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  1. @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

  2. @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

  3. @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

  4. @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

  5. @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

  6. 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: rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c

    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.

    rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c 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

  7. 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: rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c

    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.

    rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c 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

  8. 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: rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c

    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.

    rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c 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

  9. 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: rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c

    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.

    rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c 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

  10. 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: rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c

    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.

    rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.c 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

  11. 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.
    us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist

    #policing #surveillance #MAPol

  12. 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.
    docs.google.com/document/d/e/2

    #SomervilleMA #surveillance #policing #BodyCameras #MAPol

  13. 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

  14. Here is a generic-language version of the email I just sent to #Somerville Council about police #bodycameras for the 12pm deadline.
    sandstorm.appux.com/shared/lGl

    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

  15. 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

  16. Here is the latest update from the Somerville ad hoc group working on the body cameras issue: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2

    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

  17. An OCR'd version of the current Somerville Memorandum of Understanding on body camera use is available here: drive.google.com/file/d/1wyNH9

    #SomervilleMA #bodycameras

  18. There's another update on #Somerville #BodyCameras posted here: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2

    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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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:
    cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view

    #SomervilleMA #surveillance #bodycameras #MAPol #MAPoli

  22. #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 nhscot.org/events/burns-night- #scots #Burns #DavisSquare

  23. 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:
    webjunction.org/news/webjuncti

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

  24. 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

  25. ReSCHEDULED to rain date Sun - Earth day stuff at #SomervilleMA Growing Center 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

  26. 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! instagram.com/rhymes_with_doct

  27. 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): 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

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

  29. CW: Food, Boston

    @ejk

    Great question - solid go-to bakery options near us include:

    Japonaise in #Brookline is back after renovations bostonglobe.com/2023/09/05/lif - #Anpan

    Lyndell's in Ball Square lyndells.com/ - Somerville history

    Violette in Porter Square is the closest #GlutenFree #GF option, but owner actively organizes against bike transit infrastructure.

    Forge/Diesel in #SpringHill/#DavisSquare - Everything Bagel Hand Pie, Ham and Cheese #Croissant

    Flour, multiple locations

    Petsi Pies petsipies.com/

    #Boston #Bakery #Bakeries #SomervilleMA #CambridgeMA #Massachusetts