| So how random is snow emergency enforcement? |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|11:01 am] |
I'm new to Somerville this year, and wanted to use this storm as an opportunity to see exactly how snow procedures work here. Ten minutes before Tom Champion called, I had moved my car into a municipal lot. Then I sat back to see if we really could park on the streets, so long as it was on the odd side. (I'd prefer my car be within sight of my building, rather than two blocks away.)
5pm came around, and no one else on the street moved their vehicles. 9pm came around. A couple cop cars drove past, and a fleet of tow trucks a bit later, but none stopped. I woke up this morning to find every car still parked on the even side of the street (Linden, off of Somerville Ave- right across from the police station!) No tickets, no towing. The plows had just cleared the odd side instead.
So now I'm feeling a little gullible, having been the only person on the street to move. What if I had parked on the odd side like the city said- would I have been ticketed for blocking the plows because everyone else stayed where they were? |
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| Where to buy powdered bleach? |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|09:46 am] |
Which stores around here sell powdered chlorine bleach? Tired of lugging around bottles to do a wash. I've seen little single-wash boxes in vending machines at the cleaner's, but doesn't anyone sell a two-pound box of this? This isn't the same as color-safe bleach, which is fine, but once in a while I like to wash with actual chlorine. |
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| Ticketing for Street Cleaning? |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|09:47 am] |
At the time of the season's first snowstorm last December, the City of Somerville announced that street cleaning was to be suspended for the remainder of the year. As far as I know, they haven't made such an announcement this time. Obviously street cleaning will be impossible once the emergency is lifted (at least for several days), but could they still be ticketing for illegal parking per the street cleaning schedule?
You'd think that common sense would prevail here, but having recently been ticketed for parking near a fire hydrant that had been labelled "out of service" for weeks, I know that isn't always the case with the city. |
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| They're Towing in North Cambridge |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|11:50 pm] |
In case you thought they might not be serious about the Snow Emergency (see related posts), I just drove by a line of tow trucks parked or working on Sherman St. About six of them, I'd guess. The locals were standing on their porches laughing.
Make sure you're not parked in a Snow Emergency lane. That is all. |
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| Red Velvet Cake |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|07:46 pm] |
Hello all. Faithful lurker but seldom poster here....so be kind.
Just wondering if any of you happen to have/recommend a recipe for Red Velvet Cake. My daughter and I are thinking of making it for Christmas, but as I've never made it before, I have no idea where to begin; don't know what it tastes like, or what it's supposed to taste like. It's just RED. (my fav color) :D Which we thought would be cool for Christmas.
Yes, I can google REDVELVETCAKE, but thought I'd ask for something from a live person for a change. Well, as alive as you can be on the other end of this machine, especially after a weekend Blizzard (in which I have YET to see snow falling...).
Anyhow, I want cake. :D Got any good recs?? Much appreciated. |
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| SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT AS OF 5 P.M. SAT. 12/19 - Illuminations Tours to Continue as Scheduled |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|11:30 am] |
Based on current weather projections, the City will be declaring a snow emergency effective at 5 p.m. today.
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 9 p.m. Saturday 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.
Please note that the City’s Illuminations Tours will continue as scheduled.
For additional information, please call the city’s 311 constituent service line or visit our website at www.somervillema.gov. |
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| Cambridge Snow Emergency declared - 10pm |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|11:07 am] |
Dec 19, 2009
Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m.
When a Snow emergency is declared, parking is prohibited on streets signed “No Parking during Snow Emergency." Check signs carefully. For information on School Closings, call 617-349-6513. For information on City program cancellation, contact the respective organization.
A list and map of prohibited streets can be viewed by clicking on the Snow Storm Procedures link of the Traffic Dept. Website at www.cambridgema.gov/traffic. Some parking garages will provide free parking for a limited time during a declared snow emergency. Call 617-349-4700 or visit above website. |
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| Big Snow, Big Show, er, I mean Christmas Cantata, Sunday at 10 |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|09:52 am] |
Dear Neighbors,
Our annual Christmas Cantata will go on, snow or not, tomorrow morning at 10 AM. We've prepared a wonderful Cantata, and we will present a holy word in music and scripture. There will be singing, drumming, praying, all followed by a festive brunch.
You're invited to brunch.
Need a place to go to share the spirit of the season? We'd love to see you and feed you.
Laura Ruth Jarrett
Minister of Outreach
First Church Somerville
89 College Ave.
Davis Sq.
www.firstchurchsomerville.org
twitter:fcsomerville |
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| 2 $20 tickets to sleep no more or the donkey show |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|09:43 am] |
Hello,
I have 2 tickets for a reduced price of $20 that can be used for either ART's Sleep No More (which is FANTASTIC and everyone should see) or The Donkey Show (haven't seen it). The tickets can be redeemed for any day that isn't sold out. Sleep no more has good availability for tickets from january 14- february 7
I will put in the order and pick them up at the ART box office and then deliver them to you in the square.
Please let me know if you are interested! Ideally, i'd like to call the box office today or tomorrow to make this reservation, so a quick response would be great! |
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| FS: IKEA Coffee/TV Table |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|09:28 am] |
Last week we bought this table for my Mom, but it turns out to be too big. Anyone want a brand new, fully assembled coffee/tv table? We can deliver it to your door. Asking $40--it's brand new, expertly put together and we'll bring it right to you--but taking all offers.
Thanks! |
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| Snowy photo walk? |
[Dec. 18th, 2009|09:27 pm] |
I figure I can't be the only photog here who thinks snow is extremely pretty, so would anyone be interested in gathering for a romp through the snow with cameras the next time it comes down in a picturesque way?
(The last time was a bit wet but I still got some decent shots in it!) |
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| Snow shoveling |
[Dec. 18th, 2009|06:46 pm] |
In my old town, there were kids that would go door to door after a snow storm and shovel sidewalks for $20. I'm noticing that that isn't the norm here in Somerville. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any enterprising youths that might be interested in shoveling my sidewalk, stairs and driveway -- price negotiable. |
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| Moving sale: Bookcases, futon, dresser, media cart, TI-81, Thinkpad a21m |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|09:49 pm] |
I live near Teele Square, a 10 minute walk from Davis. I'm moving to Seattle, and am selling some things so as to fit into one ReloCube. I would like for things to be picked up by Sunday. Links to listings below the cut.
Edited on 2009-12-19 to lower the price of the futon to $200 and the Thinkpad to $50.
( Read more... ) |
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| Where's the knitting lady? |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|04:45 pm] |
About a month ago, I came across a woman making lovely knit goods for sale outside the Holland St. Exit. I commissioned her (well, I asked her) to make my baby some mittens and booties, and she said they'd be ready in 2 days. I wasn't able to make it back for about a week, and ever since then I haven't seen her when I head to the square (which, admittedly, isn't all that often). Has anyone else seen her lately? Do you know if she has certain hours or days when she's there? |
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| Just to head this one off at the pass: |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|03:30 pm] |
If you're on AT&T and your phone is even crappier than usual tomorrow at around 3PM, it's not Davis-exclusive, that's because a bunch of iPhone users across the country are running data-intensive applications to protest AT&T's crappy network. It's called Operation Chokehold. Enough people are angry about this, and AT&T's network is so stinkin' miserable, that it's going to make a dent. Just FYI. |
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