday night?

Tags: somerville theatre

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fefie

15 October 2008 @ 04:59 pm

Question about the Davis Sq. Task Force

Following Ron Newman's comment about the new Somerville News website, I had a look and poked around. An opinion piece about the diminishing influence of the Davis Sq. Task Force in the community caught my eye. Do any of the folks here who are on the DSTF feel the same as the sentiments expressed in the opinion post?

Tags: dstf

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ron_newman

15 October 2008 @ 04:22 pm

Somerville News web site becomes nearly useless

The Somerville News has made a big deal about converting from Typepad to their own custom website, but .... geez:

- There is no obvious way to find articles older than four days ago
- There is no indication of which articles have recent comments
- Clicking on "Contact Us" results in "There are currently no articles in the section"
- Clicking on "Write Letter to Editor" results in "There are currently no articles in the section"
- Clicking on "Submit Calendar Item" results in "There are currently no articles in the section"
- Clicking on "Advertise" results in "There are currently no articles in the section"
- Clicking on "Legal Ads" results in "No Display Ads Found"
- If you submit a comment, they now require your e-mail address and phone number

I gotta wonder who approved this change, and why.

Tags: newspapers

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ron_newman

15 October 2008 @ 02:36 pm

This Saturday: Tour Somerville's Outer Limits by Bicycle

Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee for the 16th Annual Tour de Somerville, this Saturday, October 18th. We'll meet at 10 am at Seven Hills Park, behind the Holland Street T entrance in Davis Square.

From there, we'll trace the entire boundary of our city, from leafy Alewife Brook and Tufts University to gritty Assembly Square, Inner Belt, and Boynton Yards. Occasionally, we'll cross over into neighboring Cambridge, Arlington, Medford, and Charlestown, to see what the city limits look like from the other side.

The ride will be about 15 miles long, with a rest stop at the Somerville Boys and Girls Club's Blessing of the Bay boathouse on the Mystic River. Redbones will provide refreshments at this stop.

A route map and cue sheet are posted at http://SomervilleBikes.org . In case of rain, we'll postpone the ride to Sunday, October 19, same time and location (and we'll announce that on the web site).

For more information, contact Ron Newman, rnewman@thecia.net , 617-628-8895.

Tags: bicycle, events

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josephineave

14 October 2008 @ 09:10 pm

Big Tasting Event at Ball Square Fine Wines - 10/18 2-5 pm

The folks at Ball Square Fine Wines do a big event every year with wine-beer-liquor tastings and Greek food (homemade by Chris's mom) and perhaps some truffles from the shop next door that is never open. The tiny place is an absolute nightmare for movement on most days...this event is a mad house. Taste quickly or you'll get run over.

That said, here's an invitation to this year's event:

( Read more... )

Tags: events

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nomacmac

14 October 2008 @ 09:08 pm

HONK photos?

Last year someone had a Flickr site for photos from HONK weekend. Does anyone have any photos to share this year? I'd love to see them. The downside of marching in the parade is that you don't get to watch it.

Tags: events, festivals, photo

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marphod

14 October 2008 @ 06:16 pm

Pest Control Recommendations

It sounds like the pitter patter of little feet, and given I've neither pets not children, and its coming from the other side of the wall, I think I've got pests. Squirrels or Rats or something.

Does anyone have experience with pest control services (other than getting a cat or a dog)? Any recommendations or warnings?

Thanks.

Tags: home repair

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skokefoe

14 October 2008 @ 01:10 pm

Sign-ups for Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball in Somerville

I'm not arranging this league or anything, but wanted to let volleyball-seekers know what's up:

Residents of Somerville are invited to register for adult coed volleyball tomorrow (Oct 15th) at Winter Hill School Gym from 6:30-8pm. It will be for all levels of play. Level of interest will determine if a league and a schedule of games can be started or if just open nights for pick-up games are needed. Due to the size of gym, the rules will need to accommodate some slight changes.

