April 18, 2019 PSNA Meeting
Submitted by ruth on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 7:12pmPorter Square Neighbors Association
April 18, 7-9 PM
Lesley University Hall
1815 Mass Ave
Auditorium 2nd Floor
Putting the Affordable Housing Overlay District and Real Estate Transfer Tax Proposals in Context
March 21, 2019 PSNA Meeting
Submitted by ruth on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:01pm
Porter Square Neighbors Association
March 21st, 7-9 PM
Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave
Room 2-078
Jason Korb and Sean Hope will update us on the Frost Terrace (1791 Mass Ave) 100% affordable housing project. They will review the design/layout, projected construction schedule, etc. for this project.
They will explain, in some depth, why it takes so long to bring a project like this one to fruition, with multiple sources of funding, approvals, sign offs, each with their own requirements.
The project plans are here:
A Big Chunk of Cambridge is for Sale (or sold)
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 4:47pm
http://realestate.boston.com/buying/2019/02/27/block-of-homes-for-sale-c...
This block of five properties on Frost and Roseland, owned by the Farrington family, has been offered for sale (all together) for $19.5 million.
Stay tuned for what happens next, and what Agassiz Neighborhood and PSNA will need to do.
PSNA meeting February 21, 2019
Submitted by ruth on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 6:58pmFor this month’s meeting, on Thursday, February 21, we have been working with ACN (Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods) to co-sponsor a follow-up discussion of Vacant Retail Storefronts.
Collete at Porter Square Hotel is Open!
Submitted by ruth on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 5:31pmColette debuts tomorrow, located in the Porter Square Hotel (1924 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square). Sibling to Frenchie across the river — and sharing one owner with Petit Robert as well — Colette will likewise specialize in French cuisine. And also like Frenchie, Colette will feature lush floral wallpaper.
Cambridge Day article on "Legal Pot" meeting
Submitted by ruth on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 2:13amThe maps have been delivered to almost all of the merchants on The Avenue!
Submitted by ruth on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 7:31pm
Bulk deliveries have gone to Harvard, Lesley, Agassiz Baldwin, and the Dept of Tourism.
If you don't find one of these at your favorite retailer or restaurant, please let us know.
The map is beautiful, and has been very well received.
BTW, there are already 4 changes/new businesses since publication. This is truly The Avenue that never sleeps!
PSNA January 17th-Legal Pot--the status and effect on all of us!
Submitted by ruth on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 7:18pm
Thursday, Jan 17th, 7-9 pm Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave, Room 2-048 (this night only) We will be joined by: David Lakeman, Director of Government Affairs, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission State Senator Pat Jehlen, Chair, Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy, Massachusetts State Legislature Jeff Roberts, Zoning and Development Director, Cambridge Jeff Byrnes, one of our Somerville members will moderate We have invited participation by Somerville, with no response as yet. Please bring your questions and observations to this meeting!
PSNA January 2019-our next meeting!
Submitted by ruth on Sat, 11/24/2018 - 10:39pm
At our November 15th meeting we elected new officers :
President- Ruth Ryals
Vice President-Susan Hunziker
Secretary-Susan Hunziker
Treasurer-Margaret Studier
November is also time to pay your dues ($10), so please give Margaret the cash or send her a check at
PSNA, POB 400106, Cambridge, MA 02140. Please ask urge your friends and neighbors to join (despite the onerous dues), and come to a meeting soon.
We discussed several good ideas for programs next year, but we would still like to hear from you.