#somervillema — Public Fediverse posts

@bikenite @rasterweb A1
1a. cheers from beautiful #SomervilleMA, next door to #Boston #Massachusetts USA

1b/c. we have 4 squeezey insulated plastic Camelbak Podium Chill bottles with a twist top. I like that they can break down so you can clean out the scunge that inevitably accumulates in there. I believe they're dishwasherable but we usually clean them by hand. Unfortunately getting a replacement bit can cost as much as a whole bottle, we try not to drop the rubber stopper in the disposal

@bikenite @rasterweb A1
1a. cheers from beautiful #SomervilleMA, next door to #Boston #Massachusetts USA

1b/c. we have 4 squeezey insulated plastic Camelbak Podium Chill bottles with a twist top. I like that they can break down so you can clean out the scunge that inevitably accumulates in there. I believe they're dishwasherable but we usually clean them by hand. Unfortunately getting a replacement bit can cost as much as a whole bottle, we try not to drop the rubber stopper in the disposal

@bikenite @rasterweb A1
1a. cheers from beautiful #SomervilleMA, next door to #Boston #Massachusetts USA

1b/c. we have 4 squeezey insulated plastic Camelbak Podium Chill bottles with a twist top. I like that they can break down so you can clean out the scunge that inevitably accumulates in there. I believe they're dishwasherable but we usually clean them by hand. Unfortunately getting a replacement bit can cost as much as a whole bottle, we try not to drop the rubber stopper in the disposal

@bikenite @rasterweb A1
1a. cheers from beautiful #SomervilleMA, next door to #Boston #Massachusetts USA

1b/c. we have 4 squeezey insulated plastic Camelbak Podium Chill bottles with a twist top. I like that they can break down so you can clean out the scunge that inevitably accumulates in there. I believe they're dishwasherable but we usually clean them by hand. Unfortunately getting a replacement bit can cost as much as a whole bottle, we try not to drop the rubber stopper in the disposal

@bikenite @rasterweb A1
1a. cheers from beautiful #SomervilleMA, next door to #Boston #Massachusetts USA

1b/c. we have 4 squeezey insulated plastic Camelbak Podium Chill bottles with a twist top. I like that they can break down so you can clean out the scunge that inevitably accumulates in there. I believe they're dishwasherable but we usually clean them by hand. Unfortunately getting a replacement bit can cost as much as a whole bottle, we try not to drop the rubber stopper in the disposal

Cool well as long as I have the entirety of cycling mastodon looking at me right now, time for some #shamelessSelfPromotion! I make handmade geeky/nerdy bags from my home studio in Somerville MA. Cyclists might be especially interested in my high-visibility stickers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/products/reflective-stickers-sm

They're made of retro-reflective material that bounces light directly back to the source - I have them on my helmet and they are SO BRIGHT when car headlights or bicycle lights hit them. US shipping only (unfortunately), stickers ship free.

https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/ also has a ton of other tote / messenger / fanny packs / etc for your carrying-stuff convenience.

If you're local to #boston #cambridgeMA #somervilleMA I'll be selling at the FLUFF FESTIVAL next Saturday, September 19, 1-5p! Come say hi, I love meeting my pocket friends.

#biketooter #hiviz #cycling #stickers #art #smallbusiness

Cool well as long as I have the entirety of cycling mastodon looking at me right now, time for some #shamelessSelfPromotion! I make handmade geeky/nerdy bags from my home studio in Somerville MA. Cyclists might be especially interested in my high-visibility stickers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/products/reflective-stickers-sm

They're made of retro-reflective material that bounces light directly back to the source - I have them on my helmet and they are SO BRIGHT when car headlights or bicycle lights hit them. US shipping only (unfortunately), stickers ship free.

https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/ also has a ton of other tote / messenger / fanny packs / etc for your carrying-stuff convenience.

If you're local to #boston #cambridgeMA #somervilleMA I'll be selling at the FLUFF FESTIVAL next Saturday, September 19, 1-5p! Come say hi, I love meeting my pocket friends.