There will be one or two volleyballs if anyone wishes to stay and bump the ball around. Any costs will be determined after this night. Entrance to gym is located on Sycamore St.

Any questions call the Recreation Office at 617-625-6600 ext. 2990.

Tags: local sports

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yttrai

14 October 2008 @ 10:35 am

Moving sale with photos - sale is a misnomer. It's all free.

The aforementioned Part II of my stuff i need to be rid of :)

The LJ cuts are not working for me today, which is bizarre since i use them all the time. Most recently for my giant roadtrip photos, so i don't think it is photos or photobucket causing the issues. No clue where the formatting errors are being generated. Best of luck with the viewing, and let me know if the issues persist and i'll try a fourth round :)

List of stuff only:
( List of stuf without photos! )

The same paperback book is used for scale in some photos. No making fun of my fluffy reading material during this stressful move time, mmmmmkay? :)

Yes, i know there are formatting errors. Camino is not cooperating with me today. Bad Camino.
( Photos of the goods here: )( Photos of the goods here: )

Making fun of my camera phone, since my actual camera is 200 miles away, not fair ;)

Email me at this username at gmail dot com today, tomorrow, or Thursday. After Thursday it's all going to Salvation Army, unless you dibs something i can put it on the curb. Due to the holiday our trash day is Saturday this week, so you would have 2 days to get it before it gets taken - that would make me sad, since i'd prefer to donate anything that doesn't get claimed instead of having it end up in the trash.

Contact me. Let's make a deal :)

Current Mood:

accomplished

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yttrai

14 October 2008 @ 10:09 am

Moving sale round one - compost bin, bedframe, Nordic Track, boxes and packing material

10/13/08 04:13 pm - Moving sale round one - compost, moving boxes, bedframe, free weights, Nordic Track

I have a lot of stuff and some small furniture items that i will be posting later this morning after i take photos, but for now, to whet your appetite, i want to offer mostly FREE to a good home:

One black tower style compost bin - FREE. ( Details! )

About 20 moving boxes and 2 giant garbage bags full of packing materials - FREE. ( Details! )

One queen sized metal bedframe for use with box spring - FREE. ( Details! )

Old school Nordic Track Skiier -( Details! )

Email me at this user name at gmail dot com. I will be in town all day today (Tuesday) and Wednesday, probably Thursday as well. What doesn't get claimed is going to Salvation Army or Play It Again sports. Drop me a line if you are interested in anything, and keep your eyes peeled for all the small furniture that i also want to sell but need to take photos of first.

Current Mood:

accomplished

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barry_rafkind

14 October 2008 @ 09:43 am

local Amnesty International group meets in Davis Square today

Please join us for the October meeting of Amnesty International Group 133!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Amnesty International Northeast Regional Office

58 Day Street, Suite 409

Davis Square

Somerville, MA 02144

Agenda

• Urgent Action Letter Writing

• Introductions and Amnesty Mandate

• Recovering from the Traumas of War: Working with Unaccompanied Youth from Sudan- A special presentation by Dr. Hugo Kamya, Ph.D.

Dr. Kamya, Associate Professor of Social Work at Simmons College, will join us to talk about his work with unaccompanied minors from the Sudan-- young people who have been both unwilling targets and perpetrators of war. He will share with us what these young people know about their war-related experiences, the meanings they make from these experiences, what they learn about these experiences, and how they integrate and make meaning from these experiences. Dr. Kamya also will discuss responses to the plight of unaccompanied youth from Sudan and implications for practitioners, researchers, policy advocates, and human rights activists.

• Brief Action Team/Campaign Updates

• Past and Future Events

Hope to see you there!

Peace,

Kelly Turley

kelly@amnesty133.org

www.amnesty133.org

Current Location: 58 Day Street, Suite 409, Davis Square

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anomie666

14 October 2008 @ 09:20 am

DS meetup reminder: Tomorrow at the Burren

Just a friendly reminder that we are having the DS meetup tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 7pm in the back room of the Burren.