#biketooter #hiviz #cycling #stickers #art #smallbusiness

Cool well as long as I have the entirety of cycling mastodon looking at me right now, time for some #shamelessSelfPromotion! I make handmade geeky/nerdy bags from my home studio in Somerville MA. Cyclists might be especially interested in my high-visibility stickers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/products/reflective-stickers-sm

They're made of retro-reflective material that bounces light directly back to the source - I have them on my helmet and they are SO BRIGHT when car headlights or bicycle lights hit them. US shipping only (unfortunately), stickers ship free.

https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/ also has a ton of other tote / messenger / fanny packs / etc for your carrying-stuff convenience.

If you're local to #boston #cambridgeMA #somervilleMA I'll be selling at the FLUFF FESTIVAL next Saturday, September 19, 1-5p! Come say hi, I love meeting my pocket friends.

#biketooter #hiviz #cycling #stickers #art #smallbusiness

Cool well as long as I have the entirety of cycling mastodon looking at me right now, time for some #shamelessSelfPromotion! I make handmade geeky/nerdy bags from my home studio in Somerville MA. Cyclists might be especially interested in my high-visibility stickers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/products/reflective-stickers-sm

They're made of retro-reflective material that bounces light directly back to the source - I have them on my helmet and they are SO BRIGHT when car headlights or bicycle lights hit them. US shipping only (unfortunately), stickers ship free.

https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/ also has a ton of other tote / messenger / fanny packs / etc for your carrying-stuff convenience.

If you're local to #boston #cambridgeMA #somervilleMA I'll be selling at the FLUFF FESTIVAL next Saturday, September 19, 1-5p! Come say hi, I love meeting my pocket friends.

#biketooter #hiviz #cycling #stickers #art #smallbusiness

Cool well as long as I have the entirety of cycling mastodon looking at me right now, time for some #shamelessSelfPromotion! I make handmade geeky/nerdy bags from my home studio in Somerville MA. Cyclists might be especially interested in my high-visibility stickers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/products/reflective-stickers-sm

They're made of retro-reflective material that bounces light directly back to the source - I have them on my helmet and they are SO BRIGHT when car headlights or bicycle lights hit them. US shipping only (unfortunately), stickers ship free.

https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/ also has a ton of other tote / messenger / fanny packs / etc for your carrying-stuff convenience.

If you're local to #boston #cambridgeMA #somervilleMA I'll be selling at the FLUFF FESTIVAL next Saturday, September 19, 1-5p! Come say hi, I love meeting my pocket friends.

#biketooter #hiviz #cycling #stickers #art #smallbusiness

#BostoNWeekeND Sat ARTS #SomervilleMA hosts the #GilmanSquare arts festival put on by the #SomervilleArtsCouncil. Located just north of the central library branch. Free. Live music pumpkin painting, food, esh and Cate the Great circus performances. noon to 5 https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/gilman-sq-fest/ #boston #BostonKids #BostonFree #bostonCircus #BostonMusic #EmperorNortonStationaryMarchingBand #ENSMB

#BostoNWeekeND Sat ARTS #SomervilleMA hosts the #GilmanSquare arts festival put on by the #SomervilleArtsCouncil. Located just north of the central library branch. Free. Live music pumpkin painting, food, esh and Cate the Great circus performances. noon to 5 https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/gilman-sq-fest/ #boston #BostonKids #BostonFree #bostonCircus #BostonMusic #EmperorNortonStationaryMarchingBand #ENSMB

#BostoNWeekeND Sat ARTS #SomervilleMA hosts the #GilmanSquare arts festival put on by the #SomervilleArtsCouncil. Located just north of the central library branch. Free. Live music pumpkin painting, food, esh and Cate the Great circus performances. noon to 5 https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/gilman-sq-fest/ #boston #BostonKids #BostonFree #bostonCircus #BostonMusic #EmperorNortonStationaryMarchingBand #ENSMB

#BostoNWeekeND Sat ARTS #SomervilleMA hosts the #GilmanSquare arts festival put on by the #SomervilleArtsCouncil. Located just north of the central library branch. Free. Live music pumpkin painting, food, esh and Cate the Great circus performances. noon to 5 https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/gilman-sq-fest/ #boston #BostonKids #BostonFree #bostonCircus #BostonMusic #EmperorNortonStationaryMarchingBand #ENSMB

#BostoNWeekeND Sat ARTS #SomervilleMA hosts the #GilmanSquare arts festival put on by the #SomervilleArtsCouncil. Located just north of the central library branch. Free. Live music pumpkin painting, food, esh and Cate the Great circus performances. noon to 5 https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/gilman-sq-fest/ #boston #BostonKids #BostonFree #bostonCircus #BostonMusic #EmperorNortonStationaryMarchingBand #ENSMB

#BostonWeekend Sat STUFF Riverfest in #SomervilleMA. free. fireworks at 830. on teh mystic. https://assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest-2026/ #boston #fireworks #bostonFree

#BostonWeekend Sat STUFF Riverfest in #SomervilleMA. free. fireworks at 830. on teh mystic. https://assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest-2026/ #boston #fireworks #bostonFree

#BostonWeekend Sat STUFF Riverfest in #SomervilleMA. free. fireworks at 830. on teh mystic. https://assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest-2026/ #boston #fireworks #bostonFree

#BostonWeekend Sat STUFF Riverfest in #SomervilleMA. free. fireworks at 830. on teh mystic. https://assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest-2026/ #boston #fireworks #bostonFree

#BostonWeekend Sat STUFF Riverfest in #SomervilleMA. free. fireworks at 830. on teh mystic. https://assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest-2026/ #boston #fireworks #bostonFree

Reminder that the #SomervilleMA hearing on police #BodyCameras is *tonight* (September 8, 2026) at 6pm.

To testify at the hearing, sign up for the Zoom meeting using the link below, and then after you join the meeting, raise your hand when the hearing begins.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WRdRHrGRTFC7GZuN1__1VA#/registration

#policing #surveillance #MAPol

The group that I've been organizing with on police body cameras in Somerville just put out an update on where things sit, including the call-to-action with regard to Tuesday's hearing.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQrFlvLo_07XvQRMCu7cOk8Y2xXDWDTEXvS6MEKHFp1iub7uPiMq2JUOxqonE2jXmyvLdKmr1ign-Qg/pub

#SomervilleMA #surveillance #policing #BodyCameras #MAPol

The good news for Somerville is that although council has approved the purchase and deployment of police #BodyCameras, the cameras will only be worn by superior officers at this time. The patrol officers, who come into highest contact with the public, must agree to the same terms before they will begin wearing cameras.

The program is still very expensive, but this does mean that there's still time to insist that civilian oversight must come *first*.

#MAPol #surveillance #SomervilleMA

Commentary on the #SomervilleMA police #bodyCameras situation, and what the Mayor might be trying to do, from Chris Dwan:
https://csindie.com/somervilles-mayor-is-forcing-a-special-council-meeting-to-vote-on-body-worn-cameras/

#surveillance #policing #MAPol #legislativeProcess

Here is a generic-language version of the email I just sent to #Somerville Council about police #bodycameras for the 12pm deadline.
https://sandstorm.appux.com/shared/lGlNKXBAaxeBW0-1FUCMihCp9r-K3h6HryHO2vNa4oa

If you are delivering public comment tonight, feel free to adapt ideas in there. It's a complicated issue, and I know that concerns differ.

#SomervilleMA #MAPol #surveillance #policing #privacy

Some folks from the #Somerville DSA group put together these slides with tips on how to prepare public comment for the Special Meeting on #bodycameras tomorrow.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xmdAuHLzOOFhmdxZE3nWoZ7SveOiNW2mstvn7xPvr6Q/edit?usp=sharing

#SomervilleMA #surveillance #policing #MAPol

Update: On July 23rd, the Mayor introduced a new version of the STIR and TSSUP for police #bodycameras in #Somerville. The new documents clarify a number of policy points, but don't substantively address the concerns we've highlighted in our toolkit above.

#surveillance #policing #MAPol #SomervilleMA #privacy

Here is the latest update from the Somerville ad hoc group working on the body cameras issue: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRiU1P7QeQoR9Tbx-xr1wzevoa7D5UnRo8kRdEws6CFHLEgDCU7EzDkR60PAv4Rk0FByuZemkjya95c/pub

The very short version is that the Mayor is still trying to rush this specific body cameras policy through without proper deliberation and that #Somerville is holding a special meeting on July 27th for public comment *and* a vote.