The Burren is always nice to us and its our "home base" every other month. The bar will provide some food and I will have nametags if people want to wear them. I hope to see many of your tomorrow night.

At some point we have to decide where to go in November, so I'm open to suggestions.

Tags: meet-up

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ron_newman

14 October 2008 @ 09:02 am

Register to Vote - deadline is tomorrow

Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15) is the last day you can register to vote in the November 4 election. If you have moved since you last registered to vote, you should re-register now.

Three ways to register:
- Go to your local city or town hall. All of these will be open until 8 pm on Wednesday to accept voter registrations.
- Pick up a mail-in registration form at a local library or post office (and probably some other places to), fill it out, and mail it in. It must be postmarked no later than tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15). The South Station post office is open 24 hours.
- Print out a National Voter Registration Form, fill it in, and mail it in. It must be postmarked no later than tomorrow.

Tags: local politics

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joyfulkel

14 October 2008 @ 12:35 am

Bake Sale for Homes For the Troops

Hi. This is a post looking for some information/advise, and also to see if anyone is interested in helping me with a project I am thinking about.

I was reading the NY Times today, and ran across an article about a MA based charity Homes For Our Troops. They remodel exisiting homes and build new homes for returning veterans who have been injured in the war and need adaptations in order to lead more independent lives. The story went on to explain that the federal bennefit for veterans that have been permanently disabled by war injuries is around 60,000, which isn't much when you are trying to build somone a new home with adaptave tech, and that vets rely on agencies like these to fill in the gap. I'd really like to do something to help, and I like to cook and bake, so I thought a bake sale would be a fun way to raise some cash for this organization.

Does anybody know how to organize something like this? I'd love to have a table out in the square, especially right around thanksgiving (I make a mean apple pie), but I don't know what kind of permission I would need. Also, while I love to bake, I would be appreciative of anyone who would be willing to pitch in, either with baked goods or a smiling face, or even an appetite and some change.

any input or feedback you have would be greatly appreciated.

Tags: donation

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ceo

13 October 2008 @ 10:38 pm

Signs on Community Path light poles

I've noticed that the city has put signs on all the light poles on the bike path, that say to call 311 to report a light out.

They'd be more useful if 311 worked from cell phones.

Tags: bicycle, local government, utilities

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georgy

13 October 2008 @ 10:24 am

Winter Hill, but hey: Replacement for Bickford's moving in

Bread and Co., which has a location in Everett, will be taking the place of the recently departed (and not at all missed) Bickford's on Broadway in Winter Hill:

http://www.breadcompany.net/eng/index.html

From the menu on this site, it looks like mostly Brazilian pastries and sandwiches, but the signage on the building mentioned "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner," so perhaps they are expanding their fare in this location. I would be psyched to have a real breakfast place within a stone's throw of my house (no offense to the Neighborhood and the Ball Sq., but they are a sliiiight hike).

Tags: restaurants

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moonlitdreamr07

12 October 2008 @ 05:27 pm

Parking on Columbus Day

I'm looking to drive into Davis Square tommorow and park for the day while at work. I'm assuming that I don't have to feed the meters since it's Columbus Day but I want to double check. Do I need to feed the meters on Columbus Day?

Tags: parking

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maelithil

12 October 2008 @ 02:02 pm

Vandalism

To the drunken fuckers outside my house last night:

No, ripping up the trellis in my yard and dumping it, and the plant that was growing on it, on the sidewalk is not funny. No, it is not clever. Congratulations, you made me feel like shit.

Yeah, I heard you last night at 2 am. I even looked out the window to make sure you were just fucking around your car after the bars closed. I'm kicking myself for that too, thanks. I hope that after you sped off you got pulled over for a well deserved DUI.

Who the hell does that? Who the hell comes up with shit like that and who the hell finds it funny? Yeah, you made someone miserable this morning, points for you.

So, to all the people walking along Day St who looked confused as they were walking under a misplaced arbor, I can assure you that it was not my idea.