This is *not* the public comment session that was requested by petition.

#bodycameras #SomervilleMA #policing #surveillance #privacy #MAPol

An OCR'd version of the current Somerville Memorandum of Understanding on body camera use is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wyNH99s9MREk18L44uK7HRb5Khv-bUX5/view

#SomervilleMA #bodycameras

There's another update on #Somerville #BodyCameras posted here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS6Lvi0cNzhztgzCyB-Ie28CSLJi1xzYOg6mEpNvXN_SJO4Dhyy2F6ZZJk-lBwd3zCissDDkIUXCu86/pub

We finally have the memorandum of understanding on body cameras, and unfortunately it still says the data will be controlled by the police, with civilians only able to access the footage through public records requests.

#MAPol #SomervilleMA #surveillance

From one of our #Somerville City Councilors:
https://jonforsomerville.beehiiv.com/p/on-body-worn-cameras

#SomervilleMA #bodycameras #citybudgets

For anyone interested in a more complete update on the #Somerville #bodycameras deliberations, one of my collaborators put together this document summarizing ways to support our organizing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLHo6CD3P8L-EGbsr7pqxXf0CaU1A-XhsXV95ES43uPehjHgTpnwEORUTq_H_87V3nw2cEwSTgSMnY/pub

#surveillance #SomervilleMA #MAPol #MAPoli

Last night the #Somerville Legislative Matters Committee decided to hold the #bodycameras proposal in committee rather than voting to approve it.

It's not clear what the next steps will be (stay tuned), but for now they are not moving forward on the proposal for body cameras without civilian oversight.

Thank you so much to everyone who wrote or called in to council to express concern about the city's proposal!

#MAPol #SomervilleMA #surveillance

This little video gives some of the background on how body cameras have been previously discussed in #Somerville, including clips illustrating the broad consensus to reject body cameras in 2022 unless there is civilian oversight (which wasn't on the table then and at this point appears still not to be on the table).

#SomervilleMA #bodycameras #surveillance

If you'd like to stay informed of community organizing efforts regarding the City of Somerville's pursuit of Body Worn Cameras for Police, please fill out this form:
https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/VzpeBEc1duRVTYgevX3BuF4CcDWxqAmS6J+YP9zykh8/

#SomervilleMA #surveillance #bodycameras #MAPol #MAPoli

It’s starting in #SpringHill #SomervilleMA #MAwx

#BostonWeekend 2/x Not your usual #BurnsNight in #SomervilleMA - “Come out and experience “Not Your Usual Burns #Ceilidh,” a modern take on a #Scottish tradition! Raise your glass and join us as we celebrate #Scotland’s National Bard, #RobertBurns” @ Crystal Ballroom https://nhscot.org/events/burns-night-2026/ #scots #Burns #DavisSquare

Growing library garden programs

WebJunction / 01 May 2024

"Library gardens offer a great way for community members to come together to learn, grow, and contribute towards a healthy, balanced environment. And creating a vibrant community green space or gardening program doesn’t have to be complicated. Across the country—and beyond—libraries are growing gardening programs in their own unique ways. As you explore some of the gardens and programs here, you’ll notice that community partnerships represent a common thread running throughout all of the programs. Local businesses, master gardening groups, arts organizations, and community government can all play important roles in growing a successful library garden program."

Learn more:
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/growing-library-garden-programs.html

#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryGardens #PortageIN #KildareIreland #SpokaneWA #GlendoraCA #SomervilleMA #Tennessee #SouthCarolina #Montreal #Pennsylvania #Illinois #ProtectingPollinators #GrowYourOwnFood #Commons

Raised crossings on the new designs for McGrath Boulevard! So many good things in these plans, it'll be a huge improvement and can't come soon enough.
#SomervilleMA #GroundingMcGrath #HighwayRemoval #MassDOT

#SomervilleMA - #SpringHill favorite restaurant #SamsFalafel to close, possibly today per
https://www.reddit.com/r/Somerville/comments/1ktvgkc/sams_falafel_is_closing_very_soon/

ReSCHEDULED to rain date Sun - Earth day stuff at #SomervilleMA Growing Center https://www.thegrowingcenter.org/2025
Earth Day: Rooted in Resilience (Seasonal)

Sun, April 27, 2:00-4:00 pm

Come to the Center for the afternoon of Somerville's Earth Day celebration, following the morning events at South St Farm with #Groundwork Somerville ! Learn about ways to sustain yourself and the Earth. Demonstrations of #vermicomposting and making ink from natural materials. Explore volunteer opportunities with the Growing Center and activism with local #climate & justice focused groups. Visit the #Pollinator Gardens and make native seed balls. Pot up a Red Fire Farm herb seedling to take home (limited supply). Exchange garden supplies with other gardeners. Check our social media for updates on developing details.
#BostonWeekend 7/x

TONIGHT!

Sun 6/15 femme forward punk show at the Rockwell - #NOBRO is a #Montreal based garage #punk band doing the power punk, catchy anthems thing. Last stop of the tour in #Boston with #BadWaitress. #KOQueen opens, 27$ w/fees, doors at 7

EDIT: got tickets, plan to attend!

https://therockwell.org/calendar/nobro-gen-and-the-degenerates-bad-waitress/
https://www.punknews.org/article/84752/tours-nobro-bad-waitress-gen-and-the-degenerates-us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7zQiZkNxuk
#BostonMusic #Boston #somervilleMA 10/x

Local #SpringHill #photography shop Lumentation highlighted in the Times: https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/138582
#SomervilleMA #boston

#DavisSquare #HMart 9 January!
https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/12/20/h-mart-in-davis-square-has-a-new-opening-date-worker-says-and-is-advertising-an-artbox-shop/
#SomervilleMA #cambridgema

Out at #GilmanSquare in #SomervilleMA with @swachter til 6 - at Gilman Square on the #greenLine just behind city hall across from Good Gas - colorful handmade bags and other sewn goods, all designed and fabricated around the corner in #SpringHill. Hope to see you today! https://www.instagram.com/rhymes_with_doctor

Id0l Jam is happening in September in Somerville! :mexcitedmiku:

After there was some issue with the venue for the summer, Metam0re is now hosting Autumn Id0l Jam on September 29 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. A day of Idol Showcases, singing, cosplay, and other idol and anime related stuff. (And now conveniently located in my city, no more needing to take the commuter rail :TamakoLaugh: .)

More info, and applications for performances and for vending space (I think they're especially looking for more artists to vend, anyone who's got some nerdy stuff to sell): https://autumnid0ljam.carrd.co/

#Id0lJam #AutumnId0lJam #SummerId0lJam #Id0lJam2024 #Convention #Conventions #AnimeConvention #AnimeConventions #AnimeCon #AnimeCons #Anime #Idol #IdolAnime #IdolCosplay #IdolCosplayer #Kaigai #KaigaiIdol #Cosplay #Cosplayer #Somerville #SomervilleMA #Boston #BostonMA #CambridgeMA #Artist #FanArtist #ArtistAlley

Tonight, 8pm - Live Music at #SomervilleArmory - #Earthless (Heavy psychedelic rock - from California) and #MinamiDeutsch (repetitive krautrock from Tokyo) https://earthless.bandcamp.com/ https://minamideutschggb.bandcamp.com/ #SomervilleMA #Boston #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #krautrock

From the former bird site:
February 13th, starting at 6:30PM
@MassDOT
will be hosting a public information meeting to share the current design for the long-awaited grounding of the McGrath Highway between Broadway and 3rd Street in
@CambMA

https://www.mass.gov/event/somerville-roadway-reconstruction-project-on-mcgrath-hwy-route-28-2024-02-13t183000-0500-2024-02-13t200000-0500

#SomervilleMA #CambMA #CambridgeMA #SomervilleInfrastructure #massDOT #mcgrath #groundingMcGrath

https://twitter.com/SomervilleInfr1/status/1747996367513907257

bout an inch and a half of powdery snow accumulated so far this morning in #SomervilleMA in #SpringHill
#MAwx