( Here's a picture. )

Tags: crime

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josephineave

12 October 2008 @ 11:29 am

Davis Area Free Films - Oct. 12th - Oct. 19th

It's a good week for free films at Tufts. I recommend "Lars and the Real Girl" showing tonight and "Persepolis" showing on Wednesday night.

Tufts Film Series has an extended weekend with "Lars and the Real Girl" Sunday, 10/12 at 8 pm and "Be Kind, Rewind" showing at 4 pm on Monday for Columbus Day. Next weekend, you can see "Step Brothers" and "Wanted".

"Der bewegte Mann" is showing on Monday night and "Le Grand Voyage" on Tuesday, both at Tufts.

A couple of student groups added films at the last minute last week, so keep you eyes on the BFF Calendar or check out Tuftslife.com for last minute additions.

( Coming attractions... )

Tags: entertainment, events, free stuff

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clevernonsense

12 October 2008 @ 11:21 am

massagery and tailoring

Hey kids,
I know there's stuff in the memories and I am looking that over but want some extra info too, so!:

After a month of semi-rough traveling my back/neck/shoulders are a big twisted mess. I need a massage something fierce.

*and*

None of my pants fit! I need a tailor, particularly one decent with designer jeans.

In neither case is cost a huge concern. Being near the red line in camberville would be nice.

Tags: massage, tailor

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jezekel

11 October 2008 @ 05:11 pm

show tonight @ tufts

Hi Davis,

Tonight Oxfam Cafe at Tufts University is having a free concert featuring Daniel Francis Doyle , Yellow Fever , and Old Abram Brown . Show starts at 8 and we'll be serving free fair trade coffee as well!

Check out our myspace for more free and cheap shows throughout the semester!

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oneagain

11 October 2008 @ 12:54 pm

Free Sports Shoes on Thurston, off Broadway, in Winter Hill

(From GB-Reuse):

I was going down Thurston Street (near where it starts on Broadway in Winter
Hill) and I saw a lot of shoes, some still in their boxes, and a sign that
said "free". The guy who put them out there said the black ones were special
bike shoes that are designed to attach to a pedal, though there were more
kinds than just those. The shoes were in front of the house just before 67
Thurston (couldn't discern what the actual address of the house was that
they were *right* in front of).

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sparkcrafts

11 October 2008 @ 09:09 am

Calling All Crafters: Come Teach a Class at Spark!

I just wanted to let Boston crafters know that Spark Craft Studio is currently looking for 1099 contractors to teach classes/lead parties in jewelry-making, beadwork, crochet, knitting, paper crafts, cardmaking, etc. If it's creative and crafty and you have an idea for a class, let us know!

Spark provides a stylish & social environment and the resources you need to make creativity an easy and fun part of everyday life. We founded this company based on a few simple beliefs:

* Everyone has the potential to be creative.
* Creativity can fit easily into our busy schedules with the right support.
* Crafts should be relaxing and fun – not stressful or intimidating!
* A community of peers can motivate and inspire us.
* The objects we create should make us happy and proud.
* Handwork is a centuries-old tradition worth preserving.

Whether you visit the studio for a class, a party, or just to hang out, we hope you will enjoy the Spark Craft Studios experience. We welcome your feedback as we grow and look forward to seeing you in the studio!

If you are interested in teaching a class at Spark Craft Studios, please contact Bonnie at hello@sparkcrafts.com or 617.441.5200 for details.

We are looking for contract (1099) instructors to teach their own unique classes in any of the following categories: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, beaded jewelry making, metal clay, card making, scrapbooking, mosaics, paper crafts, sewing, and more!

Your creativity is the only requirement so go ahead and pitch us an idea for a cool new class at the studio.

Classes related to creativity but not necessarily craft-focused will also be considered.

** We are located in Porter Square, two blocks from the Porter T Stop at 1963 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140. Please check out our website at http://www.sparkcrafts.com

Tags: classes, crafts

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10/13/08 04:13 pm - Moving sale round one - compost, moving boxes, bedframe, free weights, Nordic Track